Category Archives: Psychology

Embracing Honest Curiosity: Holy Cross Alumnus Directs Fall Production “Ah, Wilderness”

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Eric Butler ’06 might have officially left College of the Holy Cross over a decade ago, but that hasn’t stopped him from returning to Mount St. James — and not just for reunion. Butler, who double majored in psychology and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Gomez ’23 Looking Forward to Study Abroad Opportunities at Holy Cross

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Jasmine Gomez ’23 Hometown: The Bronx, New York Interested in studying: Education, psychology and visual arts Activities: PRIDE, College Choir, Latin American Student Organization (LASO), Kxplosion Kpop Dance Team Why did you choose Holy Cross? “I wasn’t sold on Holy Cross until I went to … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Campus: A Peek Inside Residence Life at Holy Cross

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Ninety percent of Holy Cross students live in one of 11 residence halls on campus — but how do they make those spaces feel like home? The answer is both literal and emotional. The Holy Cross housing experience starts as … Continue reading →

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Eight Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Jane Carlton

They’ve spent years teaching at College of the Holy Cross and advancing research in their respective fields. Now, eight faculty members have been promoted to the rank of full professor. Learn more about their scholarship, their time at Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Blog: Li ’21 Excited to Explore Ancient World During Semester Abroad in Rome

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Meghan Schatz

Name: Hui Li ’21 Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Areas of study: Classics and psychology double major Studying abroad at: Temple University in Rome, Italy Duration: Fall 2019 Why Italy? “I’ve been fascinated by the ancient Mediterranean since I took my first … 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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Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

After decades of shaping students and the College, the following faculty members announced their retirement from Holy Cross this spring: Isabel Alvarez Borland, distinguished professor of arts and humanities; Patricia Bizzell, distinguished professor of humanities; John Hamilton, associate professor of … 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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Holy Cross Professors’ Research to Address Children’s Learning in Museums, Adolescent Summer Reading, Food Equity and Latino History in Worcester

Posted on June 28, 2019 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross announced the recipients of the “Scholarship in Action” grants for the 2019-2020 academic year, an initiative advancing Worcester-based faculty research with community partners that makes a lasting impact and provides rich experiential learning opportunities … Continue reading →

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Why Do People Love ‘Dark Tourism’? Holy Cross Professor Shares Insight With BBC 5 Radio

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

The success of the Chernobyl TV drama has led to a rise in the number of people wanting to visit the site of the 1986 catastrophic nuclear accident, with some travel agencies reporting as much as a 40 percent rise … Continue reading →

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Students Travel to Puerto Rico to Study the Effects of Hurricane Maria

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Jane Carlton

It’s one thing to study the effects of a hurricane in a classroom setting, learning about the biology behind the devastation or the history of the country it hit. It’s a whole other ballgame to visit the place you’ve been … Continue reading →

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Video: Academic Conference Celebrates Students’ Wide-Reaching Research, Creativity

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Jane Carlton

“How many black women therapists do you think there are in the state of Massachusetts?” Olivia Fenty ’21, a psychology major with a concentration in Africana studies, asked a room full of students and faculty members at Academic Conference. The … 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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7 Holy Cross Students Making a Difference in Their Communities

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Jane Carlton

Holy Cross students are driven to make a difference in their communities — on campus, in Massachusetts and across the globe. Propelled by the College’s mission statement, our students work together to create positive change, to be “men and women … Continue reading →

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Student Organizers Challenge Campus to Critically Explore Issues of Diversity During Unity Week

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jane Carlton

For this year’s annual Unity Week, the two student chairs — Co-Officers of Diversity for the Student Government Association Mithra Salmassi ’19 and Manuel “Manny” Trejo ’19 — wanted to honor intersectionality while leaving space for exploration and introspection. So … 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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Holy Cross Is Once Again a Top Producer of Fulbright Students in the U.S.

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

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

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Jane Carlton

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 →

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For Us, For Others, For Action: Alumni Reflect on a Half-Century of the Black Student Union

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

It was Spring 1987 and high school senior Arnold Principal was lost. He arrived on Mount St. James for a campus visit, got separated from his host and unknowingly stumbled upon the Black Student Union-sponsored Spring Talent Show. “Two BSU … Continue reading →

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