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Holy Cross Professor’s Book Chosen as Oprah’s Book of the Week

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

“I Don’t Know: In Praise of Admitting Ignorance (Except When You Shouldn’t),” the latest publication from Leah Hager Cohen, visiting English professor and W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters, was listed today as “Book of the Week” by Oprah.com. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Creative Writing Professors Launch Annual Working Writers Series

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Sara Bovat ’14

On Thursday, September 12, the Working Writers Series will be showcasing the work of the College of the Holy Cross’s W. H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters, Leah Hager Cohen, and Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, associate professor of English in … Continue reading →

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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

Six faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of professor. Victor Matheson, of the department of economics, earned his Ph. D. and M.A. in economics from the University of Minnesota and his … Continue reading →

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‘The Myth of the Freshman Fifteen’

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

College of the Holy Cross junior Victoria Piscatelli, debunks the myth of the Freshman 15 in a recent article she wrote for Pulse Magazine. The English and psychology major penned “Among the many pressures at college today (doing well in … Continue reading →

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Students to Showcase Their Accomplishments at 20th Annual Summer Research Symposium

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

A total of 107 Holy Cross students who conducted research during the summer will present their work in poster form at the 20th annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium on Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Hogan Campus … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to co-sponsor 21st Annual North American Society for the Study of Romanticism Conference

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

The College of the Holy Cross and Boston University are this year’s North American Society for the Study of Romanticism (NASSR) conference co-sponsors. The event will draw hundreds of scholars from around the world for a series of lectures, debates, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Releases New Collection

Posted on August 2, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Susan Elizabeth Sweeney, associate professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, recently released a chapbook of poetry, ‘Hand Me Down,’ which was published by Finishing Line Press in June. Sweeney, who has published writing in journals in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students and Faculty Make Headlines for Performance in Bali Arts Festival

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Bridget Campolettano

In the summer of 2009, Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, took a group of students and alumni to perform her original musical drama “Mimpi” at the prestigious Bali Arts Festival; they were the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Record Number of Fulbright Scholars

Posted on July 25, 2013 by

Fourteen recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and teach abroad during the 2013-14 academic year. This marks a record high number of Fulbrights awarded in a single year for the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host International Word and Image Conference

Posted on June 19, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Scholars and researchers from around the world will convene at the College of the Holy Cross on June 26, 27 and 28 in order to explore connections between several fields of inquiry during the International Word and Image conference. Holy … Continue reading →

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Casey ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Nepal

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

Kelly Casey ’13, of Wethersfield, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Nepal where she will teach English to elementary and middle school students in Nepal during the 2013-14 academic year. Casey, an English major with a … Continue reading →

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‘Two Minutes With…Julia McCarthy’

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a one-on-one interview with Worcester Mag, College of the Holy Cross student Julia McCarthy ’15, talked about receiving the Francis Ouimet Scholarship which led to her giving the keynote speech at the organization’s recent gala, moving many in the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Constantine ’14 Promotes Sustainable Agriculture at Internship

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

NAME Alexandra Constantine ’14 HOMETOWN Commack, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY English major, French minor, and environmental studies concentration WHERE SHE’S INTERNING World Farmers, a non-profit organization located in Lancaster, Mass., that provides immigrants and refugees with the means, marketplace, and … Continue reading →

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Hamilton ’12 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Pursue Master’s in 18th Century Studies

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Julia Hamilton ’12, of South Windsor, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright grant to pursue a Master of Arts degree in 18th century studies at the University of Southampton in Britain during the 2013-14 academic year. The interdisciplinary program, which … Continue reading →

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‘Julia McCarthy gives Ouimet keynote speech’

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Julia McCarthy ’15 remarked on her experience as keynote speaker at the recent Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Centennial Gala, the highlight event of The Ouimet Fund, which helps young men and women … Continue reading →

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Cumella ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Robin Cumella ’11, of Larchmont, N.Y., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia, where she will teach English to Indonesian high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. She also intends to volunteer her skills outside the … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross

Posted on April 19, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Thirteen faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Andrea Borghini, of the philosophy department, earned his Ph.D. in 2007 from Columbia University, and his Laurea in 2000 … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Alumni to Screen Independent Film ‘Detour’ on Campus

Posted on April 16, 2013 by David Cotrone ’13

Two Holy Cross alumni — director William Dickerson ’01 and actor Neil Hopkins ’99 — will screen their independent film, “Detour,” on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fenwick Theatre at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, … Continue reading →

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Cotrone ’13 Earns Competitive Beinecke Scholarship

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

David Cotrone ’13, from Plymouth, Mass., is one of only 20 college students nationwide selected to receive a 2012 Beinecke scholarship. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. “I … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sophomore Raises $16,000 for DEAF, Inc.

Posted on September 19, 2012 by David Cotrone ’13

Ever since her middle school jazz band played a concert at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf, Nina Batt ’15 has been interested in deaf culture and American Sign Language. Now, as a sophomore at the College of the … Continue reading →

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