Category Archives: In The News

Fiske Guide Includes Holy Cross Among ‘Best and Most Interesting’ Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross has again been featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a guide compiled by former New York Times education editor, Edward B. Fiske.  The colleges and universities featured are among the “best and most … Continue reading →

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‘School’s murals show ‘where education began’ in Worcester’

In a Telegram & Gazette front page story, College of the Holy Cross rising seniors Nicole Landry ’16 and Sarah Valente ’16, were featured for a summer research project they are working on at Worcester East Middle School. The pair … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Ordained into Priesthood

Three alumni from the College of the Holy Cross have recently been ordained into the priesthood. Rev. Brent H. Otto, S.J.’01, and Rev. Loren Adam DeLeon, S.J. ’03, have been ordained into the Society of Jesus and Father Alexander Scott … Continue reading →

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‘Tokyo Olympic Venue Shaping Up as World’s Costliest Stadium’

According to the Associated Press (AP), the marquee venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, could be the most expensive sports stadium in the world. Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, who specializes … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 18 Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 18 on Money Magazine’s list of “The 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges,” and No. 89 overall  on Money’s list of “Best Colleges,” which ranked 736 schools nationwide. According to Money, which is … Continue reading →

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Amanda Belichick Named Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Amanda Belichick was recently named the head coach of the women’s lacrosse team at the College of the Holy Cross. The news of her appointment ran in more than 50 media outlets across the country including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! … Continue reading →

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‘Pay-To-Play: The Business Of College Athletic Recruitment’

A recent article in Forbes features College of the Holy Cross’ Greg DiCenzo, head baseball coach, discussing the increasing intensity and expense for high school athletes that want to play a sport in college. Many high school athletes are determined … Continue reading →

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‘Independence Day tradition marks 35 years on PBS’

The Telegram & Gazette profiled College of the Holy Cross alumnus Jerry Colbert ’64 and his role as executive producer of “A Capitol Fourth,” which showcases the Independence Day festivities held in our nation’s capital, including the White House and … Continue reading →

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‘Chamber music showcased in Holy Cross concerts’

A recent article in the Telegram & Gazette highlights the Chamber Music Institute program at College of the Holy Cross which took place this past week . The program, in its second year, had 16 talented musicians attend ranging from … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Miller looks to make mark with Celtics’ summer league squad’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Malcom Miller ’15, a philosophy major from Laytonsville, Md., has been selected by the Boston Celtics to join their summer league team. Miller took part in the Celtics’ first pre-draft workout on May 21 … Continue reading →

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‘Ramadan Is Not a Time for Bloodshed’

In recent article for The Atlantic, Caner Dagli, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in Islamic studies, explores what he calls the “mangling” of the teachings of Ramadan by ISIS – and … Continue reading →

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“2015 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs”

The College of the Holy Cross ranked among the  “2015 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.  The College’s student affairs office  was applauded for the wide-ranging services it provides to students and … Continue reading →

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‘Meet the Most Powerful Doctor in America’

Anthony Fauci, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1962 and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was recently named No. 39 on Fortune’s list of “The World’s 50 Greatest … Continue reading →

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USA Today Ranks Holy Cross No. 4 Among the 10 Best Colleges in Massachusetts

According to USA Today College, the College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 4 on “The 10 best colleges in Massachusetts” list, released today.  The national news outlet partnered with College Factual on the rankings, which looked at 64 schools … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Weigh in on the Importance of the Pope’s Encyclical

Pope Francis’ recent encyclical regarding the environment and climate change has been the topic of many headlines this week.  Two College of the Holy Cross professors, Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies, and Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 8 in the Country for ‘Most Beautiful Urban College Campus’

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 8 in the country on Best Choice Schools’ list of “The 50 Most Beautiful Urban College Campuses.” According to Best Choice Schools the campus is “exceptionally beautiful” and the 174-acre campus is … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Partners with Global Career Accelerator Program Fullbridge to Prepare Students for Future Careers’

The College of the Holy Cross and Fullbridge, an education company that teaches undergraduate students how to navigate the business world, recently announced a new partnership. The news ran in more than 100 media outlets across the country including  Yahoo! … Continue reading →

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‘How many ways can politicians ‘lie’? How a class led to a ‘truth’ report card for the 2016 election’

In a recent article for The Conversation, Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the honesty level of politicians, specifically those running in the upcoming 2016 elections. Jones teaches a course titled … Continue reading →

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“What’s in a Word? The challenges of ‘transgender’”

K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, explores the term “transgender” in a recent piece for The Conversation. He writes about the difficulties of using the term based on its infancy and the fact … Continue reading →

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From Mount St. James to the Financial District, Two Holy Cross Alums Share Apartment in New York City

A recent story in the New York Times real estate section, features Matthew DeSimone and Matthew Murawski, both members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2014. The pair were roommates on Mount St. James and now continue … Continue reading →

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