Category Archives: In The News

Matt Celin ’11 and J.P. Martignetti ‘11, both members of the men’s ice hockey team, donned pink T-shirts and laces to promote the second annual “Pink the Rink” fundraiser event on Worcester News Tonight. In its second year, “Pink the … Continue reading →

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently sought the advice of Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, for a story on whether ice storms and unseasonably cold temperatures in Texas would negatively affect the expected … Continue reading →

In an article for Foreign Policy magazine, Vickie Langohr, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, calls for the U.S. to support free and fair elections amid the current turmoil in Egypt.  She criticizes prior efforts … Continue reading →

In a story for The Atlantic examining the Catholic rite of exorcism, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that the religious practice is gaining attention in the United States.  Schmalz explains … Continue reading →

The latest exhibition at the College’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery has ties to the City and it’s capturing the attention of local media, including the Telegram & Gazette and Worcester Magazine. On view now through March 31 … Continue reading →

In an article surveying the ways colleges and universities in Worcester are using social media to connect with prospective students, Christian R. Santillo, assistant director of public affairs for web communications, weighs in on how Holy Cross analyzes data from … Continue reading →

“Social commerce” made its way into Worcester last month, when the online ‘deal of the day’ company Groupon, launched a Worcester-region site. The College’s athletics department didn’t wait long to take advantage of the opportunity to get more fans at … Continue reading →

Colleen Curran ’11 didn’t grow up a ballroom dancer. In fact, she was 18 the first time she waltzed or tangoed. So, she’d never imagined competing for a British national title at only 21—a rare opportunity for an American of … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross ranked 13th in a new list of the best and worst college websites for blind students.  Published in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the ranking was the result of a study by Jon Gunderson, … Continue reading →

In an op-ed defending the phrase “Happy Holidays,” author Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that the non-denominational sentiment represents the fundamental American and Christian creed of religious tolerance.   Read the New … Continue reading →

With the possibility of 2011 NBA and NFL season cancellations in New York City and concern over the potential negative effects on the city’s economy, Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, argues that … Continue reading →

In a story about colleges lowering their academic standards in order to recruit more competitive athletic teams, Holy Cross President Michael C. McFarland, S.J., spoke with the Wall Street Journal about the high graduation rates for athletes at Catholic colleges.  … Continue reading →

Matthew Schmalz professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how many who suffer from mental illnesses claim personal contact with God, in this story about Brian David Mitchell’s trial for kidnapping Elizabeth Smart. Read … Continue reading →

In a story about the possibility of replacing the Georgia Dome, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how owners reap most of the profits from new athletic facilities, not host cities. … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross women’s basketball team hosted a clinic for students at Worcester East Middle School. Coach Bill Gibbons, members of the basketball team and students from Worcester East Middle School talk about the experience. Watch the … Continue reading →

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, delivered the inaugural Joseph E. Murray, M.D., ’40 Distinguished Lectureship in Medicine at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

Colleen Curran, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2011, is the only American invited to participate in the British national title in ballroom dancing. She will compete the cha-cha and quickstep in the national competition … Continue reading →

This Halloween, Brian Moskalik, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow in the biology department at the College of the Holy Cross, asks readers to consider seeing the spider as more than a symbol of all that is sinister. Read The … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross was included in this annual list of the colleges and universities that produce the most Fulbright Award winners.  Five recent alumni accepted Fulbrights for 2010 – 11. View The Chronicle of Higher Education list. … Continue reading →

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, chronicles the dramatic changes in the papacy in his latest book, The Papacy Since 1500: From Italian Prince to Universal Pastor, uncovering some lesser known papal … Continue reading →