Category Archives: In The News

Holy Cross Professor and Students Study “Sugar, Sex and Aging”

Michelle Mondoux, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for her research on the effects of a high-glucose diet in C. elegans. According to … Continue reading →

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College Factual Ranks Holy Cross 19th Best College in the Nation

College Factual ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 19 among all 1,393 colleges and universities in the country. The College is up four spots from No. 23 last year, the inaugural year of the College Factual  rankings. Holy … Continue reading →

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‘Laboring Against Inequality’

In a recent op-ed for Newsweek, Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the meaning and origin of Labor Day in light of contemporary issues.  By exploring the history behind the motivation … Continue reading →

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‘Research focuses on hidden stigmas’

In a recent article in New England Psychologist, Stephenie Chaudoir, assistant professor of psychology, explains her research on concealable stigmatized identities (CSIs). CSIs are a class of experiences, identities, and characteristics that are often socially devalued but can be concealed. … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Amanda Beaver Makes 40 Under Forty List’

Amanda Corbett Beaver ’03, leadership giving officer at the College of the Holy Cross, makes Worcester Business Journal’s 2015 “40 Under Forty” list. Beaver’s role at the College allows her the opportunity to work closely with donors to secure major … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Katrina Exhibit at Holy Cross Featured on National Radio

In the honor of the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “Katrina Then and Now: Artists as Witness,” an exhibit that will focus on the relationship … Continue reading →

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Business Insider Ranks Holy Cross Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America

Business Insider recently ranked  the College of the Holy Cross No. 20 on its list of “The 24 best liberal arts colleges in America.” According to the business-focused website, “Not only does Holy Cross prepare students to join the workforce … Continue reading →

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‘Liberal arts strongholds stand by their plans’

A recent article in the Worcester Business Journal highlighted the College of the Holy Cross for its strong commitment towards providing a liberal arts education. The article writes that a number of universities have become increasingly trade-focused, but Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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‘10 Great Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SATs’

The College of the Holy Cross has been included in the listing of ‘10 Great Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SATs’ by Money. According to the outlet, which is a subsidiary of Time Inc., this list was compiled of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Welcome Class of 2019 on Aug. 29

Holy Cross will welcome an academically accomplished and diverse first-year class of 741 students on Aug. 29. Of the 6,595 applicants who applied for admission to the Class of 2019, 37 percent (or 2,442) were accepted. Approximately 24 percent of … Continue reading →

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‘And the Next Top Trainer Is…’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus, Gideon Akande ’06 was named the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer after completing a series of competitions against other contestants. In the series finale of the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer, Akande competed against … Continue reading →

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‘ISLA International: Three Worcester grads work to bring clean energy to the Caribbean and the world’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Federico Sotomayor ’10, was featured in MassLive as co-founder of the Worcester-based startup, ISLA International. Sotomayor has partnered with two other Worcester natives to create ISLA, which is committed to bringing clean energy and … Continue reading →

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‘Intern provides hands-on care to recuperating turtles’

College of the Holy Cross’ Jose Santiago ’17 was recently featured in Topsail Advertiser for his work this summer helping injured sea turtles in North Carolina at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Topsail reports that Santiago … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Ranks Holy Cross Among Best Colleges for Undergraduate Education in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best undergraduate academic institutions, according to the Princeton Review’s Best 380 Colleges list. The Princeton Review’s annual college guide is a list of the top 15 percent of America’s … Continue reading →

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‘Crusading Against Autism’

Bob Wright, a member of College of the Holy Cross class of 1965, along with his wife Suzanne were profiled in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us.” The Wrights began Autism Speaks, an award-winning organization that has raised millions to fund … Continue reading →

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‘Neel Smith, Holy Cross – Digital Research’

Neel Smith, associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for his work with students researching ancient manuscripts. In the digital age, access to high-resolution, … Continue reading →

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‘Veteran to Run 160 Miles for Fallen Servicewomen’

Bridget Guerrero a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1990 and Marine Corps veteran, was recently featured on the website RunnersWorld.com for her quest to run 160 miles in four days in the state of Washington. … Continue reading →

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‘Why Democracies Don’t Want the Olympics Anymore’

College of the Holy Cross economics professor Victor Matheson recently published an editorial in The Washington Post regarding the increasing cost of the Olympic Games. Matheson’s editorial came right after Boston withdrew its bid for 2024 Olympics, with taxpayers citing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 55 on Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross ranked No. 55 overall and No. 46 among private colleges on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges. Forbes rated schools on an ROI scale with points for low debt, high graduation rates, student satisfaction … Continue reading →

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‘How J.D. Power drove change in auto research’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus J.D.“Dave” Power III ’53, was recently featured in Fortune and CNN Money, sharing his story about the founding of his world-famous business: J.D. Power and Associates. In the article, Power describes his company’s start … Continue reading →

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