Category Archives: Economics and Accounting

Innovative Classroom Experiment ‘CreateLab’ Takes Shape at Holy Cross

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Take eight faculty members from various disciplines—economics, sociology, psychology, music and theatre. Add 70 students with more than a dozen different majors. Bring in Cristina Pato, the Galician bagpipe “diva.” Set it in a renovated theatre space turned into a … Continue reading →

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‘Were the Billions Brazil Spent on World Cup Stadiums Worth It?’

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

In an opinion piece for FiveThirtyEight, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the lasting economic effects of World Cup stadiums. “The overwhelming conclusion of scholarly research on the subject of stadiums and arenas … Continue reading →

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‘Sporting cold feet’

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

With the FIFA World Cup at the center of attention around the world, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, offers major Canadian news station, CBC News, insight into the economic effects of the tournament. … Continue reading →

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‘Colleges can fight obesity, lessen divides’

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent opinion piece for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Kevin Golembiewski ‘10 offers what he sees as a way to help fight “the growing opportunity divide in our country as well as help fight our nation’s obesity epidemic.” Currently living … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Nine Fulbright Scholars

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

Eight members of the Class of 2014 and one member of the Class of 2012 have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and teach abroad during the 2014-15 academic year. Since 2005, Holy Cross has received a total of 70 … Continue reading →

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‘Students inventions become reality’

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article, Worcester Magazine highlights local colleges’ efforts to promote entrepreneurship on campus. The article features the College of the Holy Cross Shark Tank Competition, sponsored by the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneurship Club. The … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Describe Impact of Community-Based Learning

Posted on May 2, 2014 by

WHO’S BLOGGING The Community-Based Learning interns: Rachel Greenberg ’15, an English major with a women’s and gender studies concentration from Irvine, Calif.; Jake Medina ’16, an economics major from Avon, Conn.; Cindy Nguyen ’15, a philosophy and political science double … Continue reading →

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Daly ’12 Receives Fulbright Grant to Pursue Master’s Degree in International Security

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

Michael Daly ’12, of South Burlington, Vt., has received a Fulbright grant for the 2014-15 academic year to pursue a one-year master’s degree in international relations at the University of Sussex. His goal is to work in the government following … Continue reading →

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Eastern Economic Journal Recognizes Two Holy Cross Economics Professors

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Sara Bovat ’14

Melissa Boyle, associate professor of economics, and David Schap, professor of economics, have been named 5th and 11th respectively on the Eastern Economic Journal’s list of their 20 most downloaded articles of the year, out of almost 1,500 articles. Boyle, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Faculty Promotions

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Renee Lynn Beard, of the sociology and anthropology department, received her B.A. in sociology from Boston College and … Continue reading →

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‘Brazil’s World Cup: Anger Over Waste, Poor Planning

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

Victor Matheson, sports economist and professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with the Associated Press about how Brazil will have to rush to finish the stadiums in time for the upcoming World Cup. Politicians promised … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Holy Cross Campus Experience Unique, Says Bennett ’16

Posted on March 7, 2014 by

NAME Matthew Bennett ’16 HOMETOWN Seymour, Conn. STUDIES Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “Coming from a Jesuit high school, I knew I wanted to continue my Jesuit education and attend a liberal arts college. If that wasn’t enough … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Draws on Alumni Network While Creating New Social Networking App

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

In April 2013, the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneurship Club co-sponsored a “Shark Tank” competition, based on the popular television show. Participating students created a product and pitched the idea to a panel of alumni judges. The … Continue reading →

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Nineteen Holy Cross Students Publish Op-Eds in Media Outlets Across the Country as Part of Economics Class

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Bryan Engelhardt, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, challenged his students in his Principles of Microeconomics class to take their learnings outside the walls of his classroom and submit op-eds to various newspapers across the country. … Continue reading →

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‘The Olympics: A Costly Feel-Good Moment’

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

With the Olympic opening ceremonies slated to start today in Sochi, Russia, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, sat down for an interview with the New York Times to discuss the price tag of … Continue reading →

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Selling the Big Game: Economics of Super Bowl XLVIII

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cristal Steuer

Crowds have started gathering in New Jersey to watch the Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII. They’re staying in local hotels, eating in local restaurants, and shopping in local stores. However, according to Victor Matheson, … Continue reading →

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‘Boston’s Olympic aspirations’

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Holy Cross in the News

With the Sochi winter games right around the corner, Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham writes “the loopier the idea of Boston hosting the 2024 Olympics seems.” Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, agrees with … Continue reading →

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Presidential Scholars to Participate in ‘The Border Simulation Game’

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

On Jan. 25, more than 20 College of the Holy Cross students will explore the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico along its shared border as part of the eighth annual Presidential Scholars Public Policy Symposium on campus. … Continue reading →

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Students Have Opportunity to Explore Non-Profit Career Options at Conference

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Bridget Campolettano

More than 30 Holy Cross students from all four class years will take part in the 8th annual Non-Profit Careers Conference being held on campus from Jan. 13 to 17. Sponsored by the College’s Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Invited to Meet Warren Buffett

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Debra Steilen

Shortly after his graduation, Bobby Sullivan ’08 brought a game-changing idea to Professor David Chu, director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies and prebusiness advisor. One of Sullivan’s close relatives sets up student visits for Warren Buffett, the recent … Continue reading →

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