Category Archives: Academics

Eleven Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Alo C. Basu, of the psychology department, earned B.S. degrees in brain and cognitive sciences and in biology … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Present ‘The Royal Family’

Posted on March 28, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross theatre department will present “The Royal Family,” written by George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber and directed by Steve Vineberg, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Humanities. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, … Continue reading →

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Artists from Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble Offer Powerful Reflection on the Syrian Crisis

Posted on March 27, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) at the College of the Holy Cross presents “Home Within,” an onstage collaboration between Syrian clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh, and Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad on Tuesday, April 4, 8 p.m. in Seelos Theatre. The … Continue reading →

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‘SPEAK: Kathak and Tap Unite’ Receives Its East Coast Premiere at Holy Cross

Posted on March 20, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) at the College of the Holy Cross presents “SPEAK: Kathak and Tap Unite,” a collaboration that brings together leading artists in kathak and tap dance, in its east coast premiere on Monday, March 27, at 8 … Continue reading →

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First-Year Student Named Winner of Holy Cross Shark Tank Competition

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

Just three years ago, Paul Wiley ’20 founded PW Industries, which specializes in custom, handcrafted executive products and jewelry for the promotional products industry. Now, as his business is booming with customers like Lamborghini and the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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No Major? No Problem: First-Year Students Learn It’s Never Too Early to Explore Business

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

“Major in anything and succeed in business.” That’s the motto of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies (COES) Professional Program and Prebusiness Program, which connects Holy Cross’ liberal arts education to the marketplace. But what about first-year students who have … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Comments on How President Trump’s Language Could Change Citizens’ Understanding of ‘Democracy’

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, is back in the news again with an op-ed published in Fortune. In her latest piece, Hooper argues how … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Member Offers Insight on the Shifting Relationship Between China and the Vatican

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Could the split between China and the Vatican be on the mend? Tom Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, and a lecturer in sociology and anthropology, discusses how a Sino-Vatican rapprochement … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Conference to Reframe History of Science in Middle East and North Africa Region

Posted on March 6, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Carla Nappi, associate professor of history and Canada Research Chair of Early Modern Studies at the University of British Columbia, will offer the keynote address at a conference titled “Globalization of Science in the Middle East and North Africa, 18th-20th … Continue reading →

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Professor Emeritus Comments on the Aging Process in Men

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Jessica Kennedy

Edward Thompson, professor emeritus of sociology at College of the Holy Cross, lent his knowledge on the aging process and the social worlds of older men to The Wall Street Journal in an article about the challenges faced by aging … Continue reading →

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Student Makes Headlines at CNN

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

Journalists are not typically the subject of a news story. But CNN student intern Ali Larkin ’18 made a newsworthy accomplishment when a piece she penned for the network last Thursday soared to one of the most widely-read website stories … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Neil Fingleton ‘04 Remembered as Star Basketball Player, Actor

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

  Neil Fingleton ’04, the 7’8” history major and star basketball player at the College of the Holy Cross, was remembered by Boston Globe and multiple other media outlets after his death this past weekend. Fingleton, who transferred to Holy … Continue reading →

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Alumna Uses Liberal Arts Education to Explore Intersectionality of Religion and Law

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

Rebecca Murphy ’06, a religious studies major while at the College of the Holy Cross, utilized her liberal arts education to explore the interconnected nature of religion and law. While she originally aspired to be a religious studies professor like … Continue reading →

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Blog: Caron ’20 Eager to Share Experiences During Semester in Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Spencer Caron ’20 HOMETOWN Belchertown, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Philosophy major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I chose Holy Cross because it offered everything that I was looking for. The small size, proximity to Boston, strong alumni network and dedication … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Writes Letter to Trump Administration for Campaign

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Tat-siong Benny Liew, the Class of 1956 Professor in New Testament Studies and professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, recently wrote a letter on President’s Day addressed to president Donald Trump, vice president Michael Pence, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Among Top Undergraduate Fulbright Scholarship Producers

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

According to data submitted by the Institute of International Education, the College of the Holy Cross ranks as one of the top undergraduate producers of the Fulbright Scholarship during the 2016-2017 academic year. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. … Continue reading →

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‘How the Trump-Russia Election Controversy Only Makes Putin Stronger’

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

After the resignation of national security advisor Michael Flynn, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, offered her expert insight in an op-ed for Fortune on … Continue reading →

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Photos: ArtsWorcester Showcases Holy Cross Talent at Annual Exhibition

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Michelle Jin '17

From the layered landscapes of the Grand Canyon to the beauty of the human body, 13 Holy Cross students explore the intersectionality of art, science, and identity through original artwork on display at the 13th Annual ArtsWorcester College Show. The … Continue reading →

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Simulation Challenges Students to Explore Complexities of U.S.-Mexico Border Issue

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Fifteen Holy Cross students — from a range of class years and disciplines — spent a recent Saturday taking on a current hot-button topic: the U.S.-Mexico border issue. As a part of the Presidential Scholars Symposium, the students participated in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Member Recognized for Contributions to Catholic Higher Education

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Jessica Kennedy

Thomas Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, was awarded the Presidents’ Distinguished Service Award by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) for … Continue reading →

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