Category Archives: Academics

Holy Cross Alumna Connects Students to Art Through Theatre for Over 30 Years

In a recent article by The Press & Sun-Bulletin, Anne M. Brady ’78 talks about her love of teaching and facilitating the creative process in her students through theatre. Brady, a psychology major and theatre minor at Holy Cross, has … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Jookin’ Jam Session Headlines Campaign Kickoff Weekend With Verve

On Friday, April 29, hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees gathered in Dinand Library’s Main Reading Room for a one-of-a-kind performance by worldwide dance phenomenon Charles “Lil Buck” Riley and Holy Cross’ former Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) artist-in-residence, … Continue reading →

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Kalif Raymond ’16 Signs Free Agent Contract with the Denver Broncos

Kalif Raymond ’16, former wide receiver for the College of the Holy Cross football team, has signed a free agent contract with the Denver Broncos, a milestone that was covered locally by the Telegram & Gazette. “The NFL has always … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Theatre Department’s Modern-Dress ‘Hamlet’ Captures the Attention of New Audiences

More than 900 audience members experienced the modern-dress production of Shakespeare’s famous “Hamlet” put on by the Holy Cross theatre department during two consecutive April weekends in Fenwick Theatre. Fittingly, the final performance fell on the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross honors Rev. Kuzniewski with field dedication’

Last Friday during halftime at the Holy Cross vs. Boston University men’s lacrosse game, the College of the Holy Cross dedicated Holy Cross Field, home of the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams and the football team’s practice facility, to Rev. … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Dinand Library’s Exterior Spaces Are Reenergized with Art, Rooftop Garden

The exterior of Dinand Library has seen many new changes this year, including the construction of a rooftop garden and the addition of two art installations in the library’s exterior spaces. The garden is now open for use and a … Continue reading →

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‘Major in Anything…Succeed in Business’

https://youtu.be/croBbNbRutE At first, the first year student from New York City was thinking of majoring in psychology, then he turned his attention to economics. Later on, he considered political science. Finally, Gabe Fernandez admitted to himself that he had no … Continue reading →

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‘Why the New $20 Bill Matters’

In a recent blog post for The Huffington Post, Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses why it’s a good thing that Harriet Tubman will be the new face of the $20 bill. … Continue reading →

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23rd Annual Sulski Memorial Lecture Explores the ‘Shape of Space’

Tom Cecil, professor of mathematics, remembers Leonard Sulski as a demanding, no-nonsense math professor at Holy Cross, a teacher who loved his students and was dedicated to them, and one who served as a role model and an inspiration for … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery Will Feature Work of Senior Art Majors in the Exhibition ‘Amalgam’

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will show the work of graduating senior visual arts majors in the exhibition “Amalgam,” which will be exhibited from Thursday, April 28 through Friday, May … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments—from campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites. Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Members Ready to Race the 120th Boston Marathon

Today, Holy Cross students, staff, and alumni are off and running the 120th Boston Marathon. Many runners have raised funds for organizations they feel deeply connected to, exemplifying the Holy Cross commitment to being men and women for and with … Continue reading →

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Dos Estudiantes de Holy Cross Reflejan Sobre Su Viaje a la República Dominicana

Durante las vacaciones de la primavera, 25 estudiantes viajaron a la República Dominicana con Rosa Carrasquillo, una profesora adjunta en College of the Holy Cross, como parte de su clase, “Raza e Identidad.” La clase de historia está dada completamente … Continue reading →

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‘Sea change: Holy Cross show looks at our impact on nature’

A recent article in the Telegram & Gazette detailed how Alexa Horochowski’s “Club Disminución,” the current exhibit in the Cantor Art Gallery, is wowing the Holy Cross community. The artwork, some of which was created with three-dimensional videos, captivated gallery … Continue reading →

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‘A Jookin’ Jam Session with Lil Buck, Cristina Pato & Friends’ Brings Renowned Artist Collaboration to Holy Cross

“Become More: Campaign for the Future of Holy Cross” will kick off with a weekend of celebrations, headlined by international dance phenomenon Lil Buck on April 29 in the Dinand Library Main Reading Room at 8 p.m. The special collaboration, … Continue reading →

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Marshall Memorial Grants Support Holy Cross Student Projects to Improve the Worcester Community

This year, 17 students were awarded Marshall Memorial Grants through the Marshall Memorial Fund. Each semester the fund awards grants typically ranging from $200-$500 on a competitive basis for service, research, and community-based learning projects that are of academic benefit to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hockey Player Awarded Hines Unsung Hero Award

College of the Holy Cross men’s ice hockey senior forward Matt Vidal has been named the 2016 Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award winner, announced tonight by the Hockey Commissioners Association (HCA), at the Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla. Vidal is … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery, Video: Obama Advisor Broderick Johnson ’78 Speaks on ‘My Brother’s Keeper,’ Other White House Initiatives

  College of the Holy Cross alumnus Broderick Johnson ’78 returned to campus March 30 to discuss his work on behalf of President Obama as assistant to the president, Cabinet secretary and chair of the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Examines ‘Why Egyptians have mobilized against public sexual violence’

In a recent blog post for The Washington Post’s “The Monkey Cage,” Vickie Langohr, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses Egyptian activism against public sexual violence, or PSV. Launched in 2012, young activists, … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Classroom to the Primaries, Political Science Faculty Weigh In

As the presidential primary season continues, members of the Holy Cross political science department have been lending their expertise to various media outlets, providing a historical context to the political events of today. Donald Brand, professor, and Daniel Klinghard, associate … Continue reading →

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