Category Archives: Political Science

Yolanda Rabun ’90 Is Not Done Yet

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

It was the first football game of the 1986 season, Holy Cross versus Lehigh — a season that would culminate in a Patriot League championship for the Crusaders.

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Holy Cross Bestows 2021 Sanctae Crucis Awards

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

When asked about their 2021 Sanctae Crucis Award ahead of the virtual celebration on May 4, 2021, each honoree offered a variation of the above. In every interview, they expressed surprise and humility, citing the family, friends, colleagues and fellow … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Continue Experiential Learning in a Remote Semester

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Maura Sullivan Hill

For the past nine months, Rudy Antoncic ’22 worked as an intern at the U.S. Department of State, assessing how teleworking is going for their employees around the globe. Every day, he says, he talked with senior-level foreign officers in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates 175th Commencement

Posted on May 21, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross announced 748 bachelor of arts degree candidates at its 175th commencement held in person this morning on the College’s Fitton Field. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career diplomat and Representative of the United States of America to the United … Continue reading →

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Russia Stands to Benefit From Political Unrest in Bulgaria, Says Holy Cross Political Science Professor

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Bulgaria seems poised for new parliamentary elections after the country’s main opposition party was unable to form a government this past week. How will Bulgaria’s crisis affect its relations with the West, but also with Russia? Nina Barzachka, assistant professor … Continue reading →

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Emma Davison ‘21 Named Class of 2021 Valedictorian

Posted on April 28, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Emma Davison ’21 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2021 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 21. Emma is a political science and Middle Eastern studies double major with a concentration in peace and conflict … Continue reading →

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Center for Career Development Focuses on the Lifelong Value of a Holy Cross Education

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

As graduation season approaches for colleges across the country, students are focusing on the next step after commencement — but at the College of the Holy Cross, the “what next” and, more importantly, the “why” have been questions in progress … Continue reading →

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Alicia Molt-West ’09 Traces Her Path from Mount St. James to the White House

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Whenever Alicia Molt-West ’09 returned home for the holidays after graduating from Holy Cross, she’d make a breakfast or lunch date with her former history professor and friend, Stephanie Yuhl.

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New Holy Cross Course Examines the Science and Politics of Pandemics

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Nearly 30 students gathered on a March Zoom call to learn about the biological workings and political impact of a global pandemic, in today’s class, the HIV/AIDS virus. It’s nearly a year to the day since Gov. Charlie Baker locked … Continue reading →

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SGA Co-Presidents Reflect on a Year Unlike Any Other

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Maura Sullivan Hill

Noah Sisk ’21 and Victoria Tara ’21 campaigned successfully for co-presidents of the Student Government Association (SGA) with the slogan, “Let’s get real.” Fresh off a semester in Washington, DC, through Holy Cross’ Semester Away Program, the pair used the … Continue reading →

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McFarland Center’s ‘Dismantling Structural Racism’ Series Featured on NBC Boston

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Alumnus Ron Lawson ’75, chief operating officer of Care for the Homeless, is one of several prominent Black alumni taking part in a virtual discussion series with the Holy Cross community organized by the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi Earns National Award

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Omicron Epsilon, Holy Cross’ Chapter of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi, has been named an “Honor Chapter” for its outstanding activities in 2019-20, an award that was bestowed to only 11 out of 627 chapters nationwide. … Continue reading →

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Vanecko Shows the World What It Means to “Fight Like A Girl”

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Mary Kate Vanecko ’17 first discovered boxing as a way to cross-train while playing varsity lacrosse at Holy Cross. She liked it so much, she joined the boxing club at Trinity College in Dublin while studying abroad junior year. When … Continue reading →

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Bipartisanship Should Be the Guiding Star in Trump Impeachment, Says Political Science Professor

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent Fortune commentary, Donald Brand, professor of political science at Holy Cross, argues that rushing President Donald Trump’s ongoing Senate impeachment trial will only worsen America’s wounds. Instead we should let bipartisanship be the guiding star. According to Brand, … Continue reading →

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Could the Electoral College Votes in 2020 Elections Be Overturned? Political Science Professor Explains

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Vice President Mike Pence and Republicans in Congress have been under pressure to reject or delay the certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump, set to take place during a formal joint session of Congress on January … Continue reading →

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The Washington Post Highlights Holy Cross Political Science Professor’s Research on Mass Protests

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

Over the past six months, Bulgaria has been shaken by a wave of anti-government protests, with thousands of demonstrators demanding the resignation of its prime minister, but so far the unpopular regime has survived. Can these mass protests lead to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Mediation Team Takes Home Top Prize Once Again in International Competition

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Maura Sullivan Hill

The Holy Cross mediation team took first prize at the major collegiate tournament of the fall 2020 semester, the Brenau Invitational Mediation Tournament—the latest in a years-long string of successful showings on the national and international mediation competition circuit. At … Continue reading →

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Blog: Intarapanich ’24 Excited to Meet Classmates and Explore Internship and Research Opportunities

Posted on December 14, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Yada Intarapanich ’24 Hometown: Falls Church, Virginia. Studies She’s Considering: Political science, health professions advising, and Middle Eastern studies. Why She Chose Holy Cross: Beautiful campus, faculty’s dedication to student well-being, and the fact that Holy Cross has an … Continue reading →

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Blog: Whaley ’24 Plans to Volunteer in Worcester and Study Abroad

Posted on December 14, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Owen Whaley ’24 Hometown: Cary, North Carolina Studies he’s considering: Political science, history, pre-law program Activities: Alexander Hamilton Society What he’s most looking forward to: Holy Cross is an incredible community, and I am grateful to be part of … Continue reading →

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Local Politicians Defying Their Own COVID Restrictions Can Be Damaging, Says Holy Cross Professor

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

As the COVID-19 pandemic surges, several high-profile local leaders around the country are facing criticism for attending dinners and taking vacations, acts that appear to defy their own public health orders. In a recent interview with Bloomberg’s CityLab, Alex Hindman, … Continue reading →

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