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2017 Sanctae Crucis Award Recipients Continue to Live Holy Cross Mission

“You offer a strong voice to the powerless, relief to the oppressed and justice to the wronged.” “You have worked tirelessly to remove barriers to access and provide first-quality dental services for Rhode Island’s infants, children and the underserved.” “Your … Continue reading →

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Find Your Power Center: GE’s Deirdre Latour ’95 Offers Advice to Students at Women in Business Conference

“Figure out who you are and devise a life around it.” This was the advice Deirdre Latour ’95 offered to students and alumnae at the 12th annual Women in Business Conference at the College of the Holy Cross. Latour, who … Continue reading →

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Startup Company Founded by Brendan Candon ’10 Poised to Become the eBay of the Sporting Goods Industry

When Brendan Candon ’10 played on the varsity lacrosse team at Holy Cross, he received all the equipment he needed: sticks, gloves, pads, you name it. It was a few years after graduation, when he was volunteering as a coach … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work

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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Student to Address 700+ Attendees at Worcester Women’s Leadership Conference

If presenting a final project to a classroom of 20 peers is anxiety-inducing for some college students, speaking to a room of more than 700 business professionals about your entrepreneurial passion is a whole new level of pressure. Mary Kate … Continue reading →

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First-Year Student Named Winner of Holy Cross Shark Tank Competition

Just three years ago, Paul Wiley ’20 founded PW Industries, which specializes in custom, handcrafted executive products and jewelry for the promotional products industry. Now, as his business is booming with customers like Lamborghini and the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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No Major? No Problem: First-Year Students Learn It’s Never Too Early to Explore Business

“Major in anything and succeed in business.” That’s the motto of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies (COES) Professional Program and Prebusiness Program, which connects Holy Cross’ liberal arts education to the marketplace. But what about first-year students who have … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Political Science Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Loren Cass, professor of political science and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, received the 2016 Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award at the annual Dean’s Fall Address and Faculty Awards Ceremony. The Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award is presented … Continue reading →

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Students Learn, Network with Alumnae at 11th Annual Women in Business Conference

Criticisms of a liberal arts education run rampant. However, keynote speaker Diane Vazza ’79 and students who attended this year’s 11th annual Women in Business Conference at Holy Cross have certainly proven this sentiment wrong. These empowered, educated, and inspiring … Continue reading →

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David Chu Provides Insight on Fullbridge Program on WMEX

David Chu, associate professor of accounting, director of entrepreneurial studies and pre-business advisor,at the College of the Holy Cross, and Roger Barry, CEO of the Fullbridge Program, were recently interviewed by Joe Shortsleeve ’79 for The Shortsleeve Report on WMEX. … Continue reading →

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‘Major in Anything…Succeed in Business’

https://youtu.be/croBbNbRutE At first, the first year student from New York City was thinking of majoring in psychology, then he turned his attention to economics. Later on, he considered political science. Finally, Gabe Fernandez admitted to himself that he had no … Continue reading →

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Student Entrepreneurs Competed for $14,500 in Prizes in Annual ‘Shark Tank’ Competition

College of the Holy Cross’ Ciocca Office for Entrepreneurial Studies (COES) hosted the fourth annual Shark Tank Competition on Feb. 25. Matthew Watson ’16 took home the grand prize of $12,000 with his pitch to start the Brewery Stewardship Alliance … Continue reading →

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‘Women in Business conference: Holy Cross alumna at Vanity Fair says degree is key to success’

“Earning a liberal arts degree is the smartest thing a person can do to become successful in the business world,” said Aimee Bell ’88 to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.  That is the message Bell, deputy editor of Vanity Fair … Continue reading →

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Fall Break Offers Students Time for Passion, Service and Reflection

As the seasons change and new color emerges on the hills of Worcester, Mt. Saint James finds its students immersing themselves in unique opportunities they will remember for the rest of their lives. College of the Holy Cross takes pause … Continue reading →

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Conference Marks 10 Years of Bringing Together Holy Cross Women in Business

The Women in Business Conference, which brings together Holy Cross alumnae who work in business and students interested in entering the field, will mark its 10th anniversary with this year’s event on Nov. 7. At its inception a decade ago, … Continue reading →

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‘Liberal arts strongholds stand by their plans’

A recent article in the Worcester Business Journal highlighted the College of the Holy Cross for its strong commitment towards providing a liberal arts education. The article writes that a number of universities have become increasingly trade-focused, but Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Partners with Global Career Accelerator Program Fullbridge to Prepare Students for Future Careers’

The College of the Holy Cross and Fullbridge, an education company that teaches undergraduate students how to navigate the business world, recently announced a new partnership. The news ran in more than 100 media outlets across the country including  Yahoo! … Continue reading →

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App to Help Students Study Takes First Prize in College Shark Tank Competition

On Thursday, March 26, the College of the Holy Cross hosted its third annual “Shark Tank” competition, based on the popular television show. Participating students created a product or service and pitched the idea to a panel of expert judges. … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Lorena Sferlazza ’15

HOMETOWN Norwalk, Conn. ACADEMICS Italian and visual arts studio double major ACTIVITIES College Honors Program, Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, Charles A. Dana Scholar, Liturgical Ministry, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Admissions Outreach Program, MAGIS Program for Church … Continue reading →

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270 Students Participate in Service Projects During Spring Break

Hundreds of Holy Cross students—roughly one in 10 at the College—have traded in their beach chairs to participate in “alternative” spring break programs, which range from service immersion trips to business workshops to reflective retreats. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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