Category Archives: Psychology

“A Force For Respect and Equality”: Ogretta McNeil Honored Posthumously For Her Impact on Worcester Public Schools

Posted on December 6, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Over a decade ago, when Worcester resident Sarai Rivera was considering a run for a city council seat, she turned to one person: Ogretta McNeil, Holy Cross associate professor emerita of psychology and, at the time, a member of the … Continue reading →

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The Food Insecure Population You Didn’t Expect: College Students

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Megan Bard

Last year, 17 million American households were considered food insecure, up from 13.5 million in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Within that community is a subset that is often overlooked: college students. “This should be an issue … Continue reading →

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Gen Z Wants to Talk About Mental Health

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Megan Bard

Nauseous and dizzy, Caroline Hanson ‘27 didn’t know what was happening. The intense anxiety she felt led to an overwhelming desire to immediately leave whatever situation she was in. She was in elementary school and needed help. “It’s confusing when … Continue reading →

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“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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Barbie: A Force For Good?

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Megan Bard

Since its unveiling in 1959, the Barbie doll’s evolution has been shifted and shaped by cultural expectations, societal movements, corporate idealism and children’s imaginations. The smash hit “Barbie” movie, released in July, is the latest reimagining of the doll and … Continue reading →

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How to Stay Artistically Motivated in a World Full of Distractions

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Megan Bard

Alex Raper ’25 dove straight into her Weiss Summer Research with a complex self-portrait. The sketch, which included a serpent wrapped around the top of her head, was one she described as mentally heavy and frustrating. Within a week, she … Continue reading →

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Can Jesus Walk Through Walls?

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Meredith Fidrocki

The majority of the global population is religious, yet psychologists have little understanding of how religious beliefs impact the way children think, says Florencia Anggoro, Holy Cross associate professor of psychology.

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On the Floor And In the Labs

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Megan Bard

As a child, Karla Gonzalez ’24 was not afraid of the hospital. She had Ellen — her nurse, role model and confident — who brought her toys, kept her spirits lifted and always included her family.

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Tremayne Ahdel Garrett II

Posted on May 17, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Tremayne Ahdel Garrett II Hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut Major: Psychology part of the health professions advising program Activities: Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, The Mentor Program, Black Student Union

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Jianing “Jenny” Bai

Posted on May 15, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Jianing “Jenny” Bai Hometown: Beijing, China Major: Psychology and Studio Arts Activities: Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) student teaching, Senior Admission Fellow, an international student leader in the Office of Student Involvement, and content reviewer and developer at … Continue reading →

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How the Addition of Women’s Studies Impacted Holy Cross

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Megan Bard

When she arrived at Holy Cross in 1989, Jennifer Moore Kickham ’93 described herself as a naïve young woman who lacked self-confidence and was unsure of her future.

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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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Can Innovative Technology Help Medical Professionals Monitor Patient Depression Symptoms?

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Megan Bard

Ava Licht ’23, a College of the Holy Cross psychology major with a neuroscience minor in the Health Professions Advising program, was looking for a summer internship that would provide experience for students like her with aspirations to continue their … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Researches ESports’ Gender Roles, Internalized Misogyny

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Michael Bonner

From a young age, Augusta Ding ’23, who grew up in Shanghai, China, gravitated toward video games. Now, as a rising senior at the College of the Holy Cross, the psychology major has transformed that passion into a Charles S. … Continue reading →

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Anthony Fauci, M.D., ’62 advises Holy Cross Students: Expect the Unexpected

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Before the dedication ceremony of the Anthony S. Fauci Integrated Science Complex on June 11, the class of 1962 alumnus met with College of the Holy Cross students for a private conversation, answering a series of their questions, covering topics … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Science Complex for Anthony Fauci ’62, Hon. ’87

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Hundreds of members of the College of the Holy Cross community stood shoulder-to-shoulder packing the Smith Hall atrium, as well as the hallways of the floors above, as its Integrated Science Complex was named the Anthony S. Fauci Integrated Science … Continue reading →

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Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Meah Austin

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Megan Bard

Name: Meah Austin Hometown: Waterbury, Conn. Major: Psychology and Africana Studies double major Campus Activities: Black Student Union E-board member; Head Peer Mentor for the Mentor Program; Varsity Track & Field (captain); Women of Color Athletes (co-founder and co-chair); Patriot League … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Fenwick Scholar Finds Unique Opportunities to Go Beyond Science in HIV Research

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Megan Bard

Throughout his senior year, Charles Millard ’22 said he had ample opportunities to fail, test his perseverance and improve his approach to scientific discovery, moments he might not have experienced had he not been selected as the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Four Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Michael Bonner

From implementing video game technology to better understand neurophysiology to deciphering a mischievous smile from Machiavelli, Holy Cross faculty continue to advance research in their respective fields. Learn more about the four recently promoted faculty members to associate professor with … Continue reading →

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