Category Archives: Academics

‘Rinklin alters perceptions in a new show at Zevitas Gallery’

Cristi Rinklin, associate professor and chair of the visual arts department  at the College of the Holy Cross, received a glowing review from the Boston Globe and WBUR for her new paintings on display at the Steven Zevitas Gallery. The … Continue reading →

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Sociology Professor Offers Voice for Those With Alzheimer’s Disease

Associate professor of sociology, Renée Beard, can trace back her initial interest in Alzheimer’s disease to when she was fourteen years old. Working as a housecleaner in a nursing home in a small New Hampshire town, she met Margarita Wheeler, … Continue reading →

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College Community Joins Together to Listen, Learn, Converse in Solidarity

For three hours, Rehm Library was standing room only as members of the College community listened intently. The beautiful space in Smith Hall — so often the scene of intellectual discussions, critical thinking, thought-provoking questions, personal reflections, and emotional discernment … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Christmastime at Holy Cross is a Sight to See

Exhibit A that this is the most wonderful time of the year: the Holy Cross campus. From festive decorations to sounds of the season to snow gently falling, the splendor of Mount St. James is even more magical during this … Continue reading →

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‘Pakistan School Attack: The Symbolism Is Unmistakable’

In his debut piece for WBUR’s Cognoscenti, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the symbolism in the recent Pakistan school attack, which killed 145 people. “Watching livestream reporting on the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Prof. Publishes Book on National Issues in Urban Education

Ericka Fisher, associate professor and chair of the education department at the College of the Holy Cross, has written a book titled “Educating the Urban Race: The Evolution of an American High School,” which was released by Lexington Books on … Continue reading →

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Video: What is CreateLab?

Video by Tom Rettig “CreateLab is… I wouldn’t even call it an experimental course, it’s more of an experiment,” explains  Leah Hager Cohen, Distinguished Writer in Residence at the College, and a CreateLab faculty member. Operating free from the constraints … Continue reading →

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Recent Alumna Invited to Showcase at “Art on the Marquee”

Bang Luu, a member of the class of 2014, was recently selected as an artist for the 12th installation of “Art on the Marquee.” Boston Cyberarts and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) will be presenting nine new works by … Continue reading →

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Student Video Profile: Oswaldo Subillaga ’16

‘At Holy Cross, I’ve always felt accompanied on the route we travel toward success’ ‘En Holy Cross siempre me he sentido acompañado en ese camino que recorremos todos hacia el éxito.’ NAME Oswaldo “Oz” Subillaga ’’16 NOMBRE Oswaldo “Oz” Subillaga … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Joe Dalton ’15

NAME Joe Dalton ’15 HOMETOWN Andover, Mass. ACADEMICS Economics and music double major SEEKING NEW CHALLENGES When considering his options in high school, Joe realized he wanted to be part of a small academic community that wasn’t afraid to wrestle … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Shea Maunsell ’15

NAME Shea Maunsell ’15 HOMETOWN Chicago ACADEMICS Classics and self-designed international relations double major A LOCAL COMMITMENT Shea has a successful track record of making herself at home in new places. Originally from Chicago, she has created a place for … Continue reading →

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Student Profile: Payton Shubrick ’15

NAME Payton Shubrick ’15 HOMETOWN Springfield, Mass. ACADEMICS Political science with concentrations in Africana Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies DISCOVERING THE HILL Payton, a high school track star, first heard about Holy Cross from fellow Springfield native and former … Continue reading →

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At the Frontiers of Autism Research, Prof. Schmidt’s Work Offers Exciting New Perspectives

A cognitive psychologist, Professor Richard Schmidt’s research has long focused on the motor movements of socially interacting individuals. “Interpersonal relations rely not only on spoken, linguistic communication, but also on the shared physical language of the body,” he says. “For … Continue reading →

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From Siberia to Connecticut River Valley, Prof. Sobczak and Environmental Research Students are Making an Impact

You can’t take your eyes off the images on the walls of William Sobczak’s office. Here, the lush and stunning beauty of the Connecticut River Valley. There, the complexity and intricacy of the wetlands along the Hudson River. And on … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross students see a more conciliatory side of the law, claim 3rd place in mediation competition’

A recent Mass Live article features the mediation team from the College of the Holy Cross, who placed 3rd in the 15th Annual International Mediation Tournament and earned a chance to be one of four undergraduate teams to compete against … Continue reading →

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Santander Renews Support for International Study Programs at Holy Cross

During a recent ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross, Santander Bank, N.A. through its Santander Universities Global Division, signed its second collaborative agreement with the Holy Cross, which will enhance existing faculty-led study tours and immersion programs that … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Women in Business Conference Perfect Opportunity for Alumnae, Students to Network

By Lauren Biolsi ’17, Lauren Campson ’16, Patricia Feraud ’15, Caroline Keane ’17, MaryAnn Lashoto ’16 (abroad), Brooke Levine ’15, Sydney Pugliares ’16 (abroad), Alex Schiffmann ’15 The annual Women in Business Conference is one of the year’s most anticipated … Continue reading →

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‘Kraft family looks to build soccer stadium in Boston’

In a recent Boston Globe article, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and former Major League Soccer (MLS) referee, comments on the Kraft family’s proposal for a new soccer stadium located outside of Boston’s … Continue reading →

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‘Morocco lost the Cup of Nations over irrational fears about Ebola’

In a recent article for The Conversation, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Ann Sheehy, assistant professor of biology at the College, collaborated on an piece about both the bad science and bad … Continue reading →

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