Category Archives: Political Science

Holy Cross Mediation Team Earns Second Place at National Tournament

Posted on December 15, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

In early November, three of Holy Cross’ own — John Milligan ’17, Brian Senier ’19, and Brandon Tieso ’19 — touched down in Texas, the host state for the InterNational Academy of Dispute Resolution’s (INADR) national undergraduate championship tournament. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Election Experts Provide Insight Post-Election

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

While the 2016 presidential election has come to a close, College of the Holy Cross faculty and students continue to talk politics with the press. Donald Brand, professor of political science, continues to publish op-eds for multinational business magazine, Fortune. … Continue reading →

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Fall Break Lets Students Learn, Lend a Hand and Reflect

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

During fall break, the College of the Holy Cross found its students immersing themselves in unique opportunities as they paused from daily academics to try something new. From Oct. 9-16, the College offered programs for service and hands-on learning. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Political Science Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Loren Cass, professor of political science and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, received the 2016 Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award at the annual Dean’s Fall Address and Faculty Awards Ceremony. The Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award is presented … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Help to Bring Murals to Downtown Worcester

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, POW!WOW! Worcester, a 10-day mural festival committed to making Worcester a more culturally dynamic place by activating spaces, engaging in the arts, and generating pride in the downtown area, heavily involved the work of three Holy Cross alumni: … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Gears Up for the 2016 Election, Faculty Talk Politics in the Media

Posted on October 31, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

Since the beginning of the fall semester, the College of the Holy Cross community has been engaging with the upcoming presidential election in many ways, including through events, academic courses, and media. The College has held voter registration and absentee … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces Seven New Faculty Hires for 2016-17 Academic Year

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

In her annual address to the College for the 2016-17 academic year, Margaret Freije, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College, announced the hiring of seven new faculty members. These new faculty members include five new tenure-track … Continue reading →

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Presidential Election Experts Available at Holy Cross to Discuss Candidates, Domestic and Foreign Issues

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Faculty experts in a wide range of disciplines from the College of the Holy Cross are available to offer distinctive perspectives on some of the hot-button political issues of the 2016 presidential campaign. For more information, or for assistance scheduling … Continue reading →

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Blog: O’Connor ’18 Hopes to ‘Get Lost’ in Spain

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Jessica McCaughey

NAME James O’Connor ’18 HOMETOWN Evanston, Ill. AREAS OF STUDY History and political science double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING Coruña, Spain WHY HE CHOSE SPAIN “I chose to study in Spain because I want to learn Spanish, and I want to … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Honors Five Alumni for Professional Achievement and Commitment to Service, Faith and Justice

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

On Sept. 30, students had the special opportunity to hear from and interact with the five alumni selected as this year’s Sanctae Crucis honorees — individuals who are leaders in business, professional or civic life; who live by the highest … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Explore Job Opportunities, Network at Annual Career Fair

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This September, more than 300 students filled the Hogan Ballroom for the annual Career Fair, organized by the Center for Career Development. With representatives from 58 employers present at the event, students had the opportunity to practice networking and explore … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Hold Lecture, Q&A for Constitution Day

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate Constitution Day with a lecture by Kenneth Kersch, professor of political science at Boston College. The lecture, called “I Alone Can Fix It; Donald Trump and the Constitutional Derangement of the Contemporary … Continue reading →

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Students Conduct Cutting-Edge Research Across Disciplines Over the Summer

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For 106 students, the summer was spent pushing intellectual boundaries and creativity while conducting leading research across a range of disciplines: 61 students engaged in research in the sciences; 38 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and seven … Continue reading →

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White House Spotlights Holy Cross Alumna on Instagram

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Hey Instagram! I’m Emma Cronin, and I work for the Presidential Personnel Office. I was born three months premature with cerebral palsy, and couldn’t breathe on my own when I was born. Simple tasks like walking were challenging, even with … Continue reading →

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Former Obama Speechwriter Jon Favreau ’03 Talks about Politics and Life after Washington, D.C.

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent article by the New York Times, Jon Favreau ’03, former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama and co-founder of Fenway Strategies, talked speechwriting, politics and life after Washington, D.C. Serving as the White House director of … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Bill Simmons Gives ‘Today’ Show a Sneak Peek into his New HBO Talk Show

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

  In a recent interview with NBC’s “Today” show, Bill Simmons ’92 revealed that his new talk show, “Any Given Wednesday,” will touch on pop culture, tech, and where “stuff” is going. However, behind all of these topics, Simmons’ new … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduate Drafted to the Boston Red Sox For the Second Year in a Row

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Dominic Lovullo, a history and political science major who graduated from Holy Cross this past May, was selected to play with the Boston Red Sox. Media outlets including ESPN, the Boston Globe, and CBS Boston have been highlighting that Lovullo, 22, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Attribute Liberal Arts Education to Their Win at the International Business Ethics Case Competition

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jessica Kennedy

Holy Cross students James Barone ’17, Daniel Apadula ’17, James O’Connor ‘18, and Abigeal Lynch ’19 placed first in their division for the 25-minute presentation portion at the 20th International Business Ethics Case Competition (IBECC) held from April 20 to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the annual Academic Conference taking place across campus from April 27 through April 30. The four-day conference gives students from all class years the opportunity to present the results of their independent research and course work done in a variety of environments—from campus classrooms and libraries to within the Worcester community; from research labs and study abroad locations to art studios and field sites. Continue reading →

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Marshall Memorial Grants Support Holy Cross Student Projects to Improve the Worcester Community

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Emma Collins '16

This year, 17 students were awarded Marshall Memorial Grants through the Marshall Memorial Fund. Each semester the fund awards grants typically ranging from $200-$500 on a competitive basis for service, research, and community-based learning projects that are of academic benefit to … Continue reading →

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