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Category Archives: History
Holy Cross Professors’ Research to Address HIV Stigma, Racial Equity in Health and the Impact of Local Poetry in Worcester
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
Posted in Africana Studies, English, Featured, Health Studies, History, News, Press Release
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30 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society
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
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Student-Generated Urban Studies Minor Debuts at Holy Cross
Maggie Hartnett ’23 knew she enjoyed the architecture classes she took during her first year at Holy Cross, but wasn’t quite sure she wanted to be an architect. Then, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she took note of the changes … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Studies, Biology, Economics and Accounting, English, Environmental Studies, Featured, History, News, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Visual Arts
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Anti-Racism Action Plan Internship—Holy Cross Student Summer Series
Many Holy Cross summer internship experiences are student- or professor-initiated, but with Holy Cross’ reputation for outstanding faculty and passionate students, some opportunities — like the creation of an anti-racism plan for a local health center — develop out of … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Studies, English, Health Studies, History, News, Sociology and Anthropology
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Art History Internship at Holy Cross – Holy Cross Student Summer Series
As a history and art history double major, Jinze Mi ’23 is used to studying art in the classroom. But this summer, through the Weiss Summer Research Program, he was surrounded by it. Under the expert guidance of Meredith Fluke, … Continue reading
Posted in Arthistory, History, News
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Three Holy Cross Faculty Appointed to Endowed Professorships
Kenneth Mills, of the department of chemistry, Ellen Perry, of the department of classics and Stephanie Yuhl, of the department of history, have been appointed to endowed positions at the College, which they will hold through June 2024.
Posted in Chemistry, Classics, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Summer 2021
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Holy Cross Alumnus and Genealogy Enthusiast Honors Local Veterans
As a longtime genealogy enthusiast, Paul Brueggemann ’84 is always looking for his next research project. Last spring, long days at home amidst the pandemic inspired him to tackle something he’d been thinking about for years. He and his wife, … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, News, Summer 2021
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Holy Cross Bestows 2021 Sanctae Crucis Awards
When asked about their 2021 Sanctae Crucis Award ahead of the virtual celebration on May 4, 2021, each honoree offered a variation of the above. In every interview, they expressed surprise and humility, citing the family, friends, colleagues and fellow … Continue reading
Posted in Alumni, Chemistry, Economics and Accounting, English, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Political Science, Summer 2021
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Alicia Molt-West ’09 Traces Her Path from Mount St. James to the White House
Whenever Alicia Molt-West ’09 returned home for the holidays after graduating from Holy Cross, she’d make a breakfast or lunch date with her former history professor and friend, Stephanie Yuhl.
Posted in Alumni, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Political Science, Spring 2021
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Students Share What It Was Like Living Through the Pandemic at an Empty Holy Cross
Nearly all Holy Cross alumni have experienced life on a bustling campus, from noisy, packed dining spaces to hilly paths teeming with foot traffic. But when the pandemic forced students to return to their homes last March, a small group … Continue reading
Posted in Arthistory, Asian Studies, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spring 2021
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Holy Cross Student Project Documenting the Pandemic Featured on GBH’s ‘In It Together’
Last spring, a group of 12 Holy Cross students launched “COVID Chronicles,” a project seeking to document on- and off-campus life during the pandemic. Under the guidance of history professors Cynthia Hooper and Lorelle Semley, the students gathered information, oral … Continue reading
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SGA Co-Presidents Reflect on a Year Unlike Any Other
Noah Sisk ’21 and Victoria Tara ’21 campaigned successfully for co-presidents of the Student Government Association (SGA) with the slogan, “Let’s get real.” Fresh off a semester in Washington, DC, through Holy Cross’ Semester Away Program, the pair used the … Continue reading
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Blog: Whaley ’24 Plans to Volunteer in Worcester and Study Abroad
Name: Owen Whaley ’24 Hometown: Cary, North Carolina Studies he’s considering: Political science, history, pre-law program Activities: Alexander Hamilton Society What he’s most looking forward to: Holy Cross is an incredible community, and I am grateful to be part of … Continue reading
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Behind-the-Scenes at The Spire: How Holy Cross’ Student Newspaper Is Keeping the Community Connected
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
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‘Handheld Worcester’ Initiative Encourages Virtual Community Building and Civic Engagement in the City
Holy Cross is finding creative ways to help students interact with and feel like a part of the Worcester community in dispersion during the pandemic, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports in a recent article. Titled “Handheld Worcester,” the initiative … Continue reading
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31 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society
Thirty-one Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a virtual ceremony held recently. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service. Selection to Alpha … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Classics, Creative Writing, Economics and Accounting, English, Environmental Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, Italian Studies, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Neuroscience, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian Studies, Theatre and Dance
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COVID Chronicles: Student Project Documents On- and Off-Campus Life Amid Pandemic
In the midst of the disruption brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring, while many of his peers were still grappling with the challenges of a sudden shift to remote learning, John Larsen ’22 had something else on … Continue reading
Posted in Arthistory, Asian Studies, History, Music, News
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Six Holy Cross Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarships
Six members of the Class of 2020 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach or conduct research abroad during the 2020-21 academic year. This year’s recipients are headed to Germany, the Czech Republic, India and Malaysia. The Fulbright Program, sponsored … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Awarded in Multiple Categories of International Academy of Dispute Resolution Vilnius Competition
As one of only two undergraduate institutions invited to participate in this year’s International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) Vilnius competition, Holy Cross was an underdog with—as it turns out—a big bite. At its conclusion, the international law school competition … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and Accounting, History, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Prelaw Program, Spanish
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Holy Cross Says Farewell to Seven Retiring Professors
They’ve taught generations of Holy Cross students in classrooms, laboratories, arts venues and even locales abroad. Now, these esteemed faculty members are retiring: Robert Bertin, Distinguished Professor of Science; Thomas Cecil, Distinguished Professor of Science; Barbara Craig, associate professor of … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biology, English, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, summer-2020, Theatre and Dance, Visual Arts
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