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Category Archives: In The News
Holy Cross Professor on the Rise and Rule of Robert Mugabe, ‘The Only Leader Zimbabwe Has Ever Had’
The international community has been monitoring the situation in Zimbabwe closely since the announcement of a staged coup against Robert Mugabe. The same day on NPR’s “All Things Considered”, Munya Bryn Munochiveyi, associate professor of history and expert in the … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Graduate Named to 2017 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List
In recognition of her impact on the Massachusetts Latino community, Katiuska Fernandez ‘15, a music major in the Health Professions Advising Program while at Holy Cross, was recently named one of El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30 Under 30.” Following graduation Fernandez … Continue reading
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Remembering Fallen Heroes on Veteran’s Day: ‘Holy Cross Grad, Chaplain Last US officer Killed in WWI’
On November 11, 1918, the War to End All Wars finally concluded, but not without claiming the life of a heroic Holy Cross graduate. Struck by one of the last German artillery shells fired in the war, Rev. William Francis … Continue reading
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How Do You Get Into Holy Cross? A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way, says Admissions Director
Will kindness get you into college? Holy Cross Director of Admissions Ann McDermott says it’s important, because kindness helps build a strong, supportive campus community. McDermott was one of several admissions leaders who spoke to Voice of America about how … Continue reading
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Education Professor on How ‘Betsy DeVos Doesn’t Understand How Markets Really Work’
The Department of Education under Betsy DeVos has changed its position on many issues from the previous administration, particularly on the right of school choice through the charter school system, which is currently bolstered by the voucher program. Jack Schneider, … Continue reading
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‘How Does an Authoritarian Government Celebrate a Revolution?’
On November 7, 1917, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin led the Bolsheviks on a successful revolution and created what would become the USSR, but as this 100th anniversary arrives, Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin are silent, even dismissive of its significance. Cynthia … Continue reading
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Religious Studies Professor Discusses Pope Francis’ New Stance on Capital Punishment
Pope Francis’ declaration that the death penalty is “contrary to the Gospel” and “inadmissible,” points to his larger emphasis on mercy, said Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies, in an interview with Austrian station Radio FM4. “Well it is … Continue reading
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Professor Emeritus and Vietnam Veteran Writes about ‘The Myth of the Spitting Antiwar Protesters’ in The New York Times
Jerry Lembcke, associate professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology and former chaplain assistant in the 41st Artillery Group during the Vietnam War, published in the New York Times an op-ed on the background and stories of antiwar protesters spitting on … Continue reading
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Economics Professor and Former MLS Referee Shares Analysis on Shocking U.S. World Cup Elimination
After losing to tiny Trinidad and Tobago, the United States men’s national soccer team won’t make it to the finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1986. In the wake of elimination blues, many are asking the … Continue reading
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Professor Weighs In on ‘How the Russian State Media Has Been Covering Trump’s Russia Scandal’
As the investigation into the connection between Russia and Trump continues, media around the world is dominated by each new finding—except, surprisingly, for mainstream Russian media. In a Mother Jones article that dives into this phenomenon, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor … Continue reading
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Bon Appétit Features Holy Cross on List of ‘7 Healthiest College Dining Halls in the Country’
While “college dining” isn’t always synonymous with “healthy eating,” some colleges are changing the game. And the College of the Holy Cross is one of them. Bon Appétit, a widely circulated American food and entertainment magazine, has taken notice, featuring … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges of 2017
The College of the Holy Cross was recently named to The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 375 Green Colleges” as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in 2017. Holy Cross is among institutions that show “the most exceptional commitments to … Continue reading
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Holy Cross English Professor Discusses Multi-Ethnic Literature, Graphic Novels in Q&A
In a Q&A, Worcester Magazine sat down with Jorge Santos, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross and a Houston, Texas native to talk about how his career brought him to Worcester and his academic scholarship … Continue reading
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Ann Dowd ’78, P20 Wins Emmy Award for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Ann Dowd ’78, P20 won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her work on “The Handmaid’s Tale” at the 69th annual Emmy Awards which aired live on CBS from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles … Continue reading
Holy Cross Theatre Program Among ‘Most Underrated’ in New England, According to OnStage
The College of the Holy Cross theatre department was highlighted as one the “Top 10 Most Underrated College Theatre Programs for 2017” in the north east region by OnStage Blog. While institutions like Tisch and Juilliard get plenty of attention, OnStage … Continue reading
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Holy Cross Named 19th Best College in the Nation by College Factual
According to USA Today College, the College of the Holy Cross was ranked No. 19 out of 1,383 Best Nationwide Colleges on College Factual’s annual list. College Factual also ranked Holy Cross No. 4 Best Massachusetts College, topped only by … Continue reading
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Paying the ‘Passion Price’: Sociology Professor Discusses Paying Higher Prices to Support Small Business
Particularly among millennial shoppers, there are good indicators that buying from small businesses is increasingly popular, even if prices are higher, reports the Chicago Tribune. The media outlet called upon Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology and author of “The … Continue reading
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Where Does All the Money Go? Economics Professor Weighs in on Lotteries
Lottery spending in United States is huge: Americans spent roughly $80 billion dollars on lottery tickets just last year, reports CNN Money. The national media outlet called upon Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross … Continue reading
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Political Science Professor Explains the History Behind Presidential Hypocrisy
In a piece for Fortune, Alex Hindman, visiting assistant professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Donald Trump’s efforts to represent the interests of the American people, but explains that Trump’s lavish lifestyle reduces … Continue reading
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Executive VP of City Year, Inc. and Holy Cross Alumna Pens Blog about Value of National Service
After graduation, young Holy Cross alumni take different paths, many of them deciding to participate in a year of service. In a blog post published on Medium, AnnMaura Connolly ’86, the chief strategy officer and executive vice president of City … Continue reading
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