Category Archives: Academics

When the World Is Your Classroom: Sociology Professor Discusses the Emerging Trend of ‘Worldschooling’

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Jennie Germann Molz, professor in the sociology and anthropology department at the College of the Holy Cross, recently spoke to The Washington Post about the emerging trend of “roadschooling” or “worldschooling,” an issue she’s been researching extensively for her upcoming book, “The … Continue reading →

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Eco-Action Co-Chairs Focus on Virtual Sustainability Efforts

Posted on October 2, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

When the College’s student-led Eco-Action group was canvassing for student votes for the Holy Cross Green Fund last year, Kimberly Fetherston ’22 went to the place she knew she’d get results. “That was my first campaign,” she remembers. “I immediately … Continue reading →

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COVID Chronicles: Student Project Documents On- and Off-Campus Life Amid Pandemic

Posted on October 2, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

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 →

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What Is the Catholic Charismatic Faith? Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Explains

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

When Judge Amy Coney Barrett was nominated as President Donald Trump’s pick to replace late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, media focus immediately turned to her reported membership in “People of Praise,” a nondenominational Christian charismatic community formed in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Reaches Milestone in Construction of Center for Performing Arts

Posted on September 23, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Last week, a small group gathered for the topping out ceremony to watch the final beam be placed atop the Prior Center for Performing Arts. This milestone marks significant progress on a structure that will be the heart of the … Continue reading →

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English Professor and Boston Globe Contributing Columnist Reflects on the Power of Kindness During Coronavirus

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

As the pandemic continues to grow nationwide, another wave seems to also be surging: embracing kindness. Leila Philip, professor of English at Holy Cross and a contributing columnist for the Boston Globe’s Opinion section, recently penned a piece for the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Spearheads Virtual Study Abroad for the College and Russian State University for the Humanities

Posted on September 9, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

When the 2020 Moscow Maymester was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 12 students who were scheduled to attend found themselves suddenly without their highly anticipated study abroad plans. But Olga Partan, associate professor of Russian and co-director and … Continue reading →

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HC Student Summer: Quetzali Gomez ’23

Posted on September 6, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Quetzali Gomez ’23 Summer Plans: Intern, Beacon Place Hometown: Highwood, IL Major: Sociology and Spanish Summer Plans My summer internship was at a non-profit organization in Waukegan, Illinois, named Beacon Place. The organization offers support to students and families in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Reimagines Tourism Post-COVID via CNN Travel

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

The pandemic has drastically changed global travel, leading to the largest decrease in global emissions in history. How can we return to travelling the world one day, but make more sustainable choices while doing so, in order to continue the … Continue reading →

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Remote Fall Semester Begins at the College of the Holy Cross

Posted on September 2, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

On Tuesday, September 1, Holy Cross kicked off the fall semester with the first day of classes as the College began the year with all students engaging in remote learning. The College welcomed students, including the newest members of the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Lead the Way in Volunteering, According To Linkedin

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Roughly 45% of current Holy Cross students on LinkedIn are involved in volunteer projects according to their profiles on the social media platform–the highest percentage for any higher education institution in the United States. That wasn’t news to Marty Kelly, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Zach Turner ’21

Posted on August 25, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Zach Turner ’21 Summer Plans: Intern, East Coast Metrology Hometown: Danvers, MA Major: Physics, statistics minor Summer Plans I am interning at East Coast Metrology for the summer in their engineering lab. During this process, I worked with 3D laser … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Tatiana Thompson ’22

Posted on August 25, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Tatiana Thompson ’22 Summer Plans: Research Associate Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut Major: Neuroscience, Health Professions Advising concentration Summer Plans I’m spending the summer researching a fascinating and important topic. What a lot of people don’t know, and what might surprise them, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Billy Fitzpatrick ’20

Posted on August 24, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Billy Fitzpatrick ’20 Summer Plans: Research Associate Hometown: Westfield, New Jersey Major: Economics Summer Plans Two prominent nonprofit organizations in Worcester — United Way (Central Massachusetts) and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation — organized in mid-March to form a coalition … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Novelist Edward P. Jones ’72 Receives Glowing Review in The New York Times

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

New York Times critic at large A.O. Scott describes the prose of acclaimed author and Holy Cross alumnus Edward P. Jones ’72 as “always exacting in its observation and meticulous in its accounting, even when it evokes natural mysteries and … Continue reading →

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The New Face of Political Conventions: Will Shift Online Prove Effective? Holy Cross Professor Opines

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

The coronavirus has altered much of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, from cancelled rallies to changing the format of much-anticipated nomination conventions. As an almost fully virtual Democratic party convention kicks off, Daniel Klinghard, professor of political science at Holy … Continue reading →

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Six Holy Cross Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarships

Posted on August 14, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

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 Student Summer: Christina Casey ’22

Posted on August 14, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Christina Casey ’22 Summer Plans: Intern, LA Sparks Hometown: Sherman Oaks, CA Major: Political Science Minor: Business, Ethics, and Society Summer Plans I am working in the Corporate Partnerships Department at the Los Angeles Sparks, three-time WNBA champions. As a … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Christopher Smith ’22

Posted on August 14, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Christopher Smith ’22 Summer Plans: Intern, NY Medical College Hometown: Tillson, NY Major: Environmental Studies Summer Plans I am a research intern, and along with some other colleagues, I am facilitating a novel COVID-19 vaccine research study. I also attend … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Mandusu Sidibay ’21

Posted on August 12, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Mandusu Sidibay ’21 Summer Plans: Intern, Urbanlinx Media Inc and HotNewHipHop Hometown: Dorchester, MA Major: Political Science, Africana Studies concentration Summer Plans My position this summer as an editorial intern for HotNewHipHop (HNHH) consists of writing editorials for HotNewHipHop.com under … Continue reading →

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