Category Archives: In The News

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff tweeting updates concerning the execution of a convicted murderer. Read the On … Continue reading →

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Pope Benedict XVI addressing the scandal of clerical sexual abuse. Read the On Faith (Washington Post/Newsweek.com) story.

The College’s exceptionally strong alumni participation rate recently caught the attention of “Marketplace Money.” The news program, which is broadcast on NPR stations across the country, caught up with President Michael McFarland, S.J., as he was having breakfast with a … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the economic impact of the Super Bowl. Read the Wall Street Journal story.

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross; Lynne Myers, director of financial aid; and Jill Coughlin ’10 are interviewed about Holy Cross’ policies and procedures related to student debt load. Listen to the Morning … Continue reading →

Chris Hayden, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010 and coxswain for the crew team, talks about his life on-and-off the boat. Read the Telegram & Gazette story. (Subscription required.)

Christina Kyriakos ’11 and Vivian Daly 13, both members of the student environmental group, Eco-Action, at the College of the Holy Cross talk about “Trash or Treasure,” a movement that encourages students to leave unwanted items, such as lamps, office … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the economic impact of the New York Giants and Jets proposed bid to host the Super Bowl in 2011.  If the bid is accepted, it … Continue reading →

Students at the College of the Holy Cross get ready to travel to South Africa to work as teacher’s aides. First, they stopped at Burncoat High School to tape students asking questions, which will allow American students to interact with … Continue reading →

In an op-ed,  Joanne Pierce, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, explains why allowing Catholic priests to get married will not solve the sexual abuse scandal. Read the op-ed in The Boston Herald.

In an op-ed, Joanne Pierce, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses how a contemporary adaptation of an old Catholic practice could prevent future sex abuse. Read the Christian Science Monitor story.

Family and friends pay tribute to Kim McElaney, the first woman and first layperson to direct the Office of College Chaplains at the College of the Holy Cross. Read the story in The Boston Globe.

Dominic Randolph ’10, former quarterback for the College of the Holy Cross football team, signed a free-agent contract with the New York Giants. Randolph led the Holy Cross football team to a Patriot League Championship last fall. Read the Telegram … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross football team is featured on NECN/Worcester News Tonight for organizing a Bone Marrow Drive at the College. Hear from Head Football Coach Tom Gilmore, Katie O’Connell ’11, Michael Argillander ’11, and Mude Ohimor ’11. … Continue reading →

The Boston Globe previews the world premiere of a ground-breaking new chamber opera, Phoolan Devi: The Bandit Queen. This multi-media chamber opera is composed by Shirish Korde, professor and chair of the music department at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

After graduating from the College of the Holy Cross in 2009, John Vo began work on a portfolio dedicated to Vietnamese art. The philosophy and studio art major submitted it as part of his application for a Fulbright grant and … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about a new federal program, similar to Cash for Clunkers, which offers rebates with the purchase of energy efficient appliances. Watch the NECN/Worcester News Tonight story.

Rev. Greg Lynch, S.J., assistant chaplain at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about “Eyes Wide Open,” an exhibit of the boots of approximately 250 New England soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The exhibit is meant to spur … Continue reading →

The College of the Holy Cross breaks ground on a new student residence hall.  The building is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2011. Read the Telegram & Gazette story. (Subscription required.)

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the Shroud of Turin, which is on display in Turin for the first time since 2000. Read … Continue reading →