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Category Archives: Biology
Eight Members of the Holy Cross Community Present Research at Genetics Conference
Two faculty members, five students, and one alumna from the College of the Holy Cross attended and presented their research at The Allied Genetics Conference (TAGC), a national meeting held by the Genetics Society of America (GSA) in Orlando from … Continue reading
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Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Research Across Disciplines Over the Summer
For 106 students, the summer was spent pushing intellectual boundaries and creativity while conducting leading research across a range of disciplines: 61 students engaged in research in the sciences; 38 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and seven … Continue reading
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Three Holy Cross Professors Honored for Exemplary Scholarship and Student Advising
Three faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross were recognized for exemplary scholarship and student advising — Leon Claessens, associate professor of biology, and Helen Freear-Papio, lecturer of Spanish and director of the foreign language assistants program are … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Alumnus Researching Protein that can ‘Swallow Up and Quarantine’ Zika Virus
George Savidis ’12, who is conducting research on the Zika virus, was recently the first author on a study that is shedding light on a breakthrough in treating the virus, Science Daily reports. Savidis, a biology major with a concentration … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Students Attribute Liberal Arts Education to Their Win at the International Business Ethics Case Competition
Holy Cross students James Barone ’17, Daniel Apadula ’17, James O’Connor ‘18, and Abigeal Lynch ’19 placed first in their division for the 25-minute presentation portion at the 20th International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC) held from April 20 to … Continue reading
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Humans of New York Features Holy Cross Alumnus in Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
The popular social media photo blog account Humans of New York (HONY) recently featured Richard J. O’Reilly, M.D., ’64 in a multi-weeklong series devoted to raising awareness for pediatric cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work
As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments—from campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites. Continue reading
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Ambassador and Alumnus Harry Thomas ’78 Will Deliver 2016 Commencement Address
The Honorable Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe and recipient of many honors from the State Department during his 32-year diplomatic career, will receive an honorary degree from the College of the … Continue reading
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Photo Gallery: Academic Journal Films On-Campus Research of Biology Professor and Students in Lab
Many students at Holy Cross have the opportunity to conduct research during their undergraduate careers, but this fall, a group of students who worked under Sarah Webster, assistant professor of biology, were given the chance to share their research with … Continue reading
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Video: Holy Cross Faculty Offer Multidisciplinary Analysis of Pope’s Encyclical on Environment
In advance of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States, a multidisciplinary panel of Holy Cross faculty shared their perspectives on his encyclical letter, “Laudato si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” released in May. The panel, speaking before … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor and Students Study “Sugar, Sex and Aging”
Michelle Mondoux, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for her research on the effects of a high-glucose diet in C. elegans. According to … Continue reading
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Six Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross
Six members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of professor. Josep Alba-Salas, of the Spanish department, earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in linguistics from Cornell University, his M.A. in comparative literature from … Continue reading
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Students to Showcase Work at Annual Summer Research Symposium and Internship Expo
Before the semester is well underway, students will be showcasing the broad gamut of work they took part in throughout the summer at the 22nd annual Summer Research Symposium and the eighth annual Internship Expo. The accomplishments of students from … Continue reading
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Students are Honored with Prominent Awards Recognizing Academic Excellence
A number of Holy Cross students and recent alumni received highly competitive national awards, recognizing their academic achievements and continuing to support their future goals. The awards allowed these individuals — whose accomplishments span a range of disciplines — to … Continue reading
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Photo Gallery: Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Summer Research on Campus
After the academic year ended, over 100 students returned to spend their summers on campus where they participated in leading research spanning a range of disciplines: 67 students engaged in research in the sciences; 31 in the humanities, social sciences, … Continue reading
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Professor and Student Research Shows High-Glucose Diet May Lead to Longer Life-Span in Males
Michelle Mondoux, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, recently published a study in the journal “Aging” (June 8, 2015) on her research about the connection between high-glucose diets and lifespan in C. elegans (roundworms), titled … Continue reading
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Blog: Butler ’17 Explores Her Passion for Global Health in Argentina and Costa Rica
NAME Haylie Butler ’17 HOMETOWN Rossmoor, California AREAS OF STUDY Biology and Spanish double major with a premedical concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina (fall semester) and Costa Rica through the Organization for Tropical … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Awards 724 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises
In an extemporaneous address at the College’s 169th Commencement Exercises held on May 22, social justice advocate Bryan Stevenson challenged members of the Holy Cross Class of 2015 to change the world by letting the ideals in their minds be … Continue reading
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Senior Spotlight: Holy Cross Provides Small Campus with Big Reputation, says Valedictorian Nick Cormier
NAME Nicholas Cormier HOMETOWN Feeding Hills, Mass. STUDIES Biology and sociology major, premedical concentration FENWICK SCHOLAR Cormier had an unconventional senior year. As the Fenwick Scholar, he spent the 2014-15 academic year conducting independent, interdisciplinary research which explored transplant medicine … Continue reading
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From Siberia to Connecticut River Valley, Prof. Sobczak and Environmental Research Students are Making an Impact
You can’t take your eyes off the images on the walls of William Sobczak’s office. Here, the lush and stunning beauty of the Connecticut River Valley. There, the complexity and intricacy of the wetlands along the Hudson River. And on … Continue reading
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