Category Archives: Political Science

Holy Cross Alumnus Runs Across Country for Charity

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

Matthew “Matty” Gregg ’00 was six years old when he first dreamed of being a transcontinental runner. The idea was sparked after he watched a biopic on Terry Fox, a Canadian amputee, who ran coast to coast in 1980 to … Continue reading →

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The United States of Anxiety: Experts Weigh in on How to Stay Engaged in Politics Without Burning Out

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

If you thought presidential election seasons were tumultuous in the past, brace yourself for Election 2020. The 24-hour news cycle, smartphones and ubiquity of social media have caused politics to invade Americans’ lives in ways that have upended their sense … Continue reading →

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Mable Millner Looks Back Over a Career Spent Looking Ahead

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Holy Cross Magazine

“The message was so special,” says Mable L. Millner, smiling as she reads a card resting next to a bouquet of flowers on her desk: “‘Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.’” The … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Policy Thesis Earns Landon Cass ’20 the Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away Program Award

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Jane Carlton

A thesis paper on renewable energy policies has garnered Landon Cass ’20 the Vannicelli Washington Semester Away Award for the Spring 2019 semester. The Vannicelli Award, named for the late Holy Cross political science professor and Washington Semester director Maurizio … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Alumni Named to 2019 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Two Holy Cross alumni, Michelle Moreno-Silva ’15 and Philippe Doria Candido ’11, are among those named to El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30 Under 30” list for 2019. Now in its fourth year, “Latino 30 Under 30” honors young individuals making … 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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Holy Cross Welcomes Seven Tenure-Track Faculty Members for the 2019-20 Academic Year

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Seven faculty members at College of the Holy Cross have been welcomed into tenure-track positions for the 2019-20 academic year. They will each join a different department: economics, English, history, physics, political science, Spanish and visual arts. The new faculty … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Leads Nonstop Philanthropy From an Unexpected Source

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Mention billion-dollar international powerhouse World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and the thoughts of many automatically land on its colorful characters and eye-popping feats of athleticism. But Mary Ellen Curran ’86 says there’s another story to tell. As the company’s senior vice … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Prestigious Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers Conference

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

The 24th Annual Conference of the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW) was held at the College of the Holy Cross from October 3-6, 2019. Hosted by Lee Oser, professor of English, the three-day event featured 17 seminars; … Continue reading →

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Learning Outside the Classroom at Holy Cross

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Not all education takes place in an academic building — particularly at College of the Holy Cross, where outside-the-classroom learning opportunities range from local to global. Whether you’re contributing to community engagement or diving into summer research or spending a … Continue reading →

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10 Things to Know About Academics at Holy Cross

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Jane Carlton

If you’re looking for an education that combines academic excellence, critical inquiry and meaningful reflection, then the College of the Holy Cross might just be the perfect fit. From first-year seminars to undergrad research opportunities, here are 10 facts to … Continue reading →

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A Tour Guide’s Guide to Holy Cross

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Jane Carlton

What should students expect in their first year at Holy Cross? How do students spend their free time? Is it true the College brings food trucks to campus? Five current Holy Cross tour guides — Caitlin Keaveny ’21, a psychology … Continue reading →

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Eight Holy Cross Students, Recent Alumni Receive Distinguished Scholarships

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Jane Carlton

College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have earned an impressive array of scholarships this year from prestigious organizations, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholar Program and the Fulbright Program. These honors are testimony to the astonishing intellectual curiosity of Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Analyzes the U.S. Foreign Terrorist Watchlist, Reveals Inconsistencies

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Since 1997, the U.S. Foreign Terrorist Watchlist has been blacklisting America’s enemies, yet some believe that it has done little to actually thwart terrorism attempts. Helping to break down this complex issue is Eric Fleury ’08, visiting assistant professor of … Continue reading →

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Blog: First-Year Student Nurtures Passion for French Culture on Maymester to Paris

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Lucy Rizzo ’22 Hometown: Bronxville, New York Areas of study: Political science and visual art studio double major Maymester program: “Arts and Architecture” in Paris, France. Students in this program explore the arts and architecture of Paris to trace the history of … 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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It’s Never Too Late: Holy Cross Alumna Pens Two Bestselling Novels

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

When Karen McManus ’91 published her first book in May 2017, she realized a dream deferred. An aspiring author since childhood, she experienced the thrill of watching her first novel catapult onto The New York Times’ best-seller list and remain … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule: Holy Cross Alumnus Helps Provide Health Care to the Homeless

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Ron Lawson ’75 had worked for 14 years as a financial analyst and manager for some of the biggest firms on Wall Street. So when he was suddenly laid off in the early 1990s recession, he didn’t think much of … Continue reading →

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Jon Favreau ’03, Former Obama Speechwriter, Talks 2020 Presidential Candidates, His First Encounter With Obama, and Holy Cross

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Evangelia Stefanakos

During a single hour-long conversation, former director of speechwriting for President Obama and current podcast celebrity Jon Favreau ’03 covered myriad topics: the strengths and failures of the new Democratic House majority, 2020 presidential candidates, his tense first encounter with … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Students Find Success After Graduation

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Jane Carlton

What doors does a degree from Holy Cross open? If you’re a recent grad, you just might be changing the world by teaching music to refugee children in Palestine, finishing your second year of law school or managing clients for … Continue reading →

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