Category Archives: Academics

Holy Cross Economics Professor Is Sought-After Expert on Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympic Games

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

With the 2021 Olympic Games around the corner, Holy Cross professor of economics Victor Matheson has been a sought-after expert on the financial costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games, providing expert commentary in outlets around the globe ranging … Continue reading →

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Madeline Vargas Appointed Dean of the Faculty

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Madeline Vargas, professor in the Department of Biology, has been appointed dean of the faculty effective June 1, 2021.

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Fr. Tim O’Brien ’06 Named Incoming Director of Mission Initiatives

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

For Rev. Timothy (“Tim”) O’Brien, S.J., ’06, frequent zip code changes have become the norm as part of his Jesuit vocation and scholarly pursuits. But his most recent move — one that brings him back to Mount St. James to … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Faculty Appointed to Endowed Professorships

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

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.

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Yolanda Rabun ’90 Is Not Done Yet

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

It was the first football game of the 1986 season, Holy Cross versus Lehigh — a season that would culminate in a Patriot League championship for the Crusaders.

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Genealogy Enthusiast Honors Local Veterans

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

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 →

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Holy Cross Says Farewell to Six Retiring Professors

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

At the finish of the 2020-2021 academic year, Holy Cross saw six professors conclude their careers on Mount St. James, after decades of educating generations of Crusaders.

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Holy Cross Bestows 2021 Sanctae Crucis Awards

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

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 →

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Holy Cross Professor Mark Freeman and Alumnus Jack Bauer ’89 on the Study of Personal Narratives

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

This is a story about the stories we tell — to ourselves and to others — to create meaning in our lives. Taken together, those stories reveal what we value, what we hope to achieve and who we have become.

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Syllabus: Family Life in Turbulent Times

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

It’s nearing the end of April and students in the Sociology 399 course, Family Life in Turbulent Times, have been in lockdown various times over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That experience, as it turns out, provides … Continue reading →

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Longtime Director of Admission Ann McDermott ’79 Reflects on the Evolution of Admission at Holy Cross

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

After more than 30 years devoted to admission at the College, Ann McDermott ’79 has announced her departure as director of admission, a position she’s held since 1994. During her tenure, McDermott has admitted more than 20,000 Crusaders and spearheaded … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Professors Honored for Scholarship and Advising

Posted on June 30, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

In her address at the spring faculty assembly, Margaret Freije, provost and dean of the College, presented the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship to Paige Reynolds of the Department of English, the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Award … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Discusses the Complexities of Mental Health Conversations in Faith Communities

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Suicide is a complex and delicate topic in U.S. Muslim communities. In an effort to address the barriers excluding Muslims from seeking mental health support, a group of mental health professionals are working with faith leaders and activists to raise … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Continue Experiential Learning in a Remote Semester

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Maura Sullivan Hill

For the past nine months, Rudy Antoncic ’22 worked as an intern at the U.S. Department of State, assessing how teleworking is going for their employees around the globe. Every day, he says, he talked with senior-level foreign officers in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Chemistry Professor Blends Roles as Scientist and Influencer to Inspire Students

Posted on June 23, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Andre Isaacs’s choreographed dance videos have attracted almost a quarter of a million followers on Tik Tok, but this associate professor of chemistry might be even more popular in the classroom. Whether working on copper catalyzed reactions via click chemistry … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Study City Climate Planning

Posted on June 11, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross’ Selina Gallo-Cruz, associate professor of sociology, has received a Fulbright Scholar award for 2021-2022 to study city climate planning, according to the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Jointly funded by Fulbright … Continue reading →

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Music Class and Web Series Help First-Year Students Immerse Themselves in Worcester’s Hip-Hop Culture

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

First-year students at Holy Cross have immersed themselves in Worcester’s hip-hop culture through Professor Megan Ross‘ hip-hop education class “Hip-Hop & the Community” and the “Hip-Hop With the Woo Crew” web series, The Boston Globe reports in a recent article. … Continue reading →

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The Olympics Should Find a Permanent Home, Says Holy Cross Economics Professor

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Should the Olympics find a permanent home instead of moving from one host city to another? Teen Vogue recently sought the insight of Victor Matheson, professor of economics at Holy Cross and a renowned sports economist, on this issue. Matheson, who co-authored a … Continue reading →

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Ten Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Grants for COVID-Related Research

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

Holy Cross’ Committee on Faculty Scholarship, along with the Office of Sponsored Research, has awarded more than $26,000 in research grants to 10 faculty members in a variety of academic disciplines for nine projects designed to explore issues related to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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