Category Archives: In The News

Holy Cross Classics Professor Discusses Evolving Military Rations With HISTORY

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

While ancient Roman armies largely hunted their food, as archaeological remains of wild animals show, modern soldiers now have access to pizza that can last upwards of three years. Thomas Martin, professor and “Jeremiah W. O’Connor” chair of classics at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor’s Caffeine Research Highlighted in the Media

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

A Holy Cross psychology professor’s research on adolescents and caffeine is gaining attention, and this week was highlighted by the Academic Minute, a nationally-syndicated public radio segment. Associate Professor Alison Bryant Ludden‘s research delves into not only the effects of … Continue reading →

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A Peek into an Autistic Student’s Experience at Holy Cross

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Neurodiversity advocate Clara Gibson ’21 recently penned a commentary for The Chronicle of Higher Education in which she talks about her experience of being an autistic undergraduate student and offers recommendations on how to make campus communities more welcoming to … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 3 Among Top Colleges Not Requiring SAT Scores

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 3 on Money Magazine’s list of “10 Top Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SAT Scores,” with the submission of standardized test scores being optional at the College. According to Money Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduates Named to 2018 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Two Holy Cross alumnae, Kelly Garcia ’15 and Yarlennys Villaman ’14, are among those named to El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30 Under 30” list for 2018. Now in its third year, “Latino 30 Under 30” honors young individuals making an … Continue reading →

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The Wall Street Journal Highlights Holy Cross Professor’s Research on Kids’ Response to Stress

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Social exclusion has been shown to have a powerful impact on children, in some cases leading to self-doubt and anxiety, and even negatively affecting a child’s well-being and school performance. But what can parents do to help their kids build … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between Money and the Cash in Your Wallet? Holy Cross Professor Explains for NBC News

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

With the economy expanding stably, unemployment numbers going down and inflation steady, the Federal Reserve has been gradually raising rates to guard against the risk of unsustainable growth. While some critics say higher interest rates add to the debt and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Opening of Visitors Center and Park Near Campus

Posted on October 30, 2018 by John Hill

College of the Holy Cross is welcoming a new neighbor, with the opening of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center and adjacent Blackstone Gateway Park. The new Visitor Center officially opened Saturday, Oct. 27, and is an interpretive, recreational and … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Names Holy Cross a ‘Green College’

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country, according to The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 399 Green Colleges.” The Guide, now in its ninth year, is the only free, comprehensive resource … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Display Contemporary Devotional Master Works From Kathmandu Valley

Posted on October 15, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit “The Newar Craftsmen of Kathmandu Valley: Objects of Devotion from Nepal” from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2018. Featuring repouseé metal work, lost … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among the Best Liberal Arts Colleges for Salary Potential, According to PayScale

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 16 among liberal arts schools for graduates’ starting and mid-career salary potential by the website PayScale. The annual list is based on the salaries of both recent graduates and those with more … Continue reading →

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Can a Sports Stadium Ruin a Neighborhood? Holy Cross Economics Professor Opines for The Guardian

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Detroit’s billionaire Ilitch family has come under fire as their ambitious plans to create an expansive entertainment district in downtown Detroit are not coming to fruition, despite the newly opened Little Caesars Arena. The Guardian recently examined the issue, and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Offers Inside Look Into Complex Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization for NBC News

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

A recent Montana jury ruling that Jehovah’s Witnesses leadership is to pay $35 million to a 21-year-old woman alleging the church covered up her childhood sexual abuse shook this tight-knit community to the core. Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Lauded by The Chronicle of Higher Education for Championing Its Visiting Assistant Professors

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Visiting assistant professor positions have gotten a bad rap in academia, known as being exploitative and not offering much-needed job security, leading many scholars to avoid them altogether. But if a college’s visitors’ program is structured well, it can lead … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between the Sports and Cardboard Box Industries? Holy Cross Professor Explains

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently interviewed for the “Freakonomics Radio” podcast, as part of its new series dubbed “The Hidden Side of Sports.” The weekly podcast, a spin-off of the 2005 … Continue reading →

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‘Catholics Need a March for Our Lives Moment,’ Says Holy Cross Professor

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Mary Roche, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was interviewed by the Telegram & Gazette recently on how Catholics are coping with the impact of the global sex-abuse crisis. Talking about what Church leadership … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Stephanie Yuhl Speaks to WGBH About the Miss America Protests of 1968

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Fifty years ago today, protesters took on the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City, sparking the feminist revolution, with hundreds of women protesting the pageant’s ideal of femininity. Just a few blocks away another protest was taking place: the first-ever … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns High Marks in Washington Monthly Rankings

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross has been recognized among the top colleges in the nation by Washington Monthly magazine in its September/October issue, having been ranked No. 23 among top liberal arts colleges in the country and No. 13 … Continue reading →

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Four Alumni Recognized Among 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

  Four Holy Cross alumni were named among the 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine this summer: Michael Brown ’86, Dominic Blue ’98, Damon Hart ’96 and Theodore V. Wells, Jr. ’72. According to the publication, the list … Continue reading →

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Can the Catholic Church Be Saved? Holy Cross Professor Opines on NBC News

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was called upon by NBC News to share his opinion on the recent grand jury report revealing widespread abuse among 300-plus Pennsylvania priests. In a video … Continue reading →

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