Category Archives: In The News

The latest exhibit at the College of the Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery, Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, receives rave reviews. The exhibit is on display through April 1. Read the MetroWest Daily News story.

Yachira Torres ’10, will receive the Young Leader Award at the Telegram & Gazette’s Visions Awards ceremony next month, for her work as a mentor in the Collegiate Success Institute, which helps prepare low-income high school students for college or … Continue reading →

In an op-ed, Yachira Torres ’10 writes about the $400,000 in federal funding that was recently appropriated to support six Worcester programs dedicated to educational achievement and higher education access for the city’s young people. Read the story in the … Continue reading →

Biologist Abby Drake, of the College of the Holy Cross, talks about her new research on the evolution of domestic dogs. Read the MSNBC.com story.

Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about his research on the economic impact of the Super Bowl on host cities, which shows far smaller returns than promised by the NFL. Read the … Continue reading →

Christopher Kono ’13, a member of the College of the Holy Cross baseball team, is featured in Greenwich Magazine’s “10 Teens to Watch.” Read the Greenwich Magazine story.

The College of the Holy Cross has received a $400,000 federal grant which will strengthen partnerships between the College and six community organizations. Read the Telegram & Gazette story.

Alison Bryant Ludden, assistant professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Associated Press about labeling children, in relation to a Washington lawmaker who wants to change the negative label “at risk” children to “at … Continue reading →

In this Boston Magazine cover story, Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003, shares his experiences as chief speechwriter for President Obama. Read the Boston Magazine story.

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, responds to the question: Should Ireland or any nation have a law against blasphemy? Read the Washington Post story.

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, share his perspective on the new Irish blasphemy law. Listen to the KXL – Intelligent Talk Radio story.

The Holy Cross women’s basketball team plays in a special game against the kids at the Mercy Centre. Watch the NECN/Worcester News Tonight story.

Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, joins a team of experts to provide insight into the sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor during World War II. Watch the NOVA documentary.

College of the Holy Cross quarterback Dominic Randolph ’10 is named one of Pulse Magazine’s People to Watch in 2010 for his efforts on and off the field. Read the Pulse Magazine story.

Telegram & Gazette December 25, 2009 “Defending ‘Happy Holidays’” In an op-ed, Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in the history of Christmas, defends the phrase ‘Happy Holidays.’ Worcester Business … Continue reading →

NECN/Channel 3 September 25, 2009 “Beetle regulated area spreads in Central Mass.” Karen Ober, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the impact the Asian longhorned beetle will have in Central Mass. and the … Continue reading →

Food Management Magazine June 30, 2009 “College Offers Meal Prep Help” Charles Manyak, chef at the College of the Holy Cross, and Susan Hunt, organizational development specialist in human resources, talk about Crusader Cuisine, a new program that helps faculty … Continue reading →

Chicago Public Radio March 31, 2009 “Do Olympics Bring Boon or Bust?” Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, explores the economic implications of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Next Step … Continue reading →

The Chronicle of Higher Education News Blog December 29, 2008 “MLA 2008: Politics in the Classroom, Stanley Fish Style” Patricia Bizzell, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was among a small panel of scholars who reviewed … Continue reading →

Telegram & Gazette September 29, 2008 “On the job” Leon Claessens, assistant professor of biology at the College of the Holy Cross, is the focus of this week’s “On the job” in the Telegram & Gazette. Inside Higher Ed September … Continue reading →