Category Archives: Academics

28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Twenty-eight students from the class of 2015 at the College of the Holy Cross were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, on October 26. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks out students at Jesuit institutions of higher learning who … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross musicians help soothe souls at St. Vincent psych unit’

A recent Telegram & Gazette article showcases College of the Holy Cross junior Tiffany Holland ’16 in her efforts to bring musical spirit to the psychiatric unit at St. Vincent Hospital.  With the help of Christine Case, volunteer coordinator at … Continue reading →

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Renowned Organist Jonathan William Moyer to Perform as Part of the Chapel Artists Series

Internationally renowned organist Jonathan William Moyer will perform as part of the Chapel Artist Series on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross. The concert program, “The Chorale tradition … Continue reading →

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Biology Professor’s Research on Extinct Dodo Bird Makes International Headlines

With new insight on perhaps one of the most distinguished animals to have gone extinct in human history, Leon Claessens, associate professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, has had a busy week sharing his new discoveries … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor to Be Featured on C-SPAN3’s American History TV

A lecture by Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, will  be featured on C-SPAN3’s American History TV (AHTV) this Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. ET. For on-campus viewers, or others in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Humanities Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Stephen J. Prior Professor of the Humanities, Maurice Geracht, received the 2014 Distinguished Teaching Award at the College’s annual President’s Convocation and Awards Ceremony. He has been a member of the English department and the College of the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross show documents Italian nativity art’

On the front page of the arts section, the Boston Globe reviewed the College of the Holy Cross’s Cantor Art Gallery exhibit “The Italian Presepe: Cultural Landscapes of the Soul,” calling it a “rare art exhibition that small children might … Continue reading →

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Unity Week Events to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion at Holy Cross

The Student Government Association, in partnership with the Diversity Leadership Team and various academic departments, offices and student organizations, have planned various discussions, film screenings, workshops and multicultural festivals around topics related to diversity and inclusion. The events, which run … Continue reading →

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Professional New York Laptop Ensemble Sideband to Perform at Holy Cross

The Sideband Laptop Ensemble will perform at the College of the Holy Cross on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall. Sideband is a professional laptop ensemble based in New York created by former members of PLOrk, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Theatre Department to Perform Postmodern Comedy ‘Cloud 9’

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present their fall production “Cloud 9,” written by Charyl Churchill and directed by Scott Malia, assistant professor of theatre. The performances will be held in Fenwick Theatre, located … Continue reading →

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‘US public schools are better than they’ve ever been’

In a recent interview published by Vox.com, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, reputes the idea that the United States public school education is on the decline.  Instead, Schneider says there has never been … Continue reading →

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Grammy-Winning Holy Cross Professor to Give Talk on ‘The Birth of Stereophonic Recording’

Toby Mountain, lecturer and director of studios in the music department, will give a talk titled “The Birth of Stereophonic Recording: How Nazi Germany Perfected and Lost a Revolutionary Audio Recording Technology” on Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. in Rehm … Continue reading →

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‘The Bottom Line: helping Worcester students obtain collegiate and professional success’

In a recent article for MassLive, Fredery Munoz ‘15, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross studying accounting and economics with a minor in philosophy, discusses his experience with the organization Bottom Line. Founded in Boston in 1997, … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Sean Gustin never rests’

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette profiled College of the Holy Cross student Sean Gustin ’16  as a stand out scholar- athlete who is a member of both the Crusader  hockey team and baseball team. He is the only student –athlete … Continue reading →

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‘Gothic-style clock tower will preserve spirit of original’

In a recent article, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette spoke with Christopher Dustin, professor of philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross, about the almost completed reconstruction of the Worcester State Hospital Clock Tower that once stood as a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Tortorelli ’16 Excited to Study Literature at Oxford University

NAME Paige Tortorelli ’16 HOMETOWN New Fairfield, Conn.   AREAS OF STUDY English major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College, University of Oxford in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “My decision to study in England stems from a strong desire … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Sweeney ’18 Captures a Jesuit Education in Pictures

NAME Maeve Sweeney  ’18 HOMETOWN Scranton, Penn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS  “I’ve always been interested going to school in New England, and I was immediately attracted to the College’s beautiful campus and rigorous academics.” … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Burgarello ’18 Prepares for the Business World While Combining a Love for Social Media

NAME Marco Burgarello ’18 HOMETOWN Phoenix STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “While being recruited for baseball across the country during my senior year of high school, I was introduced to the baseball program at Holy … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Holy Cross Challenges You to ‘Ask More’ – and Bowles ’18 Can’t Wait

NAME Kathleen (Katie) Bowles ’18 HOMETOWN New York City STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Political science major with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “After visiting campuses, speaking with current students, and doing my research, I … Continue reading →

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Blog: DeSantis ’18 Shares the Unique and Special Student Experience at Holy Cross

NAME Michael DeSantis ’18 HOMETOWN Pittsburgh STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING History major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I applied to Holy Cross because of its excellent academics and the many positives of its liberal arts education, such as small classes and … Continue reading →

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