Category Archives: Academics

Blog: McLellan ’20 Excited to (Literally) Dive Into Research in the Turks and Caicos Islands

NAME Rachel McLellan ’20 HOMETOWN Cape Cod, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major, in the Health Professions Advising Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The School for Field Studies Center for Marine Research Studies in the Turks and Caicos Islands DURATION Spring 2019 WHY … Continue reading →

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Blog: Murray ’20 Eager to Explore Irish Culture and History During Semester Abroad

NAME Katherine Murray ’20 HOMETOWN Wellesley, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Economics major, American Sign Language and Deaf Studies minor WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland DURATION Spring 2019 WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “I chose to study in Dublin because I … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Shares Advice on Supporting Those Grieving Opioid Epidemic Victims

As part of her research on grief in the American opioid epidemic, Emily B. Campbell, visiting lecturer of sociology, spoke to grieving mothers who lost children to opioid addiction. In a piece written for The Conversation, she shared some advice … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society

College of the Holy Cross has launched a new center for the study of business, with a liberal arts emphasis on the question of how business can contribute to the common good. The mission of the new Carlyse and Arthur … Continue reading →

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Roommate Confidential: Q&A with Two First-Year Holy Cross Students

First-year roommates share more than four walls — they experience navigating the leap into college together. To get a peek at the ins and outs of the first semester on The Hill, we went right to the source — to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Long-Term Study Abroad Programs Recognized for Tenth Year in a Row

This year, 86 Holy Cross students are spending the year — yes, the entire year — around the world in Germany, China, Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Spain, France, Australia, Senegal, Scotland, England, Japan and Sri Lanka. What’s more, another 140 students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Is Sought-After Expert on New Religious Movements

With the American popular culture fascination for “cults” increasing throughout the past few decades, Holy Cross associate professor of religious studies Mathew Schmalz has been a sought-after expert on new religious movements, providing  expert commentary in outlets ranging from The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Classics Professor Discusses Evolving Military Rations With HISTORY

While ancient Roman armies largely hunted their food, as archaeological remains of wild animals show, modern soldiers now have access to pizza that can last upwards of three years. Thomas Martin, professor and “Jeremiah W. O’Connor” chair of classics at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor’s Caffeine Research Highlighted in the Media

A Holy Cross psychology professor’s research on adolescents and caffeine is gaining attention, and this week was highlighted by the Academic Minute, a nationally-syndicated public radio segment. Associate Professor Alison Bryant Ludden‘s research delves into not only the effects of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduates Named to 2018 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List

Two Holy Cross alumnae, Kelly Garcia ’15 and Yarlennys Villaman ’14, are among those named to El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30 Under 30” list for 2018. Now in its third year, “Latino 30 Under 30” honors young individuals making an … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnae at the Helm of Puerto Rican Media Company Mix Business and Social Justice

“Close your eyes and think about it for one second: no power, no internet, no communication, complete silence and complete isolation,” says María Eugenia Ferré Rangel ’89, chief communications officer of Grupo Ferré Rangel, a Puerto Rican company whose holdings … Continue reading →

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The Wall Street Journal Highlights Holy Cross Professor’s Research on Kids’ Response to Stress

Social exclusion has been shown to have a powerful impact on children, in some cases leading to self-doubt and anxiety, and even negatively affecting a child’s well-being and school performance. But what can parents do to help their kids build … Continue reading →

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Win-Win: With Midterms Around the Corner, Students Hit the Campaign Trail

Knocking on prospective voters’ doors, conducting opposition research, helping with debate prep — it’s not every class that has students knee-deep in the election cycle. But Campaign 2018: A Hands-On Approach, a course team-taught by two Holy Cross alumni, Timothy … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between Money and the Cash in Your Wallet? Holy Cross Professor Explains for NBC News

With the economy expanding stably, unemployment numbers going down and inflation steady, the Federal Reserve has been gradually raising rates to guard against the risk of unsustainable growth. While some critics say higher interest rates add to the debt and … Continue reading →

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Follow the Question Marks: Holy Cross Students Blur the Lines Between Art and Science

A drum circle in a math class. A music lecture in a marine biology class. A hunt for freshwater shrimp with a group of wader-clad Montserrat students. It was clear that something interesting was afoot on campus as artists, musicians … Continue reading →

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Blog: Hastie ’22 Looking Forward to Making Lifelong Friends at the College

NAME Olivia Hastie ’22 HOMETOWN Holliston, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Political Science and Theatre double major ACTIVITIES Theatre production of “Little Women,” Pax Christi, Delilahs all-female a cappella group, liturgical ministry, Chapel Choir, Feminist Forum WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “The majority of my family … Continue reading →

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Blog: Greenho ’22 Hopes to Inspire Others During First Year on Campus

NAME AnnaGrace Greenho ’22 HOMETOWN Charleston, S.C. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Psychology major, Neuroscience minor ACTIVITIES Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I enjoy the small, close-knit learning community and appreciate the ability to form unique and individual connections with your … Continue reading →

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Blog: Taveras ’22 Looking Forward to Learning New Things During First Year

NAME Ramsés Taveras ’22 HOMETOWN Providence, R.I. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major ACTIVITIES Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Creative Writing club, Latinidad Identidad, Holy Cross Sales Group WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “One of the deciding factors when deciding if I wanted to attend Holy … Continue reading →

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Blog: Ruppert ’22 Excited to Take on Second Year on The Hill

NAME Aidan Ruppert ’22 HOMETOWN Rochester, N.Y. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major ACTIVITIES  WCHC Sports 88.1, Counseling Outreach Peer Educators (COPE), Admissions Outreach E-Board, Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I knew I wanted to attend a smaller college, … Continue reading →

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Blog: Baker ’22 Excited for Extracurricular Opportunities on The Hill

NAME  Mitchell Baker ’22 HOMETOWN Upton, Mass. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Political science and philosophy double major, Middle Eastern Studies or Peace and Conflict Studies concentration ACTIVITIES Mock Trial, Moot Court WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I chose Holy Cross because I immediately felt a connection … Continue reading →

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