Category Archives: Alumni

Workplace Civility Expert Christine Porath ’95 Pens ‘A Manifesto for the Workplace’

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

The In Your Own Words alumni essay appears in each issue of Holy Cross Magazine. Porath wrote the essay for the Spring 2017 issue based on research for her book, “Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace,” which was included … Continue reading →

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Joe Donelan ’72, Founder of the Office of Community-Based Learning, Reflects on Supporting Holy Cross

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

“Learning about wine is a celebration of life,” explains Joseph P. Donelan II ’72, the larger-than-life founder of Donelan Family Wines, a boutique winery in Santa Rosa, California. Indeed, this was motivation enough for Donelan to leave his executive position … Continue reading →

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Visual Arts Lecturer Creates ‘The art exhibit we all need right now’

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

The creativity of a child and fond memories of building forts during childhood are some of the inspirations behind “Hideout,” a recent installation at the Boston Children’s Museum by Amy Archambault ’08, lecturer in the visual arts department and Millard … Continue reading →

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Alumna Uses Liberal Arts Education to Explore Intersectionality of Religion and Law

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Rebecca Murphy ’06, a religious studies major while at the College of the Holy Cross, utilized her liberal arts education to explore the interconnected nature of religion and law. While she originally aspired to be a religious studies professor like … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Administrator Discusses College’s Mission and Priesthood

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

In the February issue of Connections, an online publication of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Rev. William R. Campbell, S.J. ’87, vice president for mission at the College of the Holy Cross, highlighted his calling to the priesthood, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Dedicate a Year of Service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Kelsey Littlefield '17

Fifteen recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have dedicated themselves to a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest. Over the course of the year, the volunteers will serve … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Receives Worcester’s Isaiah Thomas Award

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Frederick Eppinger ’81 and his wife, Patty recently received the Isaiah Thomas Award during an awards ceremony at Mechanics Hall for their “transformative impact on Worcester and beyond, displaying passion, philanthropy and dedication to making the region a better place … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Bridges Gap in Youth Football

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Logan Silver ’15, who majored in Spanish and played safety on the football team while at the College of the Holy Cross, has found himself drawn back on the field he loves as a youth coach for the South Boston … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Inducted into Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Tommy Heinsohn ’56, and Mike Gorman, the Boston Celtics television commentary team for 35 years, were recently inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame is an organization that honors the “industry’s most noteworthy … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Alumnus Makes Musical Debut on “Conan”

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtOuCZ6fonE   Tall Heights, a Boston-based duo comprised of Tim Harrington ’10 and Paul Wright, a 2007 graduate from Dartmouth College, performed their hit single “Spirit Cold” off of their major label album, “Neptune,” on “Conan,” which is hosted by … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Alumni CEOs Discuss Value of Jesuit Education During Campaign Kickoff Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, April 30, Holy Cross hosted a symposium, titled “The Value and Relevancy of a Jesuit Education in the 21st Century,” in Dinand Library’s Main Reading Room. It was a featured event of the “Become More: Campaign for the … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Beam Signing a Highlight of Campaign Kickoff Weekend

Posted on May 6, 2016 by College of the Holy Cross

John E. Luth ’74 and his wife, Joanne Chouinard-Luth, D.M.D, were the honored guests at a historic beam signing in front of the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex on Saturday, April 30, as part of the College’s “Become … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fall Homecoming a Weekend of Recognition and Celebration

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Amy Kotsopoulos

Beautiful fall weather provided the perfect backdrop as alumni returned to campus during Homecoming weekend to reminisce, reconnect, and celebrate. The Holy Cross Alumni Association (HCAA) kicked off the weekend with its annual dinner on Friday evening. The highlight of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Wins 2015 CASE Educational Fundraising Award

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross is the winner of a 2015 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Educational Fundraising Award. The award honors superior fundraising programs at CASE member institutions across the country. Holy Cross received an … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Is Top Contributor of Teach For America for 7th Year in a Row

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Following in the pattern of the last six years, the College of the Holy Cross is named among the top contributors to Teach for America for the seventh year in a row. Teach for America is a non-profit organization that … Continue reading →

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Come Home to Holy Cross This Fall

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Bridget Campolettano

Fall Homecoming 2015 is Sept. 25-27, and the weekend promises a full schedule of events for alumni, friends, and family. Headlining the event this year will be the home opener for the football team, as they take on Patriot League … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Remembers Lost Alumni on Anniversary of Sept. 11

Posted on September 9, 2015 by

The Holy Cross community is marking the anniversary of Sept. 11 with prayers for our seven alumni and their families, and for all who died and suffered in the attacks on New York and Washington. The alumni lost on 9/11 … Continue reading →

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Data: New Report Shows Holy Cross Students’ Post-Graduate Success

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

With their newly minted undergraduate degrees, the Class of 2014 continued to succeed in the post-graduate world according to research recently conducted by the Career Planning Center. The report was based on 598 respondents, 88 percent of the 676 students … Continue reading →

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‘And the Next Top Trainer Is…’

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

College of the Holy Cross alumnus, Gideon Akande ’06 was named the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer after completing a series of competitions against other contestants. In the series finale of the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer, Akande competed against … Continue reading →

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‘How J.D. Power drove change in auto research’

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Sarah Barrett '18

College of the Holy Cross alumnus J.D.“Dave” Power III ’53, was recently featured in Fortune and CNN Money, sharing his story about the founding of his world-famous business: J.D. Power and Associates. In the article, Power describes his company’s start … Continue reading →

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