Category Archives: In The News

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

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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Photos: 10 Gorgeous Photos of Holy Cross

From the rising towers and ivy covered walls of Fenwick Hall to the manicured hills and winding walkways surrounding St. Joseph’s Memorial Chapel, the College of the Holy Cross campus is breathtaking. And we’re not the only ones who think … Continue reading →

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‘70 years ago, Holy Cross won the NCAA tournament’

On March 25, 1947, Holy Cross won the NCAA tournament — and exactly 70 years later, Boston.com invited fans to relive the excitement. With March Madness in full swing, the article looks back at the legendary win over Oklahoma that … Continue reading →

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First-Year Student Named Winner of Holy Cross Shark Tank Competition

Just three years ago, Paul Wiley ’20 founded PW Industries, which specializes in custom, handcrafted executive products and jewelry for the promotional products industry. Now, as his business is booming with customers like Lamborghini and the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Comments on How President Trump’s Language Could Change Citizens’ Understanding of ‘Democracy’

Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, is back in the news again with an op-ed published in Fortune. In her latest piece, Hooper argues how … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Member Offers Insight on the Shifting Relationship Between China and the Vatican

Could the split between China and the Vatican be on the mend? Tom Landy, director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture, and a lecturer in sociology and anthropology, discusses how a Sino-Vatican rapprochement … Continue reading →

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Professor Emeritus Comments on the Aging Process in Men

Edward Thompson, professor emeritus of sociology at College of the Holy Cross, lent his knowledge on the aging process and the social worlds of older men to The Wall Street Journal in an article about the challenges faced by aging … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Neil Fingleton ‘04 Remembered as Star Basketball Player, Actor

  Neil Fingleton ’04, the 7’8” history major and star basketball player at the College of the Holy Cross, was remembered by Boston Globe and multiple other media outlets after his death this past weekend. Fingleton, who transferred to Holy … Continue reading →

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

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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Religious Studies Professor Writes Letter to Trump Administration for Campaign

Tat-siong Benny Liew, the Class of 1956 Professor in New Testament Studies and professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, recently wrote a letter on President’s Day addressed to president Donald Trump, vice president Michael Pence, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Among Top Undergraduate Fulbright Scholarship Producers

According to data submitted by the Institute of International Education, the College of the Holy Cross ranks as one of the top undergraduate producers of the Fulbright Scholarship during the 2016-2017 academic year. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. … Continue reading →

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

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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‘How the Trump-Russia Election Controversy Only Makes Putin Stronger’

After the resignation of national security advisor Michael Flynn, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, offered her expert insight in an op-ed for Fortune on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 2 on ‘10 Best Roman Catholic Colleges in the Country’

For the second year in a row, the College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 2 among the 10 best Roman Catholic colleges in the country, according to USA Today College. In the article, the College is praised for its … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers Response to the Potential Repeal of the Johnson Amendment

In response to president Donald Trump’s comments regarding his plans to repeal the Johnson Amendment — which prevents houses of worship and other tax-exempt organizations from engaging in political campaigning — Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the … Continue reading →

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Margaret Peterlin ’93 Joins State Department as Secretary Rex Tillerson’s Chief of Staff

Maintaining a cohesive team at the State Department is critical to the agency’s future success, writes Josh Rogin, a columnist for the Global Opinions section of The Washington Post. Much of that responsibility, he says, now falls upon the shoulders … Continue reading →

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English Professor Reflects on the Beauty of Naturalization Ceremonies

Following the recent national outcry over president Trump’s immigration ban, Leila Philip, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote an opinion piece that appeared in the Boston Globe on a naturalization ceremony that took place at … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Reflects on Shaker Culture, Insights

Moved by the recent passing of Sister Frances Carr, thought to be one of the last known Shaker, professor of religious studies Joanne M. Pierce discusses Shaker legacy and the lessons it offers today’s world. The article was picked up … Continue reading →

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Why Early Aid Letters Matter: Holy Cross Financial Aid Expert Comments on New FAFSA Rules

Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at College of the Holy Cross, explains why the changes to the financial aid process, effective for the 2017-2018 academic year, could help early admission students better – and sooner – understand their financing … Continue reading →

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Economics Professor Provides Insight on Rising Rates of Employer Confidence in Massachusetts

Even though state and national economies are slowing down, confidence in the business environment is the highest it has been in Massachusetts since 2004, the Boston Business Journal reports. Katherine Kiel, professor of economics and chair of the economics and … Continue reading →

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