Category Archives: In The News

‘Decide to Be the Change’

“It’s hard to understand a moment in history when you’re in it,” said Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King, speaking to the more than 500 students, faculty, staff, and local community members that filled the Hogan Ballroom and Seelos Theatre … Continue reading →

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Joyce ’82 Discusses Corporate Strategy at Worcester Economics Club Meeting

As president and CEO of Danaher Corp, Thomas P. Joyce Jr. ’82, is no stranger to “helping people realize their potential,” according to a recent article by the Telegram & Gazette. Joyce, who majored in economics while at the College, … Continue reading →

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Amanda Belichick Talks Coaching, Learning from Her Dad, and the Super Bowl

With the Super Bowl right around the corner, all eyes are on New England Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick. However, Worcester and Boston news outlets turned their focus onto Amanda Belichick, coach of the women’s lacrosse team and daughter of … Continue reading →

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History Professor and Russian Expert Discusses Putin-Trump Relationship on CNN

As the world keeps tabs on potential shifts in U.S. foreign relations, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was called upon by CNN for her expertise … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Connects Bible Passages to Refugee Ban

Days into President Trump’s executive order placing a stay on refugees, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies, says the Bible affirms — strongly and unequivocally — our obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality. Read the whole article … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross, Assumption students head to DC March for Life’

Three Holy Cross students taking part in the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. sat down with the Telegram & Gazette to discuss the pro-life cause, the overlaps between the recent Women’s March and the March for Life, and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Rev. Thomas W. Worcester, S.J., Named President of Regis College

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, will become the 11th president of Regis College, the Jesuit Faculty of Theology at the University of Toronto (UofT), and one of North America’s Roman Catholic … Continue reading →

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Political Perspective: Holy Cross Faculty Discuss Washington, D.C. March and Obama’s Presidency

On the eve of the transfer of presidential power, Selina Gallo-Cruz, assistant professor of sociology, discusses the motivation behind Saturday’s March in Washington. And professors of political science Daniel Klinghard and Donald Brand reflect on the impact of Barack Obama’s presidency … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Young Alumus Named Worcester Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’

Worcester Magazine has named Che Anderson ’11, project manager for the city of Worcester, as its “Person of the Year.” Anderson, who has immersed himself in Worcester since his days as a Holy Cross student in 2007, and who is … Continue reading →

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2016: Year in Review

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new achievements and accomplishments. Here are some of the most notable from 2016.

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Video: Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins ’63 Honored as Helmerich Distinguished Author, Reads Poetry on NPR

The Tulsa Library Trust presented Billy Collins ’63, former U.S. Poet Laureate, with the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award on Dec. 2 in recognition of his international acclaim and significant contribution to the field of literature. Collins also read a selection … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Basketball Player Nominated for National ‘Good Works Team Award’ for Effort on the Court and In the Community

Unlike many Division I athletes, the post-college plans of sophomore guard Marcellis Perkins ’19 don’t include going pro. A sports columnist for The Virginian Pilot interviews Perkins about his dream of becoming a role model for young men – a … Continue reading →

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Award-Winning Poet, Professor Philip Metres ‘92 Reflects on Lessons Learned at Holy Cross

Philip Metres ’92 thinks back on his time as a senior English major at the College working on a creative writing honors thesis under the tutelage of Robert Cording, professor emeritus of English. Now an award-winning poet and professor of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Member Published in Boston Globe, Researching New Ways to Assess School Quality

In a co-authored letter published in the Boston Globe, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross and director of research for the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment (MCIEA), applauded “the effort, led by … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Sculpture Stands as Symbol of Community and Dialogue at Holy Cross

The temporality and whimsy of Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork sculptures have graced more than 250 sites around the world — from the open fields of the Scottish Highlands to the Riniyo-in Temple in Chiba, Japan. This fall, the College of the … Continue reading →

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Kiplinger Ranks Holy Cross No. 15 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 15 on its list of the top 100 best values in liberal arts colleges and No. 27 on its list of the top 300 best values in … Continue reading →

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‘Eat, pray, study: Holy Cross students learn the language of serenity’

According to an article featured on the front page of the Boston Globe, the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center offers College of the Holy Cross students a reprieve from their daily stressors, especially beneficial now during final exam season. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Named a ‘Central Massachusetts 2016 Power Player’

Che Anderson ’11 was recently named one of Central Massachusetts’ 2016 Power Players by the Worcester Business Journal. According to the journal, the member of this year’s class of Power Players were selected based on their roles in making changes … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross History Professor Featured in PBS Pearl Harbor Documentary

Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently featured in the PBS documentary special “Pearl Harbor, USS Oklahoma: Final Story.”

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Video: Two-Time Heisman Candidate Gordie Lockbaum ’88 Featured by ESPN in ‘30 for 30 Short’

Gordie Lockbaum ’88, two-time Heisman Trophy candidate and Holy Cross Hall of Famer, was recently the subject of an ESPN 30 for 30 Short titled “The Throwback.” The documentary looks back at Lockbaum’s impressive career as a college football player … Continue reading →

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