Category Archives: In The News

In this week’s New York Times Book Review, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Lionel Shriver’s latest novel, “So Much for That.” Read The New York Times review.

Following a report by the Center for Public Integrity about sexual assaults on college campuses, Paul Irish, director of student conduct and community standards, talks about Holy Cross’ sexual assault policy.  Listen to the NPR – “Tell Me More” story.

Bucking a nationwide trend of low alumni participation, the College of the Holy Cross is featured as the main example in this story on how some colleges have developed creative ways to reach out, especially to young graduates.

Ema Blumhagen, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, was recently awarded a $3,750 grant from the Jurassic Foundation to study fossil birds in Beijing, China, during spring break.  The field work is linked to … Continue reading →

Paul Covino, associate chaplain and director of liturgy at the College of the Holy Cross and editor of Celebrating Marriage: Preparing the Roman Catholic Wedding Liturgy, provides tips on planning ‘green’ weddings that can also benefit charities. Read the Catholic … Continue reading →

Mary Moore, higher education for the Boston Business Journal who recently wrote a cover story on the College of the Holy Cross’ spring break Executive Leadership Workshop, talks about cocurricular business programming at liberal arts colleges. Watch the New England … Continue reading →

Cardinal Seán O’Malley’s visit to the College of the Holy Cross was featured in WCVB-TV’s Chronicle segment “A Day in the Life.” Emily Thigpen ’10, co-chair of the Student Government Association, talks about the Boston Archbishop’s visit to campus. Watch … Continue reading →

With food allergies on the rise, Tim Trachimowicz, dining services, Christina Milne ’11, and Ashley Buckley ’11, talk about the new allergy-free kitchen at the College of the Holy Cross. Watch the New England Cable News/Worcester News Tonight story.

As the number of college students with food allergies rises nationally, College of the Holy Cross administrators Christina Guittar and Tim Trachimowicz, and Cortney Flanagan ’10, talk about the accommodations the College has in place, including a new allergy-free kitchen. … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the high price of hosting the Olympics, and how it could impact Vancouver. The New York Times, Room for Debate blog – Feb. 12 “Dreaming … Continue reading →

Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the costs of hosting the Olympic Games. Read the MSN Money story.

Preview of Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, the latest exhibition at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross. Read the Yankee story.

Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how Scott Brown’s U.S. Senate win might impact future republican success. Watch the NECN/Worcester News Tonight story.

In this week’s New York Times Book Review cover story, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Louise Erdrich’s new novel Shadow Tag. Read The New York Times review.

Nora Happny, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, wins first prize in the sixth annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Art Show for her photograph of “The Little Train That Could.” Read the Telegram & … Continue reading →

Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about new federal funding for Pell Grants. Read the eCampus News story.

In a story about young people losing interest in long form blogging, Sarah Rondeau ’13 who ‘tweets’ for the College of the Holy Cross, shares why she prefers briefer, more mobile forms of communication.  Read the Associated Press story.

Steve Vineberg, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about author J.D. Salinger, who died last week at the age of 91. Read the story in the Boston Phoenix.

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, who will be giving a reading at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about winning the Pulitzer Prize, his poetry, and his rock band! Read the Telegram & Gazette … Continue reading →

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the impact the Super Bowl will have on the economy of South Florida. Miami Herald, Feb. 1 – “The Business Show: Super Bowl” (video) Palm … Continue reading →