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Cancer Survivor Fights For Children’s Greater Access to Treatment

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Megan Bard

When it comes to improving access to care for childhood cancer patients, Benjamin Lepper ’25 uses his inner strength pulled from personal experience to advocate for change. This fall, Lepper joined advocates from the New England region of The Leukemia … Continue reading →

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How Edgar Allan Poe Became His Most Famous Character

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Megan Bard

Edgar Allan Poe’s ability to incorporate the dark side of the human psyche, his creation of several literary genres and his innovative approach to storytelling makes him one of the world’s most influential writers — even 174 years after his … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ New Superpower

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Michael Bonner

Beyond Marvel and DC, faculty are using the College’s Dr. Mark D. Nevins ’86 Collection for the Study of Comics and Graphic Novels as a centerpiece to teaching. Learn more in our graphic novel, below.

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Holy Cross Professors Look to Inspire and Unite Worcester and Students Through Poetry

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Megan Bard

Susan Elizabeth Sweeney and Oliver de la Paz are passionate about poetry — and the city of Worcester. The College of the Holy Cross faculty members are combining the two as a way to inspire the next generation of poets and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Associate Professor: Poetry More Accessible Today Thanks to Technology

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Megan Bard

Technology continues to change the way humans live, communicate and even write, the latter thanks to ChatGPT, the news-making artificial intelligence natural language processing tool.

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How the Addition of Women’s Studies Impacted Holy Cross

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Megan Bard

When she arrived at Holy Cross in 1989, Jennifer Moore Kickham ’93 described herself as a naïve young woman who lacked self-confidence and was unsure of her future.

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Holy Cross Faculty Celebrates Academic Value of Comics as Dinand Library Accepts Enormous Donation

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Michael Bonner

No one within the College of the Holy Cross’ English Department today has taught longer on Mount St. James than Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities. One of her favorite topics to share with students is detective … Continue reading →

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English Professor Leila Philip Makes National News with Latest Release, “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America”

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Maura Sullivan Hill

Holy Cross English professor Leila Philip’s latest book is making national headlines with an unlikely protagonist: beavers.

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Holy Cross Associate Professor Named Worcester Poet Laureate

Posted on January 5, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Worcester officials have appointed Oliver de la Paz, associate professor of English and award-winning author, as the city’s poet laureate. He will serve in the role until December 2025.

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Beavers Are North America’s Secret Weapon Against the Climate Crisis Says Holy Cross Professor in New Book

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

Leila Philip, professor of English and environmental studies at the College of the Holy Cross, has authored a new book called “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America.” Scheduled for release on Dec. 6, the book has already received enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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Bringing Narrative Art Forms to Life for Students

Posted on December 1, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Jorge Santos, associate professor of English, focuses his research on ethnic American literature, immigrant and migrant literature, ethnic studies, American cultural studies, comic studies and Asian American literature.

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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 →

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Helen Boucher, M.D., ’86 Appointed Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine

Posted on October 21, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Helen Boucher, M.D., ‘86, chair of the College of the Holy Cross board of trustees, has been named permanent dean of the Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) and chief academic officer (CAO) for Tufts Medicine, the university announced today.

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Holy Cross Class of 2022 Honors Grace Rett With Dedication of Her Montserrat Classroom

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Michael Bonner

As Jules Cashman ’22 prepared for graduation, she reminisced about her routine during her first year at the College of the Holy Cross. Each day, she woke up feeling that she beat most of her crew teammates out of bed. Each … Continue reading →

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New Whall Chair Will Continue Fostering Lifelong Bonds Between Students and Faculty at Holy Cross

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Michael Bonner

More than four decades ago, Helen Whall ventured up to the third floor of Fenwick Hall to calm her nerves. The then 26-year-old faculty member at the College of the Holy Cross sought guidance from beloved English Professor Thomas Lawler.

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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 →

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ArtsWorcester Showcases Holy Cross Talent in 18th Annual College Competition

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross is well represented at the 18th annual ArtsWorcester College Show, with Crusaders Shea O’Scannlain ’22 and Mariam Soas ’22 named as two of the four prize winners. The students’ artwork is being exhibited in person at ArtsWorcester from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Talks Ethnic Cultures and Diversity in Comic Books With Marvel

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

In anticipation of the upcoming release of “Marvel’s Voices: Comunidades,” Marvel Comics sat down with Jorge Santos, associate professor of English at Holy Cross, to discuss the new series and its impact on the representation of Latinx in comics and … Continue reading →

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Documentary ‘Pakachoag: Where The River Bends’ Premieres at Holy Cross

Posted on November 12, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

When College of the Holy Cross was founded in 1843, it was built on land that had been home to Indigenous people for centuries. A new film by Holy Cross faculty and staff, community leaders and students seeks to enlighten … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors’ Research to Address HIV Stigma, Racial Equity in Health and the Impact of Local Poetry in Worcester

Posted on November 3, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross announced the recipients of the “Scholarship in Action” grants for the 2021-2022 academic year, an initiative that advances impactful Worcester-based faculty research with community partners and provides valuable experiential learning opportunities for Holy Cross students. The three-year research … Continue reading →

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