Category Archives: Sociology and Anthropology

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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Thinking About Upgrading to an iPhone 15? Consider the Environment, Too

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Megan Bard

Last Friday, Apple released the iPhone 15 in stores, selling out available stock around the world and marking the fifth fall in a row the company has released a new model. Yet before consumers upgrade, an expert in ethical consumerism … Continue reading →

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Documenting How Climate Change Affects Apples

Posted on September 22, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

As climate change has a more significant effect on local orchards, Ross Comcowich ’25 and Matthew Rigione ’25 worked with Daina Harvey, associate professor of sociology and anthropology, to document how orchardists and cider-makers are preparing for the changes to … Continue reading →

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More Expensive or Unavailable: How Wild Weather Will Affect Your Favorite Foods

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Megan Bard

Already a precarious endeavor, farming in an age of wild weather fluctuations has become more challenging, and growers and consumers will need to make adjustments to navigate the nation’s food system in the months and years ahead, according to experts. … 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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Inside an Undergraduate Student-Run Stem Cell Lab

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Megan Bard

Julia Paxson, DVM, associate professor of biology and head of the department, is serious about her research, which strives for a better understanding of how stem cells age and whether age improves or decreases cell efficacy when used for treatment … Continue reading →

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Class of 2023 Spotlight: Emily Rand

Posted on May 19, 2023 by College of the Holy Cross

Name: Emily Rand Hometown: Freeland, Maryland Major: Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies concentration  Activities: Senior Admissions Fellow, Club Equestrian Team, Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD), Alpha Lambda National Anthropology Honors Society

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Law Class Brings Holy Cross Students Out of the Classroom and Into the City

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Michael Bonner

Riley Millburne ’24 was uncertain what lay on the other side of the doorway.

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Can Lula Stabilize Brazil’s Democracy After Bolsonaro? Holy Cross Expert Shares Insight

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Holy Cross in the News

Newly elected Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with  President Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. on Friday amid political turmoil and deep divisions in Brazil, including the storming of government buildings in the Brazilian capital by far-right … Continue reading →

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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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Holy Cross’ Grace Miller on a Mission to Support Women and Children in Need

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Megan Bard

Soon after learning about Project Hope Boston’s mission to provide low-income women and children with opportunities that move them “beyond homelessness and poverty,” Grace Miler ’23 was drawn to the organization’s work. Being from the Greater Boston area, Miller was … Continue reading →

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Redefining Art: Holy Cross Summer Research Documents Techniques of Refugee Artists in Worcester

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Michael Bonner

A few pieces of art hung behind Gabriella Trznadel ’24 as she met with her first-year advisor via Zoom a few years ago. Susan Rodgers, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Ethics and Society within the College of the Holy Cross’ sociology … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Join Worcester Nursing Home Residents in Unique Storytelling Project

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Silence fell on the fifth floor of St. Mary Health Care Center in Worcester earlier this year. Kit Meszaros ’24 sat through similar stillness three previous weeks, as the room full of residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease waited for … Continue reading →

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Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Brianna Cummings

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Megan Bard

Name: Brianna Cummings Hometown: Franklin, Mass. Major: Math & Sociology with a concentration in Latin American, Latinx & Caribbean studies Campus Activities: Head Resident Assistant; Admissions Tour Guide; Gateways Summer & Fall Orientation; Residence Hall Association; Varsity Track & Field; … 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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WATCH: Holy Cross Faculty Discuss the Living Legacy of Global Health Champion Paul Farmer

Posted on March 24, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Ten years ago, global health champion Dr. Paul Farmer was an honorary degree recipient and commencement speaker at Holy Cross, telling graduates, “…the miracle of human solidarity… when linked to both meaningful action and compassion, is something all of us, … Continue reading →

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Ann Marie Leshkowich Appointed Interim Provost

Posted on February 15, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

President Vincent Rougeau announced this week that Ann Marie Leshkowich, the College’s dean of faculty and a professor of anthropology, will assume the role of interim provost, effective July 1. Leshkowich will fill this position as the College conducts a … Continue reading →

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Pandemic-Induced Supply Chain Woes Could Lead to Opportunity This Holiday Season, Says Holy Cross Professor

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Some experts say that local small businesses offering handcrafted goods could see a sales resurgence this holiday season, their products looking more appealing than ever to customers concerned with supply chain issues persisting worldwide. In a recent Boston Business Journal … Continue reading →

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Four Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Professor

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Four Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor this fall, in recognition of their scholarship, teaching, mentorship and service to the College.

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30 Holy Cross Students Inducted Into Jesuit Honor Society

Posted on November 2, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Thirty Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a ceremony held on Sunday, Oct. 24th in the Rehm Library. The new inductees exemplify the society’s values of excellence in scholarship, … Continue reading →

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