Category Archives: In The News

In an opinion piece in USA Today, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote about the teachers strike in Chicago, and called for the teachers to concentrate on the welfare of their students … Continue reading →

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, reflected on the act of memorializing the tragic events of Sept. 11. “It’s rapidly becoming a classic memorial,” … Continue reading →

In his most recent opinion piece on the Washington Post’s On Faith blog, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s role addressing both the Democratic and Republican national … Continue reading →

According to the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS), the College of the Holy Cross’ Science Café is one of the best college dining spots in the country. NACUFS recently honored the Science Café with a gold … Continue reading →

In an Associated Press article, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the impact of the Republican National Convention on the city of Tampa, and addressed whether the success of such a … Continue reading →

Tampa may be bracing for a tropical storm, but according to Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, hosting the Republican National Convention may be just as costly for the city. In a USA … Continue reading →

The Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit artwork produced over the last 20 years at the leading centers for artists with disabilities in the U.S. The exhibition, titled “Create,” honors the history of three … Continue reading →

In an NPR.com report, Amy Wolfson, professor of psychology and associate dean for faculty development at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on a new study published in the journal Child Development that finds when teens cram for tests and don’t … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, “The Best 377 Colleges.”  Schools included in the 2013 edition of the guide—which were selected according … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross has again been named “one of the best and most interesting colleges” in the country by the “Fiske Guide to Colleges.”  Compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske, the 2013 … Continue reading →

In two separate articles by Carl Bialik of the Wall Street Journal, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the economic impact of some of this summer’s “mega events,” including the Olympics and the upcoming … Continue reading →

In a story on American Public Media’s Marketplace, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the IPO of England’s Manchester United soccer club.  The team raised less money than initially expected, which did … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked 20th on Forbes list of America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges. Forbes based the rankings on the things that matter most to students: quality of teaching, great career prospects, high graduation rates and … Continue reading →

Ellen Keohane, director of ITS at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about how social media is changing the way people watch the Olympics. “Watching the Olympics with family and friends is a wonderful … Continue reading →

In a CNN.com article about the cost of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, warns that boosters may not always portray the most accurate financial information to taxpayers in host cities. “I would … Continue reading →

In a Canadian Business article challenging British Prime Minister David Cameron’s prediction of a £13 billion boost to the local economy as a result of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, … Continue reading →

In a Letter to the Editor published in The New York Times, Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, warns against labeling James Holmes, the man accused of the Colorado movie theater shooting, as a … Continue reading →

Members of the Class of 2016 will report to campus on Aug. 25 with a strong record of accomplishments. The more than 750 members of the incoming class are among the top graduates in their high school classes, engaged in … Continue reading →