Category Archives: Economics and Accounting

Kalif Raymond ’16 Signed To Denver Broncos Practice Squad

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Former Holy Cross wide receiver Kalif Raymond ’16, an economics major from Lawrenceville, GA, has been signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos. While playing with the Broncos during training camp this year and in all four preseason … Continue reading →

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European Student-Athletes Chase Dreams of Playing Soccer at Holy Cross

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

As a junior in high school, Arno Rupp ’18 decided he wanted to continue his education and chase his dream of playing soccer in college, according to an article by GoHolyCross.com. After lots of research on numerous schools, Rupp, who … Continue reading →

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McFarland Center Events Put Ethical Focus on Election Issues

Posted on September 11, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

The Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross will present lectures this fall that focus an ethical lens on issues that have come to the foreground in the course … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Grad Farren Named to 22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women List’

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Amanda Farren ’16 was included on Her Campus’s “22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women 2016” list, described by Her Campus, a Boston-based online magazine, as a list of “influencers on their campus (and beyond) who demonstrate leadership, excel academically, are … Continue reading →

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Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Research Across Disciplines Over the Summer

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

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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Holy Cross Alumna, Professor Experience the Olympics in Rio

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Annie O’Shea ’12 and Victor Matheson, professor of economics at College of the Holy Cross, helped media outlets localize the Olympic Games during their recent trips to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. O’Shea, who was a history major and captain of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Discuss Economic Uncertainty in the Wake of Brexit

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

The U.K.’s decision to leave the European Union has far-reaching implications, and media have turned to Holy Cross professors to help make sense of what the Brexit means locally and abroad. Katherine Kiel, professor of economics and chair of the … Continue reading →

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‘The Olympic Sinkhole’

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

“Going for the Gold: The Economics of the Olympics,” a paper co-authored by sports economist Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Robert Baade, A.B. Dick Professor of Economics at Lake Forest College, was … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Attribute Liberal Arts Education to Their Win at the International Business Ethics Case Competition

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

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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Kalif Raymond ’16 Signs Free Agent Contract with the Denver Broncos

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Kalif Raymond ’16, former wide receiver for the College of the Holy Cross football team, has signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos, a milestone that was covered locally by the Telegram & Gazette. “The NFL has always … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

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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Holy Cross Hockey Player Awarded Hines Unsung Hero Award

Posted on April 11, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey senior forward Matt Vidal has been named the 2016 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner, announced tonight by the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA), at the Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. Vidal is … Continue reading →

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Washington Semester Award Winner to Present Lecture on Iran’s Nuclear Deal

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the College of the Holy Cross has selected Ryan Foley ’17, an economics major from Springfield, Mass., as the 2015 Fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Semester Away Program award recipient. Foley will present a lecture … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Faculty Promotions

Posted on March 24, 2016 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. Florencia K. Anggoro, of the psychology department, earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

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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With a Record Powerball Jackpot, Media Across the Country Turn to Economics Professor for Expertise on Lottery

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

While most of America was out buying their tickets for the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot, reporters were calling Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, for his expertise on the game, which resulted in Matheson … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Weighs in on David Price’s $217 Million Red Sox Signing

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with Marketplace about left-handed pitcher David Price signing with the Boston Red Sox for a staggering $217 million, when the average baseball club is worth $1.2 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Accounting Program Ranks No. 3 in Massachusetts

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross’ accounting program ranks No. 3 in Accounting Degree Review’s “Top 10 Undergraduate Accounting Programs in Massachusetts.” According to Accounting Degree Review, the list “was formulated by reviewing how each school ranked in websites and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Eight New Faculty Hires

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

In her annual address to the College for the 2015-16 academic year, Margaret Freije, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, announced the hiring of eight new faculty members. These new faculty members include an endowed chair, … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Faculty Offer Multidisciplinary Analysis of Pope’s Encyclical on Environment

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Danielle Kane

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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