Category Archives: In The News

‘Making Fat Fliers Pay’

In a live online chat with the Huffington Post, Victor Matheson, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, participated in a panel discussion about the nature of airline fees. Netting $8 billion a year in fees … Continue reading →

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‘Sweet 16 for FGCU Eagles: Will ‘dunk city’ see long-term benefits?’

In an article in The Christian Science Monitor, Victor Matheson, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on Florida Gulf Coast University’s recent unexpected success in the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournament. With 68 teams … Continue reading →

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‘Alumnae exhibit at Holy Cross’

In a video recorded by the Telegram & Gazette’s “Go!” section, the College of the Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery showcased its most recent exhibition, “Spark,” which is a celebration of alumnae artists from the College. On display from March … Continue reading →

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‘March Madness Begins’

In a light-hearted piece about the start of March Madness, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and a sports economics expert, talks to Worcester News Tonight about work place productivity during the NCAA … Continue reading →

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‘CNN’s Soledad O’Brien delivers lecture at Holy Cross’

Despite the winter weather, CNN journalist Soledad O’Brien delivered the 47th Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture to an audience in the Hogan Ballroom at the College of the Holy Cross last night.  The Telegram & Gazette was on hand to cover the … Continue reading →

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‘How school reform became the cause célèbre of billionaires’

In the Washington Post blog “The Answer Sheet,” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, examined the recent phenomenon of high profile philanthropists becoming involved in education reform. Noting that education reform was once … Continue reading →

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Shop Talk: Q&A With Holy Cross President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs

In a Worcester Business Journal “Shop Talk” feature, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, discussed his first 14 months on the job and offered his views on the value of the liberal arts, … Continue reading →

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‘Fantasy football: PolitiFact looks at Super Bowl economic impact’

In an article in The Miami Herald, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins’ attempt to acquire a tax break in order to spend $400 million … Continue reading →

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CEO One-On-One: The Rev. Philip L. Boroughs

In the Sunday Business Matters section of the Telegram & Gazette, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, talked about his decision to become a Jesuit priest, his first introduction to Holy Cross, the … Continue reading →

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‘Students seek deeper meanings on religious quests’

In a recent article in USA Today, Thomas Landy, director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the importance of spiritual journeys, especially among students. Landy, who has led … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross perfect fit for McNamara family’

The Telegram & Gazette profiled Holy Cross varsity hockey teammates and brothers, Mike ‘15 and Joe McNamara ‘16, who chose to attend the College of the Holy Cross despite their Boston College roots.  The brothers grew up across the street … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Community Weighs in on New Pope, Future of Catholic Church

Within minutes of seeing white smoke emerge from the Sistine Chapel signaling a new head of the Roman Catholic Church, members of the media made their way to campus to watch the historic event unfold with students gathered in the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty Experts Share Insights on Papal Conclave, Benedict’s Successor with the Media

Since Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation on Feb. 11, journalists from the U.S. and abroad have turned to faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross for insight into the historic event. With the pronouncement of a new … Continue reading →

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‘What the AP program can’t do’

In the Washington Post blog “The Answer Sheet” Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote aboutthe limitations of of the Advanced Placement program. Though he noted that the AP has progressed since its … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President’s Council reception

A Worcester Living magazine photo gallery highlights a President’s Council Reception at the College of the Holy Cross on Nov. 3, 2012. The reception marked the 45th annual meeting of the President’s Council, and was held in Kimball Dining Hall, … Continue reading →

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‘College students spend Spring Break in Suffolk’

Highlighting the College of the Holy Cross Spring Break Immersion Program, Virginia’s Fox 43 featured a group of Holy Cross students, who had made the 14-hour trip to the city of Suffolk in the name of community service. The students … Continue reading →

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‘Dining In: Chicken that Nonna would love’

In a Telegram & Gazette article, Linda Nardella, director of dining services at the College of the Holy Cross, shared one of her recipes, Nonna’s Apricot Chicken, and talked about her life as a chef.Nardella has been cooking at the … Continue reading →

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New York Public Radio to Broadcast Golijov’s ‘St. Mark Passion’ Live from Carnegie Hall

New York Public Radio’s WQXR will broadcast the Sunday, March 10 performance of acclaimed composer and Holy Cross professor Osvaldo Golijov’s “St. Mark Passion,” live from Carnegie Hall at 3 p.m. Described by WQXR as “one of the most exciting … Continue reading →

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‘Should Boston Host The Olympics?’

In a segment for WBUR’s “Radio Boston,” Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics, discusses whether it is economically worthwhile for Boston to host a future Olympics event. “So, the real question with all of these events is how much of … Continue reading →

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‘In education, funding matters’

In an opinion piece for the Telegram & Gazette, Melissa Weiner, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that increasing funding for low income schools is not easy, but essential. In a recent report released … Continue reading →

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