Category Archives: In The News

Holy Cross Education Professor Publishes Book on How to Better Measure School Quality

How should we measure the quality of our schools? In his new book, “Beyond Test Scores: A Better Way to Measure School Quality,” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, examines the use and … Continue reading →

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Washington Monthly: Holy Cross A Top Liberal Arts College

Washington Monthly has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 23 on its list of top liberal arts colleges in the country, noting the College is “one of America’s oldest Catholic liberal arts colleges.” “It’s a standout in three … Continue reading →

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Beginning the College Search Process? Holy Cross Admissions Officer Offers Tips

“Searching for colleges? It’s like buying a couch,” says Andrew Carter, senior associate director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross. In a piece published by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA), Carter explains that, like buying a … Continue reading →

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Art History Professor Weighs In: ‘Can Art Shed Light on the Ethics of Capital Punishment?’

Across centuries, art has been used to depict trying human experiences, displaying, for instance, scenes of capital punishment. But do these works foster empathy among viewers? Sojourners called upon Virginia Raguin, Distinguished Professor of Humanities and art history division head … Continue reading →

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Psychology Professor Discusses ‘Why Tourists Go to Sites Associated With Death and Suffering’

As a Holocaust educator, Daniel Bitran, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, travels with his summer study abroad class to a number of Holocaust sites throughout Central Europe. The course aims to provide students with hands-on … Continue reading →

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‘Interview with Jimena Bermejo’: Holy Cross Dance Program Director Talks Performance Art and Engaging the Audience

Jimena Bermejo, dancer, performance artist and the new director of the theatre department’s dance program at the College of the Holy Cross, aims to create intimate relationships with audience members through her work by inviting them to be physically engaged … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Director of Career Development on Why Recent Grads Don’t Need to Take the First Job They Land

Amy Murphy, Director of the Center for Career Development at the College of the Holy Cross, offers practical advice for recent graduates in an article published by GoodCall. She says graduates shouldn’t feel like they need to take the first … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Interning at NBC Nightly News Reports: ‘Has It Ever Been This Bad With North Korea? Yes, Actually’

During a summer internship with NBC Nightly News — and while national tensions are running high between the United States and North Korea — James O’Connor ’18 reports that this hostility is nothing new, in an article he wrote for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior and ‘Ex-Cancer Patient Helps Youths at Sunrise Hospital From Afar’

From thousands of miles away at Holy Cross, Michael Spada ’18 continues to give back to his Southern Nevada community, particularly Sunrise Hospital where he overcame a form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010. Spada, who understands first-hand what hospitalized children … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Explains ‘Why the Catholic Church Bans Gluten-Free Communion Wafers’

With the Roman Catholic Church banning the use of gluten-free wafers for communion, Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes a piece for The Conversation on the history of communion wafers and how … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Professor Comments on Why ‘As a Guru, Ayn Rand May Have Limits’

From “Atlas Shrugged” to “The Fountainhead,” Ayn Rand continues to influence the business world today, with high-flyers such as President Trump and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick noting the impact her principles have had on them. In an article diving … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Selection of First-Year Reading Cited by National Media

Before even unpacking their bags on Mount St. James, the members of the Class of 2021 have their first college assignment: to read “Make Your Home Among Strangers,” by Jennine Capo Crucet. The College’s choice of summer reading for its … Continue reading →

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History Professor Explains ‘How Athletes Gained the Upper Hand on the White House’

The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals. A month later, the team, whose members and coach have been vocal critics of President Trump, have yet to receive their invitation to celebrate at the White House. In an op-ed … Continue reading →

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Professor and Russia Expert on Upcoming Trump, Putin Meeting: ‘Whatever Happens, Vladimir Putin Wins’

With all eyes turning to the meeting of world leaders at the G-20 summit in Germany, particular attention is falling on the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the first face-to-face encounter between the two since President Trump entered … Continue reading →

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‘How to Talk to Anti-Vaxers’: A Conversation With Anthony Fauci ‘62

Leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62 is no stranger to facing challenges head-on. In a Q&A with The Atlantic, he discusses predicting and handling public health crises, addressing the “anti-vaxer” movement, … Continue reading →

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Alumna Ann Dowd ’78 Talks Acting and Her Role on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

“As Aunt Lydia in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ the Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel, Ann Dowd is both terrifying and tender,” writes The Guardian in a recent article lauding the acting career and talent of Ann Dowd ’78, … Continue reading →

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‘Oslo,’ Directed by Bartlett Sher ’81, Wins Best Play at 2017 Tony Awards

Among the endless talent represented at the 71st Tony Awards, “Oslo,” directed by Barlett Sher ’81, walked away with one of the evening’s most coveted recognitions: the award for best play. The play, written by J. T. Rogers, tells the … Continue reading →

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Film by Ned Crowley ’85 Opens in Theaters Across Country

After making its way through the 2016 film festival circuit, “Middle Man,” a dark comedy written and directed by Ned Crowley ’85 and starring “Parks and Recreation” star Jim O’Heir, has opened in theaters across the country. Crowley’s film tells … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers ‘A Jesuit Perspective on Harry Potter’

What do Harry Potter and Christianity have in common? According to Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, they have more in common than you’d think. In an article published by America Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Anthony Fauci ’62 At Center of Fight Against AIDS for More Than 30 Years

Looking back over the past 36 years, CBS News recounts how far AIDS research, treatment, and prevention has come since it caught the attention of public health officials in 1981 — a positive trajectory that prominently features the contributions of … Continue reading →

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