Category Archives: In The News

Holy Cross Is Again Ranked a National Leader in Study Abroad

College of the Holy Cross students are leading the way when it comes to studying abroad, with the College ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the U.S. for long-term study abroad programs. According to the Institute of International Education … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, In The News, News | Comments Off on Holy Cross Is Again Ranked a National Leader in Study Abroad

Russian Media Blames the U.S. for Escalating Ukraine Crisis, Says Holy Cross History Professor and Russia Expert

Many column inches around the world have been devoted to the growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, but what is the Russian media’s narrative on President Vladimir Putin’s potential call to invade Ukraine? According to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of … Continue reading →

Posted in History, In The News, News, Russian and Eastern European Studies | Comments Off on Russian Media Blames the U.S. for Escalating Ukraine Crisis, Says Holy Cross History Professor and Russia Expert

“To Secure a More Promising Tomorrow, Institutional Presidents Should […] Focus On the Needs and the Dignity of the Marginalized,” Says Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau

Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau recently penned a commentary for America Magazine, which was part of a series on Catholic identity and higher education, offering his perspective on the future of Catholic colleges and universities. A scholar of Catholic social … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, President Vincent D. Rougeau | Comments Off on “To Secure a More Promising Tomorrow, Institutional Presidents Should […] Focus On the Needs and the Dignity of the Marginalized,” Says Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau

Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

Throughout his career in law and higher education, Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau has worked to promote human rights, human dignity and a community that champions both. In an op-ed commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and published by the … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, President Vincent D. Rougeau | Comments Off on Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

Are Triathlon Races a Revenue Boost or a Financial Sinkhole for the Host City? Holy Cross Sports Economist Shares Insight

Putting on a triathlon race is undoubtedly expensive, whether it’s a small local sprint or a major world championship event, which often translates to high entry fees for racers. But what does that mean to the host city in terms … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics and Accounting, In The News, News | Comments Off on Are Triathlon Races a Revenue Boost or a Financial Sinkhole for the Host City? Holy Cross Sports Economist Shares Insight

Holy Cross’ Carrie Peck and Elizabeth Wambui ‘09 Named ‘Women to Watch in 2022’ by Worcester Magazine

Worcester Magazine recently named two Holy Cross community members as “Women to Watch” in 2022. Holy Cross  COVID Response Director Carrie Peck and alumna Elizabeth Wambui ’09, who is currently the director of diversity, inclusion and community impact at Fontaine … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, In The News, News, Political Science | Comments Off on Holy Cross’ Carrie Peck and Elizabeth Wambui ‘09 Named ‘Women to Watch in 2022’ by Worcester Magazine

Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Honored With 2021 Excellence in Mentoring Award

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, was honored with the 2021 Excellence in Mentoring Award from the Forum for Theological Exploration. Each … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, Religious Studies | Comments Off on Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Honored With 2021 Excellence in Mentoring Award

It’s Time for Society to Rediscover the Common Good, Says Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau

  Leading Catholic news site Crux covered a recent panel discussion featuring Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau titled “Whatever Happened to The Common Good? Divided by COVID-19, Torn Apart by Politics, Fractured by Faith.” Hosted by the Georgetown University Initiative … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, President Vincent D. Rougeau | Comments Off on It’s Time for Society to Rediscover the Common Good, Says Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau

Holy Cross Visual Arts Professor Receives Fred B. Kniffen Book Award

Amy D. Finstein, assistant professor of architectural history in the visual arts department at Holy Cross, was recently honored with the 2021 Fred B. Kniffen Book Award for her new book, “Modern Mobility Aloft: Elevated Highways, Architecture, and Urban Change … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, Visual Arts | Comments Off on Holy Cross Visual Arts Professor Receives Fred B. Kniffen Book Award

Holy Cross Music Professor Honored as 2021 Hometown Hero by Worcester Magazine

Worcester Magazine has recently named Megan Ross ’11, visiting assistant professor of music at Holy Cross, a 2021 Hometown Hero for her role as executive director of the Worcester chapter of the Hip Hop Congress, a national nonprofit that works … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, In The News, Music, News | Comments Off on Holy Cross Music Professor Honored as 2021 Hometown Hero by Worcester Magazine

Women Are the Forgotten Heroes of Hanukkah, Says Holy Cross Judaic Studies Professor

The eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah is a time to celebrate heroes, but the identity of these heroes can be elusive. In an article for The Conversation, Alan Avery-Peck, Kraft-Hiatt professor in Judaic studies at Holy Cross, breaks down the … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, Religious Studies | Comments Off on Women Are the Forgotten Heroes of Hanukkah, Says Holy Cross Judaic Studies Professor

Pandemic-Induced Supply Chain Woes Could Lead to Opportunity This Holiday Season, Says Holy Cross Professor

Some experts say that local small businesses offering handcrafted goods could see a sales resurgence this holiday season, their products looking more appealing than ever to customers concerned with supply chain issues persisting worldwide. In a recent Boston Business Journal … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, Sociology and Anthropology | Comments Off on Pandemic-Induced Supply Chain Woes Could Lead to Opportunity This Holiday Season, Says Holy Cross Professor

History Professor Featured in The HISTORY Channel’s ‘Engineering That Built the World’ Series

Holy Cross Associate Professor of History Ed O’Donnell ’86 is one of the experts helping to bring the stories of the visionaries behind the most epic builds of the past two centuries to life for a national audience. As the … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, History, In The News, News | Comments Off on History Professor Featured in The HISTORY Channel’s ‘Engineering That Built the World’ Series

Holy Cross English Professor Talks Ethnic Cultures and Diversity in Comic Books With Marvel

In anticipation of the upcoming release of “Marvel’s Voices: Comunidades,” Marvel Comics sat down with Jorge Santos, associate professor of English at Holy Cross, to discuss the new series and its impact on the representation of Latinx in comics and … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Featured, In The News, News | Comments Off on Holy Cross English Professor Talks Ethnic Cultures and Diversity in Comic Books With Marvel

Boston Globe Reviews Cantor Art Gallery Exhibit Featuring Works by Elizabeth Catlett

The Boston Globe has nothing but praise for the latest exhibit in the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, “The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis.” The exhibit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, In The News, News, Visual Arts | Comments Off on Boston Globe Reviews Cantor Art Gallery Exhibit Featuring Works by Elizabeth Catlett

Holy Cross Once Again a Princeton Review ‘Green College’

The College of the Holy Cross has once again been recognized for its commitment to sustainability by The Princeton Review in its “Guide to Green Colleges: 2022 Edition.” Released on Oct. 26, the annual guide recognizes institutions that are making … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental Studies, Featured, In The News, News | Comments Off on Holy Cross Once Again a Princeton Review ‘Green College’

Pope Francis’ Green Message Will Be ‘Well-Received and Echoed,’ Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Tells BBC Radio

Pope Francis, in an exclusive message shared by the BBC World Service radio, recently urged world leaders participating in a United Nations climate summit in Scotland to consider radical action in response to the global climate crisis. Mathew Schmalz, professor … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, In The News, News, Religious Studies | Comments Off on Pope Francis’ Green Message Will Be ‘Well-Received and Echoed,’ Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Tells BBC Radio

Is Church Governance Becoming More Open and Inclusive? Religious Studies Professor Explains

Pope Francis recently launched a two-year global consultation process leading to the 2023 “Synod on Synodality,” thereby expanding the “Synod of Bishops” institution to encourage much wider consultation with members and organizations of the church at all levels as part … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, Religious Studies | Comments Off on Is Church Governance Becoming More Open and Inclusive? Religious Studies Professor Explains

The Catholic Church Has Long History of Environmental Stewardship, Says Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor

Faith leaders representing the world’s major religions were hosted by the Vatican this week to call for strong action to protect the environment ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.  In an article for The Conversation, Joanne Pierce, professor … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, Religious Studies | Comments Off on The Catholic Church Has Long History of Environmental Stewardship, Says Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor

Holy Cross Faculty Premiere New Documentary “Pakachoag: Where the River Bends”

On Tuesday, Sept. 28, a group of Holy Cross faculty members, along with environmental historian Colin Novick, executive director of the Greater Worcester Land Trust, premiered their new documentary “Pakachoag: Where the River Bends” at the Pakachoag Church in Auburn, … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Environmental Studies, In The News, News | Comments Off on Holy Cross Faculty Premiere New Documentary “Pakachoag: Where the River Bends”