Category Archives: Philosophy

“I Saw That my Dreams Were Actually Attainable”

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Megan Bard

As a child, Cassandra Smith ’23 was enamored by the glamour of the Met Gala and New York Fashion Week. The designs, colors and displays caught her attention and fueled her dreams of one day being part of the international … Continue reading →

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34 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 28, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

  In October, 34 members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2023 were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society.  Selection is one of the highest honors that can be earned on a Jesuit campus. … Continue reading →

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Fenwick Scholar Questions Economics Theory Built on Humans Acting Selfishly

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Michael Bonner

The College of the Holy Cross introduced Max Hendrix ’23 to a new side of economics: one that includes philosophy and psychology.   

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Three Holy Cross Professors Honored for Scholarship and Advising

Posted on June 30, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

In her address at the spring faculty assembly, Margaret Freije, provost and dean of the College, presented the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Award for Outstanding Scholarship to Paige Reynolds of the Department of English, the Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Award … Continue reading →

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Students Share What It Was Like Living Through the Pandemic at an Empty Holy Cross

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Nearly all Holy Cross alumni have experienced life on a bustling campus, from noisy, packed dining spaces to hilly paths teeming with foot traffic. But when the pandemic forced students to return to their homes last March, a small group … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes Twelve Tenure-Track Faculty Members

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

At the start of the 2020-21 academic year, Holy Cross welcomed new tenure-track faculty members, joining the following departments: biology, classics, English, mathematics and computer science, philosophy, psychology, sociology and anthropology, Spanish, and world languages, literatures and cultures. The scholars … Continue reading →

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31 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 19, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirty-one Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu,  the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a virtual ceremony held recently. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service.  Selection to Alpha … Continue reading →

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Dr. Anthony Fauci ’62 Talks to Holy Cross Students About the Pandemic: ‘Don’t Give Up Hope’

Posted on October 7, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Dr. Anthony Fauci ’62, the nation’s most trusted expert leading the COVID-19 response, joined current Holy Cross students in a live webinar on October 6 to discuss the trajectory of the coronavirus pandemic and the best ways students can keep … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Awarded in Multiple Categories of International Academy of Dispute Resolution Vilnius Competition

Posted on August 7, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As one of only two undergraduate institutions invited to participate in this year’s International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) Vilnius competition, Holy Cross was an underdog with—as it turns out—a big bite. At its conclusion, the international law school competition … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Find Ways to Continue Supporting Worcester Community Organizations During the Pandemic

Posted on August 5, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

The COVID-19 crisis has brought disruption and loss, but it has also sparked in many Holy Cross students the desire to help and inspired new ways to continue making a difference. Community-service programs, in particular, such as Community-Based Learning (CBL) … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Summer: Elizabeth Larkin ’21

Posted on July 29, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Elizabeth Larkin ’21 Summer Plans: Intern, Seaside Design and Digital Marketing Hometown: Centerport, NY Major: Philosophy, studio art minor Summer Plans This summer I’m interning remotely for Seaside Digital Design & Marketing. The company works with service-based businesses in the … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference Goes Virtual in Response to Pandemic

Posted on May 6, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As faculty members across the College worked to transition their courses to a distance-learning format this semester, one of the many logistical challenges to tackle was the annual Academic Conference, where students present the results of their independent work in … Continue reading →

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When Major League Baseball Starts, Matt Blake ’07 Will be on the Sport’s Biggest Stage

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

When the 2020 baseball season finally begins, Matt Blake ’07 will put on the most famous uniform in sports history, the white, pinstriped pants and shirt with the interlocking, navy blue NY over the heart. It is the uniform worn … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Reflect, Find Tranquility Through Off-Campus Retreats

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Jane Carlton

When Christine Church ’20 told her friends last spring that she was taking part in a five-day silent retreat, the reaction was anything but quiet. “They said, ‘oh, I could never do that. I could never be silent for five days.’” … Continue reading →

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The Climate Crisis: Holy Cross Students, Faculty and Staff Explore a Warming World

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Climate change is such a large, global challenge, it can be hard to imagine how a single person can make an impact. But not for Renee LeBlanc ’21, an environmental studies and political science double major, and co-chair of the … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Campus: A Peek Inside Residence Life at Holy Cross

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Ninety percent of Holy Cross students live in one of 11 residence halls on campus — but how do they make those spaces feel like home? The answer is both literal and emotional. The Holy Cross housing experience starts as … Continue reading →

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Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

After decades of shaping students and the College, the following faculty members announced their retirement from Holy Cross this spring: Isabel Alvarez Borland, distinguished professor of arts and humanities; Patricia Bizzell, distinguished professor of humanities; John Hamilton, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Is Theistic Belief Rational in a Scientific Age? A Philosopher and Astrophysicist Exchange Arguments

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The practice of engaging with difficult questions lies at the heart of a Holy Cross education. On April 9, those packed into Seelos Theatre grappled with a particularly formidable one: Is theistic belief rational in a scientific age? The highly-anticipated … Continue reading →

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At Holy Cross, Professors Become Mentors

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Jane Carlton

With small class sizes and faculty members committed to their success, Holy Cross students develop close bonds with professors, both in and out of the classroom — a cornerstone of the Holy Cross experience. From guiding students in independent lab … Continue reading →

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Student Organizers Challenge Campus to Critically Explore Issues of Diversity During Unity Week

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jane Carlton

For this year’s annual Unity Week, the two student chairs — Co-Officers of Diversity for the Student Government Association Mithra Salmassi ’19 and Manuel “Manny” Trejo ’19 — wanted to honor intersectionality while leaving space for exploration and introspection. So … Continue reading →

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