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Writing Without Borders: At Holy Cross, Good Writing is Everyone’s Responsibility

Posted on March 21, 2019 by John Hill

There is no required Intro to Writing class at the College of the Holy Cross. No Academic Writing seminar. No How to Write the College Essay 101. How then does Holy Cross expect to turn out good writers? As you … Continue reading →

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Ten Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Jane Carlton

From researching fruit flies to reimagining the first commercially successful color film, College of the Holy Cross faculty members are making massive contributions to their fields — and to their classrooms. Hear a bit more from the 10 newly tenured … Continue reading →

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Blog: McLellan ’20 Excited to (Literally) Dive Into Research in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

NAME Rachel McLellan ’20 HOMETOWN Cape Cod, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major, in the Health Professions Advising Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The School for Field Studies Center for Marine Research Studies in the Turks and Caicos Islands DURATION Spring 2019 WHY … Continue reading →

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Follow the Question Marks: Holy Cross Students Blur the Lines Between Art and Science

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Jane Carlton

A drum circle in a math class. A music lecture in a marine biology class. A hunt for freshwater shrimp with a group of wader-clad Montserrat students. It was clear that something interesting was afoot on campus as artists, musicians … Continue reading →

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Five Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

After years of dedicated teaching and research in their respective fields, five Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor. We asked them a few questions about their scholarship — and more:

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Eight New Tenure-Track Faculty Members Welcomed in 2018-19 Academic Year

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Jane Carlton

The College of the Holy Cross has welcomed eight new faculty members to tenure-track positions for the 2018-19 academic year. They will each join a different department: biology, chemistry, political science, religious studies, classics, mathematics, psychology and history. The new … Continue reading →

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Blog: Farjo ’20 Excited to Explore African Culture and Wildlife During Semester in Tanzania

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Meghan Schatz

NAME Noor Farjo ‘20 HOMETOWN West Springfield, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The School of Field Studies in Rhotia, Tanzania DURATION Fall 2018 WHY SHE CHOSE TANZANIA “Living in a different country and experiencing that community’s culture … Continue reading →

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Over 100 Students Spend Their Summers Conducting Research Around the World

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Jane Carlton

For 113 Holy Cross students, summer has been a time to dive deep into innovative research through the Weiss Summer Research Program. Sixty-eight students conducted research in the natural sciences; 37 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and … Continue reading →

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Our Shared Responsibility: Jesuit Mission Holds Strong on Mount St. James

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Just as the campus has changed since Day One, so have the Jesuits. The society and its mission have evolved over time, to a point in which, today, embracing and sharing the society’s mission at Holy Cross is not solely … Continue reading →

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Down Any Possible Road: Internships Open the Door Wide for Post-Grad Success

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jane Carlton

College is a time to stretch yourself and try something else on for size. And that doesn’t just apply to taking different classes or joining a new club — it also extends to internships. Armed with the strength of a … Continue reading →

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Eleven Students and Recent Alumni Receive Prestigious Grants and Scholarships

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jane Carlton

This spring, College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have won an impressive array of awards from prestigious organizations, including the Fulbright Program, Critical Language Scholarship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. These accolades speak to the curiosity, intellect and … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference 2018 Showcases Creativity, Independent Research of Over 470 Students

Posted on April 27, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

Over the course of four days, more than 470 students spanning all class years presented the results of their independent, creative and intellectual endeavors during the 2018 Academic Conference. The celebration of academic life at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Second Annual Women in Science Day Brings Over 100 High School Students to Campus

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Jane Carlton

Let’s do the math — 115 high school students, 192 current students, and 13 alumnae, all of whom were women, descended on the Integrated Science Complex on March 24 to celebrate, explore, and learn how women in STEM fields can … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Second Annual Women in Science Day

Posted on March 16, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will host the second annual Women in Science Day on March 24, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Integrated Science Complex, a one-day event aimed at maintaining and enhancing the involvement … Continue reading →

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Six Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2018

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jane Carlton

Six College of the Holy Cross faculty members in a diverse range of fields have been promoted to associate professor with tenure. From measuring the sociology of risk to creating the first-ever Digital Transgender Archive, these professors are pushing intellectual … Continue reading →

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Student-Curated Exhibition Explores Mass Media, Propaganda and the Reformation

Posted on February 26, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

Last semester, three students assumed the role of museum curator, scanning book after book for images, visiting exhibits and contacting museums all across the world for content. The topic of their intense research was the Reformation and the result was … Continue reading →

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Ten Years of Montserrat: Holy Cross’ First-Year Program Invites Students to Challenge, Question from Day One

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

The sculptures of Shih Chieh Huang’s “Reusable Universe” — built from recycled Tupperware, plastic bags, fans and light bulbs — appeared to float just below the darkened ceiling of the Worcester Art Museum. They had been wired to detect motion, … Continue reading →

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Intro to Neuroscience: New Course Offers Innovative, Integrative Exploration of the Brain

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Neuroscience is a field that requires its scientists to integrate knowledge and thinking from many disciplines. Holy Cross has a long history of offering elective courses related to neuroscience, but with the establishment of a new interdisciplinary minor in the … Continue reading →

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Armed With Liberal Arts Degrees, Holy Cross Alumni Take Unique Approach to Careers in Medicine

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Even though it was decades ago, Robert Harrington ’82 vividly remembers his tutorial with John Hamilton, associate professor of classics, a weekly one-on-one session on the Greek classics that he took when he was an upperclassman at Holy Cross. Harrington … Continue reading →

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How Do Holy Cross Students Get into Medical School?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Just about everyone who applies to medical school has top grades and test scores. So who gets in and who doesn’t? Often it comes down to “miles traveled” — experiences outside the classroom that show an applicant’s abilities beyond technical … Continue reading →

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