Category Archives: Education

Barbie: A Force For Good?

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Megan Bard

Since its unveiling in 1959, the Barbie doll’s evolution has been shifted and shaped by cultural expectations, societal movements, corporate idealism and children’s imaginations. The smash hit “Barbie” movie, released in July, is the latest reimagining of the doll and … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Education, Featured, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, News, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology | Comments Off

Class of 2023 Spotlight: Maxim Caron

Posted on May 8, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Maxim Caron Hometown: Belchertown, Massachusetts Major: History with an education minor on the Teacher Education Program track Activities: Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture committee member

Posted in Academics, Education, History, News, Teacher Education | Comments Off

Patrick Tutwiler ’97 Appointed Massachusetts Secretary of Education

Posted on December 22, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Massachusetts Governor-elect Maura Healey has appointed Patrick Tutwiler ’97 as the next secretary of education for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Posted in Academics, Education, History, In The News, News | Comments Off

34 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 28, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

In October, 34 members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2023 were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society. Selection is one of the highest honors that can be earned on a Jesuit campus. … Continue reading →

Posted in Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chinese Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, Deaf Studies and Sign Languages, Economics and Accounting, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Featured, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, Health Studies, History, International Studies, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Neuroscience, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish | Comments Off

Odyssey Helps First-Year Students Find Second Home at Holy Cross

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Chris Campbell ’15 received a note this summer from an incoming first-year student. The Texas native wrote Campbell, director of the College of the Holy Cross’ Office of Multicultural Education (OME), noting that even though she hailed from thousands of miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Education | Comments Off

Holy Cross’ Grace Miller on a Mission to Support Women and Children in Need

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Megan Bard

Soon after learning about Project Hope Boston’s mission to provide low-income women and children with opportunities that move them “beyond homelessness and poverty,” Grace Miler ’23 was drawn to the organization’s work. Being from the Greater Boston area, Miller was … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, News, Sociology and Anthropology | Comments Off

Four Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Michael Bonner

From implementing video game technology to better understand neurophysiology to deciphering a mischievous smile from Machiavelli, Holy Cross faculty continue to advance research in their respective fields. Learn more about the four recently promoted faculty members to associate professor with … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, News, Political Science, Psychology, Spanish | Comments Off

Why More Holy Cross Alumni Are Making Their Teaching Careers in Worcester Public Schools

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Holy Cross Magazine

Josué “Josh” Delgado ’15 and Lauren Delgado ’16, who married in 2020, not only met thanks to Holy Cross’ Teacher Education Program (TEP), but also discovered a love of teaching and Worcester. Lauren’s voice catches as she recounts the moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Chemistry, Education, English, Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, News, Spring 2022, Teacher Education | Comments Off

30 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 2, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirty Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a ceremony held on Sunday, Oct. 24th in the Rehm Library. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, … Continue reading →

Posted in Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Deaf Studies and Sign Languages, Economics and Accounting, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, German Studies, History, International Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Neuroscience, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish | Comments Off

Americana Decorative Art Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Posted on August 9, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Since June, Grace Morrissey ’22, a visual art history major and education minor, has been working as an intern in the Americana Department at Sotheby’s in New York. The Americana team specializes in American furniture, decorative arts and folk art from … Continue reading →

Posted in Arthistory, Education, News, Visual Arts | Comments Off

2021 Fenwick Scholar Introduces Ancient Greek Culture to Worcester Elementary Students

Posted on May 27, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Like most people, you might consider the “Iliad” a serious and intimidating piece of classic literature—a cornerstone meant to be read in high school and studied at the university level. But Maia Lee-Chin ’21, the 2020-2021 Fenwick Scholar, would say … Continue reading →

Posted in Classics, Education, News, Videos | Comments Off

Academic Conference Showcases Creativity, Wide-Ranging Research of Holy Cross Students

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

Two summers ago, while studying abroad in Cambodia, Emily O’Regan ’21 had the first inspiration for her honors thesis: “I spent weeks deep in the jungle surrounded by some of the most pristine landscapes and incredible wildlife I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Chemistry, Classics, Creative Writing, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Featured, Mathematics and Computer Science, News | Comments Off

Holy Cross Alum Saves Classic Songs From Oblivion

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

As a child, Dick Sheridan ’56 would thumb through the catalogs of the day — Sears and Montgomery Ward — idolizing pictures of guitars. He’d savor the sound of chords he’d hear that accompanied the folk songs he loved and … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Education, Holy Cross Magazine, Naval Science (NROTC), News, Winter 2021 | Comments Off

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Teaches Ethical Leadership

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

When Ja-Naé Duane introduces entrepreneurship to students at the College of the Holy Cross, she doesn’t start by talking about business ideas, product development or marketing strategy. Rather, she tells students: “Pick a problem.”

Posted in Economics and Accounting, Education, Featured, Health Professions Advising, News, Psychology | Comments Off

Blog: Dolan ’24 Looking Forward to Arriving on Campus and Joining Ski Club

Posted on December 14, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Grace Dolan ’24 Hometown: Stowe, Vermont Studies She’s Considering: Psychology major and education minor, Teacher Education Program Why She Chose Holy Cross: I chose Holy Cross because its academics supported my interests and the spirit of and people from … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, News, Psychology, Teacher Education | Comments Off

Behind-the-Scenes at The Spire: How Holy Cross’ Student Newspaper Is Keeping the Community Connected

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Meredith Fidrocki

Over the summer, Matthew Anderson ’21 was at work in his hometown of Moultonborough, New Hampshire, when his phone started buzzing nonstop. Anderson, co-editor-in-chief of Holy Cross’ student newspaper, The Spire, saw numerous messages from Spire staff members who had … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Writing, Education, English, Featured, History, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Studies | Comments Off

Montserrat Student Ambassadors Facilitate Community for First-Years During Remote Semester

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Maura Sullivan Hill

Posted in Classics, Education, French and Francophone Studies, Health Professions Advising, News, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish | Comments Off

Blog: Gomez ’23 Looking Forward to Study Abroad Opportunities at Holy Cross

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Jasmine Gomez ’23 Hometown: The Bronx, New York Interested in studying: Education, psychology and visual arts Activities: PRIDE, College Choir, Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Kxplosion Kpop Dance Team Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I wasn’t sold on Holy Cross until I went to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, News, Psychology, Visual Arts | Comments Off

Home Sweet Campus: A Peek Inside Residence Life at Holy Cross

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Ninety percent of Holy Cross students live in one of 11 residence halls on campus — but how do they make those spaces feel like home? The answer is both literal and emotional. The Holy Cross housing experience starts as … Continue reading →

Posted in Arthistory, Creative Writing, Economics and Accounting, Education, English, Featured, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Russian Studies, Sociology and Anthropology | Comments Off

Holy Cross Professors’ Research to Address Children’s Learning in Museums, Adolescent Summer Reading, Food Equity and Latino History in Worcester

Posted on June 28, 2019 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross announced the recipients of the “Scholarship in Action” grants for the 2019-2020 academic year, an initiative advancing Worcester-based faculty research with community partners that makes a lasting impact and provides rich experiential learning opportunities … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Press Release, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish | Comments Off

Category Archives: Education

Archives

Meta