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Category Archives: Political Science
Holy Cross Is Once Again a Top Producer of Fulbright Students in the U.S.
The College of the Holy Cross is once again among the colleges producing the highest number of Fulbright students, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, which published its annual “Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars and Students” for the … Continue reading
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Ten Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2019
From researching fruit flies to reimagining the first commercially successful color film, College of the Holy Cross faculty members are making massive contributions to their fields — and to their classrooms. Hear a bit more from the 10 newly tenured … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Chinese Studies, English, Featured, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, News, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Visual Arts, World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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Two Alumni, Political World Veterans Teach Course Examining Politics From Inside-Out
The advertisement starts with a video of Hillary Clinton on stage. “If you look at the map of the United States, there’s all that red in the middle where Trump won,” she says. The video is intercut with images of … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holy Cross Magazine, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Political Science, Winter 2019
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Win-Win: With Midterms Around the Corner, Students Hit the Campaign Trail
Knocking on prospective voters’ doors, conducting opposition research, helping with debate prep — it’s not every class that has students knee-deep in the election cycle. But Campaign 2018: A Hands-On Approach, a course team-taught by two Holy Cross alumni, Timothy … Continue reading
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Blog: Hastie ’22 Looking Forward to Making Lifelong Friends at the College
NAME Olivia Hastie ’22 HOMETOWN Holliston, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Political Science and Theatre double major ACTIVITIES Theatre production of “Little Women,” Pax Christi, Delilahs all-female a cappella group, liturgical ministry, Chapel Choir, Feminist Forum WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “The majority of my family … Continue reading
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Blog: Baker ’22 Excited for Extracurricular Opportunities on The Hill
NAME Mitchell Baker ’22 HOMETOWN Upton, Mass. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Political science and philosophy double major, Middle Eastern Studies or Peace and Conflict Studies concentration ACTIVITIES Mock Trial, Moot Court WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I chose Holy Cross because I immediately felt a connection … Continue reading
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Service in Practice: Teach for America Counts Holy Cross as Top Contributor
A dozen recent Holy Cross alumni are taking their love of learning and service to the classroom by joining the ranks of Teach for America. Teach for America, a non-profit organization that works in partnership with communities to expand educational … Continue reading
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Alumna Leads Movement to Empower and Advance Female Visual Artists
In 1999, Maggie O’Neill departed Holy Cross with a political science degree in hand and a plan in mind: She was going to law school. There was just one problem. “I didn’t really want to go to law school,” she … Continue reading
Posted in Fall 2018, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Political Science
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Holy Cross Women’s Volleyball Team Tops National Community Service Challenge
For the first three months of 2018, Holy Cross women’s volleyball beat the competition with their service and assists of a different kind — those they performed off the court. And they did it without even trying. “It was really … Continue reading
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Five Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor
After years of dedicated teaching and research in their respective fields, five Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor. We asked them a few questions about their scholarship — and more:
Posted in Biology, Chemistry, Fall 2018, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Political Science, Russian Studies, World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
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Eight New Tenure-Track Faculty Members Welcomed in 2018-19 Academic Year
The College of the Holy Cross has welcomed eight new faculty members to tenure-track positions for the 2018-19 academic year. They will each join a different department: biology, chemistry, political science, religious studies, classics, mathematics, psychology and history. The new … Continue reading
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Service, Faith and Justice: Five Alumni Honored for Wide-Ranging, Significant Achievements
In a packed room, College of the Holy Cross students, staff and faculty had a chance to meet and hear from this year’s distinguished recipients of the Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree accolade the College bestows upon alumni. Given … Continue reading
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Blog: Mackin ’20 Eager to Travel Around Latin America During Semester Abroad in Peru
NAME Johanna Mackin ‘20 HOMETOWN Houston, Texas AREAS OF STUDY Political Science major, Latin American, Latinx and Caribbean Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Pontificia Universidad Catòlica del Perú in Lima, Peru DURATION Fall 2018 WHY SHE CHOSE PERU “I chose … Continue reading
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Four Alumni Recognized Among 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine
Four Holy Cross alumni were named among the 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine this summer: Michael Brown ’86, Dominic Blue ’98, Damon Hart ’96 and Theodore V. Wells, Jr. ’72. According to the publication, the list … Continue reading
Over 100 Students Spend Their Summers Conducting Research Around the World
For 113 Holy Cross students, summer has been a time to dive deep into innovative research through the Weiss Summer Research Program. Sixty-eight students conducted research in the natural sciences; 37 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and … Continue reading
Posted in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, English, Environmental Studies, Featured, History, Mathematics and Computer Science, News, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Studio Art
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‘Paris is a Classroom’: Students Study Revolutionaries and Rebels Through Summer Study Abroad Program
What do Les Miserables’ rebellious Jean Valjean, the writer James Baldwin and 11 College of the Holy Cross students have in common? They know something about French revolutions and artistic rebels. Stephanie Yuhl and Theresa McBride, professors of history, led … Continue reading
Holy Cross Professor and Alumnus Featured in MassLive.com as New ‘Worcesterites’
Worcester is in the midst of a renaissance, with the construction of new hotels, apartments and the transformation of its downtown area. The city’s developing arts and restaurant scene are just some of the attractions its new residents point to. … Continue reading
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Eleven Students and Recent Alumni Receive Prestigious Grants and Scholarships
This spring, College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have won an impressive array of awards from prestigious organizations, including the Fulbright Program, Critical Language Scholarship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. These accolades speak to the curiosity, intellect and … Continue reading
Posted in Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Biology, Chinese Studies, Economics and Accounting, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies, News, Political Science, Psychology, Russian Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Spanish, Studio Art
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Former Obama Speechwriter Turned Podcast Celebrity Jon Favreau ’03 Discusses Navigating Politics in 2018
In a Q&A interview with Boston Globe Magazine, former head speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Holy Cross alumnus Jon Favreau ’03 talks about his overnight success in the world of podcasts and political commentary. Along with two other former … Continue reading
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Academic Conference 2018 Showcases Creativity, Independent Research of Over 470 Students
Over the course of four days, more than 470 students spanning all class years presented the results of their independent, creative and intellectual endeavors during the 2018 Academic Conference. The celebration of academic life at the College of the Holy … Continue reading
Posted in Asian Studies, Biology, Catholic Studies, Chemistry, Chinese Studies, Classics, Creative Writing, English, Featured, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World, News, Philosophy, Photo Galleries, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, Teacher Education, Theatre and Dance, Visual Arts
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