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Students to Showcase Work at Annual Summer Research Symposium and Internship Expo

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

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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Photo Gallery: Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Summer Research on Campus

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

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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‘Why Democracies Don’t Want the Olympics Anymore’

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

College of the Holy Cross economics professor Victor Matheson recently published an editorial in The Washington Post regarding the increasing cost of the Olympic Games. Matheson’s editorial came right after Boston withdrew its bid for 2024 Olympics, with taxpayers citing … Continue reading →

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‘Tokyo Olympic Venue Shaping Up as World’s Costliest Stadium’

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

According to the Associated Press (AP), the marquee venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, could be the most expensive sports stadium in the world. Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, who specializes … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces 10 Faculty Promotions from Across Disciplines

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

Ten professors at the College of the Holy Cross from across disciplines have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Chris Arrell, of the music department, earned his B.M. at the University of Oregon, his M.M. from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Economics Professor Contributes to New Scientific Report on Catastrophic Nuclear Recovery

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

Among the contributors of a comprehensive new report on how communities can take steps toward recovery after a major nuclear incident is Katherine Kiel, professor and chair of the economics and accounting department at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Marco Burgarello ’18

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

HOMETOWN Phoenix ACADEMICS Economics (intended major) ACTIVITIES Varsity Baseball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) As the class valedictorian of your high school, and after being recruited by numerous athletic programs, why did you choose Holy Cross? After coming here on … Continue reading →

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Matheson Weighs Pros and Cons of Boston as 2024 Olympic Bid

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Massachusetts is buzzing with excitement over the announcement made last week by the U.S. Olympic Committee that made Boston its city of choice for the 2024 Summer Games. However, the bid doesn’t come without trepidation. Victor Matheson, professor of economics … Continue reading →

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College Community Joins Together to Listen, Learn, Converse in Solidarity

Posted on December 18, 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

For three hours, Rehm Library was standing room only as members of the College community listened intently. The beautiful space in Smith Hall — so often the scene of intellectual discussions, critical thinking, thought-provoking questions, personal reflections, and emotional discernment … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Joe Dalton ’15

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

NAME Joe Dalton ’15 HOMETOWN Andover, Mass. ACADEMICS Economics and music double major SEEKING NEW CHALLENGES When considering his options in high school, Joe realized he wanted to be part of a small academic community that wasn’t afraid to wrestle … Continue reading →

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‘Kraft family looks to build soccer stadium in Boston’

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent Boston Globe article, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and former Major League Soccer (MLS) referee, comments on the Kraft family’s proposal for a new soccer stadium located outside of Boston’s … Continue reading →

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‘Morocco lost the Cup of Nations over irrational fears about Ebola’

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article for The Conversation, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Ann Sheehy, assistant professor of biology at the College, collaborated on an piece about both the bad science and bad … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Twenty-eight students from the class of 2015 at the College of the Holy Cross were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, on October 26. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks out students at Jesuit institutions of higher learning who … Continue reading →

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‘The Bottom Line: helping Worcester students obtain collegiate and professional success’

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article for MassLive, Fredery Munoz ‘15, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross studying accounting and economics with a minor in philosophy, discusses his experience with the organization Bottom Line. Founded in Boston in 1997, … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Sean Gustin never rests’

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette profiled College of the Holy Cross student Sean Gustin ’16  as a stand out scholar- athlete who is a member of both the Crusader  hockey team and baseball team. He is the only student –athlete … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Sweeney ’18 Captures a Jesuit Education in Pictures

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Maeve Sweeney  ’18 HOMETOWN Scranton, Penn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS  “I’ve always been interested going to school in New England, and I was immediately attracted to the College’s beautiful campus and rigorous academics.” … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Burgarello ’18 Prepares for the Business World While Combining a Love for Social Media

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Marco Burgarello ’18 HOMETOWN Phoenix STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “While being recruited for baseball across the country during my senior year of high school, I was introduced to the baseball program at Holy … Continue reading →

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Environmental Champion Slottje ’89 on Crusade to Protect America Against Fracking

Posted on September 3, 2014 by

Attorney Helen Holden Slottje ’89, who has helped organize bans against hydraulic fracturing (or, “fracking”) in dozens of New York communities, was recently recognized with the Goldman Prize, often referred to by those in the environmental movement as the “Nobel … Continue reading →

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Students Showcase Work at Summer Research Symposium and Summer Internship Program Expo

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Evangelia Stefanakos '14

The Hogan Campus Center at the College of the Holy Cross will be buzzing with action as the tremendous scope of work students participated in over the summer is showcased at the 21st annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium in the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ghizzoni ’16 to Explore Rich History, Culture in Ireland

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

NAME Ryan Ghizzoni ’16 HOMETOWN Guilderland, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major WHERE HE’S STUDYING University College Dublin in Dublin WHY HE CHOSE IRELAND “Because of the rich history and friendly people.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Meeting new … Continue reading →

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