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Holy Cross Takes Top Seat in Ranking for Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For yet another year, the College of the Holy Cross has been ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. According to its report, 133 Holy Cross students … Continue reading →

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Blog: McSweeney ’21 Eager to Show What Life is Like at Holy Cross

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

NAME Rebecca McSweeney ’21 HOMETOWN Stoughton, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Biology major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I first heard about Holy Cross through a family friend. What really convinced me that Holy Cross was the perfect school for me, … Continue reading →

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107 Holy Cross Students Conduct Original Research Across Disciplines This Summer

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, 107 Holy Cross students conducted original, cutting-edge research through the Weiss Summer Research Program: 71 students in the natural sciences; 30 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and six in economics. The far-ranging research projects gave … Continue reading →

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Innovative Ensemble Combines Traditional Instruments with Electronic Music

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

Sitting with perfect posture in Brooks Concert Hall, Marena Ella Minelli ’17 lifted a violin to her chin and began to play, releasing beautiful streams of music with her bow. Moments later, she placed the string instrument on a chair, … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Become Voice For Change in Negative Political Climate

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

When Brian Senier ’19 woke up the day after the 2016 American presidential election, he was happy to see a Republican victor, albeit not his chosen candidate. But when he left his dorm room, he was surprised to find a … Continue reading →

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How Do Warmer Oceans Affect Sea Life?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

What do sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins have to do with global warming? Quite a bit, says Justin McAlister, assistant professor of biology, when you consider that these creatures’ homes — the earth’s oceans — cover more than two-thirds … Continue reading →

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Reunion Turns Romantic for Happy Couples

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

They said yes! As if reunion wasn’t already enough of a party, two romantics seized the chance to pop the question last weekend. After eight years of dating – four of which were on The Hill – Harry Chiu ’12 … Continue reading →

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Haylie Butler ’17 Selected as Class of 2017 Valedictorian

Posted on May 18, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Haylie M. Butler ’17, of Rossmoor, Calif., has been selected to deliver the Class of 2017 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26. Butler is a Spanish and biology double major in the Health Professions Advising Program. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Fourteen Fulbright Scholars

Posted on May 3, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirteen members of the Class of 2017 and one member of the Class of 2016 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the world during the 2017-18 academic year. Since 2005, Holy Cross students have received … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Amaro Gonzalez ’17 Presents at Harvard Medical School’s New England Science Symposium

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Caroline Shannon '17

Determined to pursue a career in science, biology major Elizabeth Amaro Gonzalez ’17 found herself in Professor Robert Bellin’s lab early on – and never left. “My whole life pretty much revolved around lab,” she laughed. Those four years of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year nears its end, more than 350 students will present the results of their independent work in the performing and visual arts, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences at the 2017 Academic Conference, taking place across campus … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts First Women in Science Day for Female High School Students, Undergraduates

Posted on March 30, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

More than 200 young women filled the atrium of the Integrated Science Complex on Saturday, March 25, to attend Holy Cross’ inaugural Women in Science Day. The day-long event for young women from both Worcester high schools and Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Eleven Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Alo C. Basu, of the psychology department, earned B.S. degrees in brain and cognitive sciences and in biology … Continue reading →

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Photos: ArtsWorcester Showcases Holy Cross Talent at Annual Exhibition

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Michelle Jin '17

From the layered landscapes of the Grand Canyon to the beauty of the human body, 13 Holy Cross students explore the intersectionality of art, science, and identity through original artwork on display at the 13th Annual ArtsWorcester College Show. The … Continue reading →

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Digging into DNA: Biology Professor Wins $780K NSF Award for Genetics Research

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Geoffrey Findlay, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award for the amount of $780,902 through 2021. The award is given through the Faculty Early Career Development … Continue reading →

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Biology Major Explores Medical Field While Shadowing Alumna Physician

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

Hafsa Sadiq ’19, a biology major and neuroscience minor in the Health Professions Advising Program, took her passion for the sciences to the South Shore Medical Center where she shadowed family physician Dr. Katie Benning ’90. The opportunity, made possible … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Sculpture Stands as Symbol of Community and Dialogue at Holy Cross

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The temporality and whimsy of Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork sculptures have graced more than 250 sites around the world — from the open fields of the Scottish Highlands to the Riniyo-in Temple in Chiba, Japan. This fall, the College of the … Continue reading →

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Photos: Students Showcase Their Study Abroad Experiences in Sixth Annual Photo Contest

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The sixth annual study abroad photo contest gave returning study abroad students the opportunity to share scenes from their rich experiences with the campus community through photography. Photos were submitted showcasing scenes from all over the world — from the … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, inducted 28 Holy Cross students on Oct. 23. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Membership is only awarded to four percent of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Publishes Fall 2016 Food-Themed Issue

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Maura Sullivan Hill

The Fall 2016 issue of Holy Cross Magazine — dubbed “The Food Issue”— delves in to what we eat, where it comes from, and who we eat with and why. “Food is something each of us experiences every day, multiple times … Continue reading →

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