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Holy Cross Long-Term Study Abroad Program Ranked No. 1 in the Country

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Jane Carlton

For the 2019-2020 academic year, 261 College of the Holy Cross students are living and studying abroad — in other terms, roughly 8% of the student body is spread out, learning around the globe. Seventy-six of these students are spending … Continue reading →

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Students Learn From, Network With Alumnae at Women in Business Conference

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Jane Carlton

A talk about color theory might seem like an odd topic to hear at a conference for business-minded women. Maggie O’Neill ’99, artist and co-founder of SWATCHROOM, a design and fabrication firm, begs to differ. “The idea behind color theory, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Comments on New Apple TV+ Series About Emily Dickinson

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Not many writers enjoy the level of success and accolades Emily Dickinson achieved. Over 150 years after her writing career began, her poems are still being taught in classrooms around the world. Now a new Apple TV+ show, “Dickinson,” will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes Seven Tenure-Track Faculty Members for the 2019-20 Academic Year

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Seven faculty members at College of the Holy Cross have been welcomed into tenure-track positions for the 2019-20 academic year. They will each join a different department: economics, English, history, physics, political science, Spanish and visual arts. The new faculty … Continue reading →

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The Christmas King: Holy Cross Alumnus Masters Hallmark Holiday Strategy

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

It’s unlikely you know his name, but you definitely know his work. And that’s alright with Bill Abbott ’84. As president and CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, Abbott answers his own email, eschews retaining a personal PR team and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Maclean ’23 Excited to Take Advantage of Everything Holy Cross Offers

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Hadley Maclean ’23 Hometown: Lake Orion, Michigan Interested in studying: Computer science, English and film studies Activities: Ultimate Frisbee, Creative Writing club, Purple Key Society Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I chose Holy Cross because of the awesome community. I’ve never seen a more … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Prestigious Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers Conference

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

The 24th Annual Conference of the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW) was held at the College of the Holy Cross from October 3-6, 2019. Hosted by Lee Oser, professor of English, the three-day event featured 17 seminars; … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Eight Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Jane Carlton

They’ve spent years teaching at College of the Holy Cross and advancing research in their respective fields. Now, eight faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor. Learn more about their scholarship, their time at Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Blog: Manning ’21 Eager to Explore History, Culture During Semester Abroad in Cameroon

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Grace Manning ‘21 Hometown: Enniskerry, Ireland Areas of study: English and French double major with a concentration in peace and conflict studies Studying abroad at: L’Université Catholique d’Afrique Centrale in Yaoundé, Cameroon Duration: Fall 2019 Why Cameroon? “My Montserrat class introduced me to the … Continue reading →

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Videos: Holy Cross Students Tap Intellectual Curiosity Through Wide-Ranging Summer Research Projects

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Jane Carlton

This summer, more than 100 College of the Holy Cross students took a deep dive into cutting-edge research through the College’s Weiss Summer Research Program. Under the mentorship of faculty, students engaged in focused projects that push intellectual boundaries and … Continue reading →

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Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

After decades of shaping students and the College, the following faculty members announced their retirement from Holy Cross this spring: Isabel Alvarez Borland, distinguished professor of arts and humanities; Patricia Bizzell, distinguished professor of humanities; John Hamilton, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Theater in a Contentious Age: Holy Cross Alumnus Uses Theater to Tackle Contemporary Questions

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

It’s really hard to say what the national narrative is anymore,” says Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher ’81, “but one thing you can almost be certain of is every eighth-grader in the United States is probably going to read ‘To … Continue reading →

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10 Things to Know About Academics at Holy Cross

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Jane Carlton

If you’re looking for an education that combines academic excellence, critical inquiry and meaningful reflection, then the College of the Holy Cross might just be the perfect fit. From first-year seminars to undergrad research opportunities, here are 10 facts to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Celebrated for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

At the close of the academic year, three faculty members were celebrated for their excellence in scholarship and academic advising. Before the faculty of the College of the Holy Cross who were gathered for her spring address, Margaret Freije, provost … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Author and Holy Cross Professor Leah Hager Cohen Featured in Boston Globe Q&A

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Leah Hager Cohen, critically acclaimed author and English professor, as well as the James N. and Sarah L. O’Reilly Barrett professor in Creative Writing at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently interviewed by The Boston Globe. Professor Cohen, … Continue reading →

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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Jane Carlton

With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late: Holy Cross Alumna Pens Two Bestselling Novels

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

When Karen McManus ’91 published her first book in May 2017, she realized a dream deferred. An aspiring author since childhood, she experienced the thrill of watching her first novel catapult onto The New York Times’ best-seller list and remain … Continue reading →

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Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society Takes Business Programs at Holy Cross to Next Level

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

“Before, we emphasized that students could ‘major in anything, succeed in business,’ but we only offered the one pathway, the co-curricular certificate of readiness through COES,” says David Chu, the Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society’s director of certificate programs … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Paves Way for Ethical Business Leaders

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Before tech startups flocked to Silicon Valley, before entrepreneurs competed for millions in funding on the TV show “Shark Tank,” and before entrepreneurship was part of the cultural zeitgeist in the U.S., Arthur “Art” Ciocca ’59 saw entrepreneurship as the … Continue reading →

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