Category Archives: In The News

Ann Zelesky, associate athletic director at the College of the Holy Cross, sat down with Worcester Mag to discuss the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the law giving women equal access as men to high school and college athletics.  “Title … Continue reading →

A 9-person delegation of students, faculty and administrators from Holy Cross is currently attending a two-week global leadership summit at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa. They are joining about 180 staff and students from universities … Continue reading →

In a Worcester Mag cover story, writer Matthew Robert boarded the Library Express— a state-of-the-art, traveling library, which is affectionately known as “Libby”—on the second day it was in operation to give a first-hand account of what it is like … Continue reading →

In an op-ed for the Worcester Business Journal, Bryan Engelhardt, assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, and Anthony Spagnoletti , a member of the class of 2014, write about why teenagers who are looking for … Continue reading →

In an op-ed for the Providence Journal, Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies, explains why people should stop climbing Mt. Everest.  She writes, “At this point in the 21st Century, climbing Mt. Everest has become as pointless as going over … Continue reading →

Stephanie Reents’ debut book “The Kissing List” (Hogarth), hit shelves on May 22. According to a Herald News review: “In the book, friendships fall apart over boyfriends, roommates turn into problems and temp jobs stand in for a career path. … Continue reading →

In a blog entry for the Washington Post, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, explores the intersection between Catholicism and feminism by telling a story about an Indian woman named Rashmi, who … Continue reading →

Amy Murphy, director of career planning at the College of the Holy Cross, explains to the Telegram & Gazette why students should treat an internship like a job interview. Employers are looking to fill those spots with graduates who have … Continue reading →

Chris Matthews ‘67, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” and NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show,” gave a talk about his new book “Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero” at the College of the Holy Cross. At a reception prior to the … Continue reading →

In an article on Bloomberg.com, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics, discusses the overlooked costs that Indiana has incurred as a result of hosting the 2012 Super Bowl. Matheson emphasizes that the budget for the Super Bowl is just one … Continue reading →

The Telegram & Gazette highlights a new program started by College of the Holy Cross student Mark Legare ’14. The Nativity School of Worcester’s Crusaders Musical Outreach Program, which started as an observation for Legare, transformed into a weekly program, in … Continue reading →

The Jakarta Post talks to the people behind the original multi-media dance-drama “Shackled Spirits,” which was recently performed at the College of the Holy Cross. Directed by Lynn Kremer, professor of theater at the College, and Balinese artists Suasthi Bandem … Continue reading →

In a Worcester Mag article about the City’s radio history and current culture, WCHC-88.1, the radio station at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured for providing an alternative source to the FM dial. Jesse Anderson, director of audio-visual … Continue reading →

Worcester Mag recently reviewed “in•fi n•ity: Works from the 2012 Senior Concentration Seminar” on display at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross.  The review applauded the work of the eight exceptional students. “Polished, professional and … Continue reading →

In a broadcast on ABC Radio National (Australian Public Radio) Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games. “It’s very rare that the direct economic … Continue reading →

In a podcast for America Magazine, Thomas Landy, director of the McFarland Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses the impact of Holy Cross alumnus Michael Harrington’s “The Other America,” a seminal book … Continue reading →

The Princeton Review and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) again named the College of the Holy Cross to their list of the “nation’s most environmentally responsible ‘green colleges.’”  “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition” profiles 322 … Continue reading →