Category Archives: In The News

‘The best U.S. colleges for a major in English’

USA Today College reports that the College of the Holy Cross ranks ninth in the top ten places to get an English degree in the U.S. The list, generated from College Factual, is a ranking of colleges based on their … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Top Producers of Fulbright Students

The College of the Holy Cross is once again among the liberal arts colleges with the highest number of Fulbright students, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education, which published its annual “Top Producers of U.S. Fulbright Students by Type … Continue reading →

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‘Gifts to area colleges are on the rise’

Charitable giving has reached an all-time high at colleges and universities across the nation and Worcester-area colleges are no exception. The Telegram and Gazette reports that many institution are earmarking more funds for scholarships and financial aid. Tracy W. Barlok, … Continue reading →

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‘In Milestone, Pope Francis Will Address Congress This Fall’

Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross,and a papal expert recently spoke with the Associated Press about the Pope addressing Congress during his visit to the U.S. in September. The story ran … Continue reading →

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Film Based on Leah Hager Cohen’s Novel ‘Grief of Others’ to Premiere at SXSW Festival

Leah Hager Cohen, Distinguished Writer in Residence at the College of the Holy Cross,  will soon be able to see the pages of her award-winning novel come to life on the big screen.  Based on her critically-acclaimed novel “The Grief … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Groundbreaking Web Resource for Exploring Catholic Practice Around the World

The College of the Holy Cross has launched an ambitious online global initiative called Catholics & Cultures (www.catholicsandcultures.org). The encyclopedic web resource—free to all users—is managed by and housed in the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Ranks Holy Cross Among the Top ‘Colleges That Pay You Back’

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking great academics, outstanding career preparation, and generous financial aid – according to The Princeton Review. The publication profiled the College as one of 200 … Continue reading →

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‘Pulse Magazine’s 15 to Watch in 2015’

Earlier this year, Pulse Magazine released its annual ‘People to Watch’ list, a list highlighting residents of Central Massachusetts who are examples of diligence, strength and drive in areas such as business, academics, the arts, public service or athletics. Among … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester storm cleanup is a slog’

With the snowfall finally coming to a halt, a recent Telegram & Gazette article spotlights maintenance workers as they worked diligently across Worcester to clear one of the largest snowstorms in state history. The article highlights Ted W. Heywood, grounds … Continue reading →

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‘At MLK event, Holy Cross student leaders are urged to listen, build bridges’

In a recent post, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette highlights the College of the Holy Cross eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon for Emerging Leaders. The event, held on Monday, Jan. 19, was co-sponsored by the Holy Cross Office … Continue reading →

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Matheson Weighs Pros and Cons of Boston as 2024 Olympic Bid

Massachusetts is buzzing with excitement over the announcement made last week by the U.S. Olympic Committee that made Boston its city of choice for the 2024 Summer Games. However, the bid doesn’t come without trepidation. Victor Matheson, professor of economics … Continue reading →

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‘Local band releases first EP’

A recent article published by Seacoastonline.com highlights the release “Mason Jar of Home,” an album released by the musical group Black Agnes and produced by front man, Michael Dunbar ’15, student at the College of the Holy Cross. The album, … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross class ditches the syllabus in favor of ‘experimenting’’

The education issue of Worcester Magazine featured an article on a new class at the College of the Holy Cross titled CreateLab. This unique class structure is an experiment in what happens when the professor flips the traditional script by … Continue reading →

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‘Long a College Town, Worcester Now Looks the Part’

With recent developments in Worcester’s downtown, The New York Times profiled the City of Worcester as a college town. “From one end of the city’s 245-acre central core to the other, Worcester is attending to the 35,000 college students who … Continue reading →

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‘Rinklin alters perceptions in a new show at Zevitas Gallery’

Cristi Rinklin, associate professor and chair of the visual arts department  at the College of the Holy Cross, received a glowing review from the Boston Globe and WBUR for her new paintings on display at the Steven Zevitas Gallery. The … Continue reading →

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Women’s Lacrosse Keeps Coming Back

Holy Cross students are known to be active members in the Worcester community. Many students volunteer around the city, whether it is through the school’s Community Based Learning Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass., or participating in the … Continue reading →

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2014: Year in Review

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new achievements and accomplishments. Here are some of the most notable from 2014.

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Kiplinger’s Ranks Holy Cross No. 27 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 27 among all liberal arts colleges and No. 45 overall among all colleges in the country in its annual list of 100 best values in colleges for … Continue reading →

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‘Pakistan School Attack: The Symbolism Is Unmistakable’

In his debut piece for WBUR’s Cognoscenti, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the symbolism in the recent Pakistan school attack, which killed 145 people. “Watching livestream reporting on the … Continue reading →

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Recent Alumna Invited to Showcase at “Art on the Marquee”

Bang Luu, a member of the class of 2014, was recently selected as an artist for the 12th installation of “Art on the Marquee.” Boston Cyberarts and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) will be presenting nine new works by … Continue reading →

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