Category Archives: Academics

‘High School is too old school’

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the reinvention of the American high school in American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” The article discusses the $50 million campaign “XQ: The Super School Project” launched by … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Honors Five Alumni for Professional Achievement and Commitment to Service, Faith and Justice

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross has honored five alumni with the Sanctae Crucis Awards. The highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on a graduate, the annual awards are presented to alumni who are leaders in business, professional or … Continue reading →

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Author Sonya Huber to Give Reading in Working Writers Series

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

Sonya Huber, an author of several books of nonfiction and an associate professor of English at Fairfield University, will give a reading in the Working Writers Series on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library, Smith Hall. The … Continue reading →

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Blog: Hoeschen ’17 Excited About One-on-One Tutorials During Study Abroad

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Hildie Hoeschen ’17 HOMETOWN St. Paul, Minnesota AREAS OF STUDY Sociology major with premedical concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College, University of Oxford in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “I would have been thrilled to study anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Students Study “Sugar, Sex and Aging”

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

Michelle Mondoux, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for her research on the effects of a high-glucose diet in C. elegans. According to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Department Announces the Fall 2015 Concert Series

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The music department at the College of the Holy Cross is excited to announce the concert schedule for the fall semester. One of the many highlights of the series is a concert of French music of the 19th and 20th … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Hold Lecture and Panel for Constitution Day

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate Constitution Day with a series of events in September.  On Sept. 17, Aaron Herold, visiting assistant professor of political science, will give a talk titled “Religion in Constitutional Law and the Public … Continue reading →

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Dean Esther Levine Reflects on 35 Years at Holy Cross

Posted on September 10, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Esther Levine, international scholar and student advisor and former class dean, has brought a unique voice, strong convictions and a deeply personal narrative to matters of diversity and inclusion throughout her 35 years at the College of the Holy Cross. In … Continue reading →

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Six Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

Six members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of professor. Josep Alba-Salas, of the Spanish department, earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in linguistics from Cornell University, his M.A. in comparative literature from … Continue reading →

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Blog: Nord ’17 Plans to Complete Course Work and Internship During Yearlong Study in China

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME Holly Nord ’17 HOMETOWN Killingworth, Connecticut AREAS OF STUDY Political science and Chinese double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Beijing (fall) Shanghai (spring) WHY SHE CHOSE CHINA “To improve my Mandarin and become immersed in the Chinese culture. This unique … Continue reading →

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Students to Showcase Work at Annual Summer Research Symposium and Internship Expo

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Before the semester is well underway, students will be showcasing the broad gamut of work they took part in throughout the summer at the 22nd annual Summer Research Symposium and the eighth annual Internship Expo. The accomplishments of students from … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing Faculty to Kick Off Working Writers Series

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The Working Writers Series will kick off the fall semester with readings from Morris Collins, visiting assistant professor of English, and Leila Philip, associate professor of English at Holy Cross. They will each read excerpts from their work on Sept. … Continue reading →

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‘Research focuses on hidden stigmas’

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article in New England Psychologist, Stephenie Chaudoir, assistant professor of psychology, explains her research on concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs). CSIs are a class of experiences, identities, and characteristics that are often socially devalued but can be concealed. … Continue reading →

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Chapel Artist Series Returns with World-Famous Organists for 2015-16

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

The College of the Holy Cross’ Chapel Artist Series will return for the 2015-16 academic year featuring organists Philippe Lefebvre and Silvius von Kessel.  Both musicians have studied, performed, and taught across Europe and the U.S. and each will perform … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Grad and Visiting Professor Receive Prestigious American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

Alyssa L. Trometter, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2008, and Nathaniel K. Powell, visiting lecturer at Holy Cross in spring 2015, both received the esteemed American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Public Fellowship. Each … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Series of Events to Honor the Pope’s Historic U.S. Visit

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Pope Francis, the world’s first Jesuit pope, will make his first visit to the U.S. Sept. 22–27, 2015. To celebrate and honor the pope’s historic visit, the College of the Holy Cross will host a series of events. The College … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Katrina Exhibit at Holy Cross Featured on National Radio

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In the honor of the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness,” an exhibit that will focus on the relationship … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Shala Murray ’10 to Compete for the Title of Ms. America 2015

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

College of the Holy Cross alumna Shala Murray ’10, Ms. New England 2015, will take the stage on Saturday, Aug. 29 and compete for the title of Ms. America 2015 at the Curtis Theatre in Brea, Calif. For Murray, winning … Continue reading →

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‘Liberal arts strongholds stand by their plans’

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

A recent article in the Worcester Business Journal highlighted the College of the Holy Cross for its strong commitment towards providing a liberal arts education. The article writes that a number of universities have become increasingly trade-focused, but Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: New Student Orientations Prepare the Class of 2019

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over the summer, members of the Class of 2019 participated in a range of orientation programs designed to prepare students for their new adventure on Mount St. James. Through these programs, students began establishing relationships with fellow classmates; met staff, … Continue reading →

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