Category Archives: In The News

Men’s Lacrosse Team Rings the Nasdaq Closing Bell as Part of Job Shadow Program

On Jan. 25, the College of the Holy Cross men’s lacrosse team and head coach Judd Lattimore rang the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. The news ran on Fox News, Bloomberg News, CNBC, and in the … Continue reading →

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With a Record Powerball Jackpot, Media Across the Country Turn to Economics Professor for Expertise on Lottery

While most of America was out buying their tickets for the $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot, reporters were calling Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, for his expertise on the game, which resulted in Matheson … Continue reading →

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Steven Stack ’94, President of the American Medical Association Discusses the Health Care Industry

In a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune, Dr. Steven J. Stack ’94, president of the American Medical Association (AMA), is “pushing an urgent message.” According to the Tribune, “He believes doctors are overwhelmed by the demands of government regulators … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Third in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked No. 3 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad programs, according to a recent report released by the Institute of International Education. Long-term study abroad programs are defined … Continue reading →

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Forbes Names Burke Magnus ’88 No. 11 on “Most Powerful People in College Sports” list

Answering the question “Who are the most powerful people in college sports?” Forbes released a list of 25 college sport giants. College of the Holy Cross graduate Burke Magnus’88, was No. 11 on the “Most Powerful People in College Sports” … Continue reading →

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New Title IX Director Elizabeth Canning is Featured in a Telegram & Gazette Sunday Sitdown

In a Telegram & Gazette Sunday Sitdown, Elizabeth Canning, the new Title IX director at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses her time as a public defender, new job, family and goals for Holy Cross. “I look forward to … Continue reading →

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‘A Glimpse Inside the College Admissions Process’

Kirk Carapezza ’05, reporter and managing editor at WGBH/Boston Public Radio, took a behind the scenes look at the admissions process at the College of the Holy Cross. Carapezza sat in on early decision committee, where admissions counselors reviewed 23 … Continue reading →

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2015: Year in Review

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Kiplinger’s Ranks Holy Cross No. 29 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 29 among all liberal arts colleges and No. 48 overall among all colleges in the country in its annual list of 100 best values in colleges for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor to be Featured in CSPAN’s ‘Cities Tour’ of Worcester

The City of Worcester will be featured on C-SPAN’s “Cities Tour” Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20. As part of the “Cities Tour,” C-SPAN travels to mid-size cities across the country and features select history and literary life in … Continue reading →

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Food Recovery Network Chapter at Holy Cross Donates Leftover Food to Help Those In Need

The College of the Holy Cross’ Food Recovery Network program was featured in the Telegram & Gazette. The newly established Holy Cross chapter joins 150 colleges and universities around the county fighting back against food waste. According to the Telegram … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Dan Shaughnessy ’75 Wins Baseball’s J.G. Taylor Spink Award

“Shaughnessy is headed for the Baseball Hall of Fame,” the Boston Globe reported on Dan Shaughnessy, a College of the Holy Cross English major, a member of the class of 1975, and an award-winning sports columnist for the Boston Globe. … Continue reading →

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‘Working for Worcester Announces 2016 Projects’

“A charity group run by college students plans to complete more than a dozen community service projects around the city next spring,” the Telegram & Gazette reported in a recent article covering the projected goals of Working for Worcester. Founded … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Celebrate Thanksgiving in Spain

While abroad, Holy Cross students bring small pieces of home with them and build their own traditions with new friends — an experience that holds especially true for the students studying in Coruña, one of the three study abroad sites … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Weighs in on David Price’s $217 Million Red Sox Signing

Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke with Marketplace about left-handed pitcher David Price signing with the Boston Red Sox for a staggering $217 million, when the average baseball club is worth $1.2 … Continue reading →

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‘Amanda Belichick Finds Bliss as Holy Cross Coach’

Amanda Belichick, daughter of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, is “making a name for herself as head coach of the women’s lacrosse team at Holy Cross,” according to the Boston Herald. A graduate of Wesleyan with a degree in … Continue reading →

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‘The Curse of Black Friday’

“This week we will see our society at its best and at its worst,” starts Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, in an op-ed for WBUR’s Cognoscenti. In the piece, O’Donnell offers … Continue reading →

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Julianna Baggott’s New Bridget Asher Novel ‘All of Us and Everything’ Makes People’s Best New Books

“I’ll confess,” Julianna Baggott, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters and visiting professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross said, “there’s nothing quite like the moment when you take off the literary handcuffs and tear into … Continue reading →

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15th Annual Unity Week Celebrations Conclude with Keynote Address

Since its beginnings in 2000, Unity Week has been a celebration of diversity at Holy Cross, as well as an opportunity to engage in dialogue around issues of justice and inclusion. The 15th annual event, organized by the Student Government … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Among Top 10 Colleges with Highest Graduation Rates

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 8 among the top 10 colleges with the highest four-year graduation rates. At 90.1 percent, the College is part of an select group of institutions that graduate an average of nine in … Continue reading →

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