Category Archives: Psychology

Amy Wolfson Named Vice President for Academic Affairs at Loyola University Maryland

Amy R. Wolfson, associate dean of the faculty and professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, will become vice president for academic affairs at Loyola University Maryland. The announcement was made today by Rev. Brian F. Linnane, … Continue reading →

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Clark University Psychology Professor to Speak on Emerging Adulthood

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, a research professor in the psychology department at Clark University, will give a lecture titled “Emerging Adulthood: The New Life Stage from Age 18 to 25” on Feb. 11 at 4:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the … Continue reading →

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Presidential Scholars to Participate in ‘The Border Simulation Game’

On Jan. 25, more than 20 College of the Holy Cross students will explore the complex relationship between the United States and Mexico along its shared border as part of the eighth annual Presidential Scholars Public Policy Symposium on campus. … Continue reading →

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Blog: Garcia ’15 Spends Semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina

NAME Kelly Garcia ’15 HOMETOWN Chelsea, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with women’s and gender studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “It seems like the perfect program for … Continue reading →

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Students Have Opportunity to Explore Non-Profit Career Options at Conference

More than 30 Holy Cross students from all four class years will take part in the 8th annual Non-Profit Careers Conference being held on campus from Jan. 13 to 17. Sponsored by the College’s Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning and … Continue reading →

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‘Parents Of Sleep-Deprived Teens Push For Later School Start Times’

As National Public Radio (NPR) added to the discussion on the growing grass-roots campaign advocating for later high school start times, Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, named five strategies to help teenagers sleep … Continue reading →

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Dan Bitran Profiled in Holy Cross Magazine’s Fall Issue

Among his many responsibilities, neuroscientist Daniel Bitran coordinates the nine-week Holy Cross Summer Science Research Program. These sought-after opportunities are supported by private donors and profit and not-for-profit organizations, including the Beckman Scholars program, the Clare Booth Luce Scholarships for … Continue reading →

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28 Holy Cross Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society

Twenty-eighty students from the class of 2014 at the College of the Holy Cross were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, on October 27. Alpha Sigma Nu seeks out students at Jesuit institutions of higher learning who … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Psychology Professor Helps Lead a $1.4 Million Grant

Richard Schmidt, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, is one of two principal investigators on a project titled “Modeling the Behavioral Dynamics of Social Action and Coordination,” which was recently awarded a $1.4 million grant by … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Introduce Entrepreneurship Lessons to Classroom

For the second year in a row, Holy Cross faculty and staff got a crash course in entrepreneurship. From Aug. 12 to 15, David Chu, director of the Ciocca Office of Entrepreneurial Studies, organized a multi-day outing to Cambridge, Mass., … Continue reading →

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‘The Myth of the Freshman Fifteen’

College of the Holy Cross junior Victoria Piscatelli, debunks the myth of the Freshman 15 in a recent article she wrote for Pulse Magazine. The English and psychology major penned “Among the many pressures at college today (doing well in … Continue reading →

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Students to Showcase Their Accomplishments at 20th Annual Summer Research Symposium

A total of 107 Holy Cross students who conducted research during the summer will present their work in poster form at the 20th annual Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium on Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Hogan Campus … Continue reading →

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Blog: Crimi ’15 Studies Ancient Languages and Literature in Greece and Italy

NAME Harry Crimi ’15 HOMETOWN Havertown, Penn. AREAS OF STUDY Double major in classics and psychology WHERE HE’S STUDYING College Year in Athens, Greece (fall), and John Felice Rome Center in Rome, Italy (spring) WHY HE CHOSE GREECE AND ITALY … Continue reading →

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Blog: Quinlevan ’15 Eager to Explore Spain in Year Abroad

NAME Erin Quinlevan ’15 HOMETOWN Mequon, Wis. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology and studio art double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “I want to experience the rich … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students and Faculty Make Headlines for Performance in Bali Arts Festival

In the summer of 2009, Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, took a group of students and alumni to perform her original musical drama “Mimpi” at the prestigious Bali Arts Festival; they were the … Continue reading →

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‘Starting high school later may help sleepy teens’

In an Associated Press article, Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology and associate dean of faculty development, commented on the importance of sleep. In particular, she suggested that it is imperative for young people to realize the importance of rest, especially … Continue reading →

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Blog: Chin ’14 Spends Summer Organizing Volunteer Drive for United Way of Worcester

NAME Lauren Chin ’14 HOMETOWN Arlington, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major with education minor WHERE SHE’S INTERNING United Way of Central Massachusetts as the Day of Caring program assistant. Day of Caring is an annual volunteer drive where more … Continue reading →

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‘Minority teachers remain rare’

Jennifer Guzman ’11, a teacher at Nativity School of Worcester, chose her career because the hands-on experience in the Holy Cross Teacher Education Program won her over. But that wasn’t always the case. The psychology major, from Lawrence, Mass., tells … Continue reading →

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Thirteen Faculty Members Promoted at Holy Cross

Thirteen faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Andrea Borghini, of the philosophy department, earned his Ph.D. in 2007 from Columbia University, and his Laurea in 2000 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work

As the academic year concludes, the College of the Holy Cross will host its annual Academic Conference from April 24 through April 27. The four-day conference provides students with an opportunity to present the results of their independent work and … Continue reading →

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