Category Archives: Academics

‘How to Talk to Anti-Vaxers’: A Conversation With Anthony Fauci ‘62

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62 is no stranger to facing challenges head-on. In a Q&A with The Atlantic, he discusses predicting and handling public health crises, addressing the “anti-vaxer” movement, … Continue reading →

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Blog: Goddard ’19 Excited to Experience Everything Peru Has to Offer

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

NAME Margaret Goddard ’19 HOMETOWN Locust, N.J. AREAS OF STUDY English and visual arts studio double major, Latin American and Latino Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima, Peru (fall) and Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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Alumna Ann Dowd ’78 Talks Acting and Her Role on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

“As Aunt Lydia in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ the Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel, Ann Dowd is both terrifying and tender,” writes The Guardian in a recent article lauding the acting career and talent of Ann Dowd ’78, … Continue reading →

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‘Oslo,’ Directed by Bartlett Sher ’81, Wins Best Play at 2017 Tony Awards

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Among the endless talent represented at the 71st Tony Awards, “Oslo,” directed by Barlett Sher ’81, walked away with one of the evening’s most coveted recognitions: the award for best play. The play, written by J. T. Rogers, tells the … Continue reading →

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Film by Ned Crowley ’85 Opens in Theaters Across Country

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

After making its way through the 2016 film festival circuit, “Middle Man,” a dark comedy written and directed by Ned Crowley ’85 and starring “Parks and Recreation” star Jim O’Heir, has opened in theaters across the country. Crowley’s film tells … Continue reading →

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Why Your Gift Matters

Posted on June 13, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Each year, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Holy Cross community, the College is able to provide opportunities for students to discover their talents and prepare for the future. As the College nears the end of its fiscal year, … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers ‘A Jesuit Perspective on Harry Potter’

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

What do Harry Potter and Christianity have in common? According to Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, they have more in common than you’d think. In an article published by America Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Reunion Turns Romantic for Happy Couples

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

They said yes! As if reunion wasn’t already enough of a party, two romantics seized the chance to pop the question last weekend. After eight years of dating – four of which were on The Hill – Harry Chiu ’12 … Continue reading →

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Anthony Fauci ’62 At Center of Fight Against AIDS for More Than 30 Years

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Looking back over the past 36 years, CBS News recounts how far AIDS research, treatment, and prevention has come since it caught the attention of public health officials in 1981 — a positive trajectory that prominently features the contributions of … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers Insight Into A Mosque’s Refusal to Bury Muslim Terrorist

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Following the suicide bombing outside of the Manchester Arena in England, which killed 22 concert attendees and the bomber, Salman Abedi, the Manchester Central Mosque has declined to be involved in Abedi’s funeral — a decision that The Atlantic reports … Continue reading →

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Digital Transgender Archive Receives Notable Award for Description From Society of American Archivists

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The Digital Transgender Archive (DTA), directed by K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named the recipient of the 2017 C.F.W. Coker Award from the Society of American Archivists (SAA). The award, … Continue reading →

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Economics Professor Explores Impact of Superfund Budget Cuts on Public Health and Property Value

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal calls for a 30 percent cut to Superfund — the federal program responsible for funding the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous waste in the United States. In an article published by The Conversation, Katherine … Continue reading →

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Professor Explores 300 Years of Russian Artistic Imagination in New Book

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

What does commedia dell’arte, a form of theatre born in Italy in the mid-16th century, have to do with Russian cultural history? In “Vagabonding Masks: The Italian Commedia dell’Arte in the Russian Artistic Imagination” (Academic Studies Press, 2017), Olga Partan, … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Take In Spain’s Arts, Culture and History During Study Abroad Experience

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

WHAT A four-week immersive study program titled “Spanish Theater and the Cultural Horizon,” part of the College’s summer Study Abroad program. The numerous cultural institutions of the city — the museums, galleries, and exhibits — will serve as educational resources … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Coach CEO Helps Popular Brand Think ‘Outside the Bag’

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

About three years ago, the popular handbag brand Coach saw its sales plummeting. Now, according to an article by Fortune, the company is making a remarkable recovery under CEO and College of the Holy Cross alumnus Victor Luis ’88. “Since … Continue reading →

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‘Sociologist to Share Research About Schooling Practices’ in St. Maarten

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Melissa Weiner, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently featured in The Daily Herald, the leading newspaper for St. Maarten and the northeast Caribbean, and the Saint Martin News Network for her upcoming visit to … Continue reading →

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Professor and Political Science Expert Talks Trump, Comey, and Impeachment

Posted on May 24, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross’ Donald Brand, professor of political science, recently penned two op-eds for Fortune, exploring President Trump’s firing of FBI director James Comey and the ins-and-outs of presidential impeachment. The day it was posted, Brand’s impeachment … Continue reading →

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Haylie Butler ’17 Selected as Class of 2017 Valedictorian

Posted on May 18, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Haylie M. Butler ’17, of Rossmoor, Calif., has been selected to deliver the Class of 2017 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26. Butler is a Spanish and biology double major in the Health Professions Advising Program. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host 2017 JUHAN Conference

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

Community partners and students committed to social justice will participate in the 2017 Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network (JUHAN) Conference, scheduled for June 27-29, at the College of the Holy Cross. The biennial conference, titled “Principles in Crisis: Refugees and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

At her annual spring address to faculty, Margaret Freije, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College of the Holy Cross, announced this year’s recipients of the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Awards: Charles Anderton, professor of economics, and … Continue reading →

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