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Category Archives: In The News
Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau: A Diverse Learning Environment Is Essential
This commentary appeared in The Boston Globe on May 29, 2023. During the height of the civil rights movement, at a time when racial integration was sparking controversy on many campuses, College of the Holy Cross President the Rev. John … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Professor Calls Attention to First-Of-Its-Kind Stained Glass Window Depicting A Dark-Skinned Christ
One of the earliest public examples of Jesus Christ portrayed as a person of color was rediscovered recently in a renovated Rhode Island church, stirring up questions about race, the state’s role in the slave trade, and gender equality in … Continue reading
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Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau: National Rankings Don’t Fully Explain What Colleges Offer
The U.S. News & World Report rankings, long a major influencer in higher education, have been facing a growing opposition within law and medical schools that are refusing to participate due to equity concerns, with the rankings favoring wealth and … Continue reading
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Can Lula Stabilize Brazil’s Democracy After Bolsonaro? Holy Cross Expert Shares Insight
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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Will Pope Emeritus Benedict Become a Saint? Religious Studies Professor Tells Us What To Expect
The funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI took place in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Thursday, Jan. 5, after three days during which mourners could view his body and pay their final respects. Around the same time, grassroots … Continue reading
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Why Do Lottery Jackpots Keep Getting So Big? It’s on Purpose, Holy Cross Economist Says
If you think you are seeing more and more lottery prizes top the $1 billion mark, you are right on the money. Just this week, the Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.1 billion. Victor Matheson, professor of economics at … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Associate Professor Named Worcester Poet Laureate
Worcester officials have appointed Oliver de la Paz, associate professor of English and award-winning author, as the city’s poet laureate. He will serve in the role until December 2025.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s Legacy is Complex, Writes Holy Cross Professor
With the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the late pontiff leaves behind a complex legacy of brilliant intellectualism and the shadows of numerous controversies, according to College of the Holy Cross Professor Mathew Schmalz.
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Patrick Tutwiler ’97 Appointed Massachusetts Secretary of Education
Massachusetts Governor-elect Maura Healey has appointed Patrick Tutwiler ’97 as the next secretary of education for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Hosting the World Cup Pays Off Only if You Have Existing Stadiums and a Winning Team Says Holy Cross Professor
The World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, but it’s also a big economic event. Which begs the question: Does hosting the World Cup pay off? Victor Matheson, a professor of economics at the College … Continue reading
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Beavers Are North America’s Secret Weapon Against the Climate Crisis Says Holy Cross Professor in New Book
Leila Philip, professor of English and environmental studies at the College of the Holy Cross, has authored a new book called “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America.” Scheduled for release on Dec. 6, the book has already received enthusiastic … Continue reading
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Is Thanksgiving a Christian Holiday? Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Explains
Did you know that medieval Catholic traditions of thanksgiving prayers and feasting shaped the Protestant celebration of Plymouth’s pilgrims, leading to the modern Thanksgiving holiday? In an article for The Conversation, Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies at Holy Cross, breaks down the … Continue reading
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Are Catholic Views on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Changing? Religious Studies Professor Opines
The Second Vatican Council marked a milestone in the history of the Catholic Church, setting off a process of deep transformation within the Church and in its relations with the modern world. Sixty years later, the process is still ongoing … Continue reading
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What To Do if You Win the Lottery: Holy Cross Economics Professor Shares Some Dos and Don’ts
The estimated Powerball jackpot is now $1.6 billion, the largest lottery jackpot in the world. But, with the odds of winning being less than 1 in 292.2 million, is it even worth playing? Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the … Continue reading
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Russia Is Committing to an Escalation of the War in Ukraine, Says Holy Cross History Professor and Russia Expert
With the rapid escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, media around the world are turning to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, for her expert … Continue reading
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Helen Boucher, M.D., ’86 Appointed Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine
Helen Boucher, M.D., ‘86, chair of the College of the Holy Cross board of trustees, has been named permanent dean of the Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) and chief academic officer (CAO) for Tufts Medicine, the university announced today.
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Holy Cross Student Invited To Speak at Historic White House Conference on Hunger
Despite her short time on The Hill, first-year student Phoebe Wong ‘26 has already made a lasting impact on the campus community and beyond. In a recent Worcester Telegram & Gazette article, Wong talked about her upbringing, her desire to … Continue reading
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Russian Pop Star’s Condemnation of the War in Ukraine Is No Ordinary Anti-War Statement, Says Holy Cross Russian Studies Professor
Russia’s defining 20th-century pop star, Alla Pugacheva, declared her opposition to the invasion of Ukraine on Instagram earlier this month, emerging as the most significant A-list Russian celebrity to come out against the war. In a recent piece for The … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Listed Among 53 Prettiest College Campuses in America by Architectural Digest
College of the Holy Cross is among “The 53 Prettiest College Campuses in America,” according to Architectural Digest’s recently published list for 2022. The magazine, which considered both architectural legacy and setting, noted the College’s “incredible landscape design” and its … Continue reading
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Queen Elizabeth II’s Lifelong Commitment to Interfaith Dialogue Was Like No Other, Says Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor
Queen Elizabeth II recognized that the United Kingdom was a multifaith nation and was diligent in her work to foster religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue. Will King Charles III do the same? In an article for The Conversation, Joanne Pierce, professor … Continue reading
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