Category Archives: In The News

LA Times Interviews Holy Cross Economics Professor on the Run-Up to 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are still months away, but NBCUniversal, the network exclusively airing the games in the US, is already running ads in anticipation of next year’s Summer Olympics. In a recent Los Angeles Times article, Victor Matheson, professor … Continue reading →

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PayScale Ranks Holy Cross in Top 7% Liberal Arts Colleges for Salary Potential in 2019

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 17 among liberal arts schools for graduates’ starting and mid-career salary potential by the website PayScale. The annual list is based on the salaries of both recent graduates and those with more … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Featured in New Online Docuseries Hosted by NPR’s Peter Sagal

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Two Holy Cross Alumni Named to 2019 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List

Two Holy Cross alumni, Michelle Moreno-Silva ’15 and Philippe Doria Candido ’11, are among those named to El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30 Under 30” list for 2019. Now in its fourth year, “Latino 30 Under 30” honors young individuals making … Continue reading →

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International Students Facing New Immigration Obstacles, Holy Cross Dean Tells Public Radio

Finding a job after graduation can be an incredibly stressful undertaking for any recent college grad. Now, finding employment has become nearly impossible for some international students left in a legal limbo due to recent changes in immigration policy. Christina … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Highlights Challenges Faced by Jehovah’s Witnesses Sexual Abuse Survivors

It’s been months since the New York Child Victims Act was signed into law allowing adult survivors of child sexual abuse to sue an abuser or a negligent institution regardless of when the abuse took place, and hundreds of new … Continue reading →

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NPR’s ‘Here & Now’ Gets Inside Look at Osvaldo Golijov’s New Work ‘Falling Out of Time’

The premiere of renowned Argentinean-born composer and Loyola Professor of Music Osvaldo Golijov‘s new song cycle “Falling Out of Time” is getting national media attention, from the Los Angeles Times naming it “one of the 13 best classical concerts to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross English Professor Comments on New Apple TV+ Series About Emily Dickinson

Not many writers enjoy the level of success and accolades Emily Dickinson achieved. Over 150 years after her writing career began, her poems are still being taught in classrooms around the world. Now a new Apple TV+ show, “Dickinson,” will … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognized as One of the Most Environmentally Responsible Colleges in the Country

For the 10th consecutive year, the College of the Holy Cross has been named to the Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges: 2019,” receiving a “Green Rating” score of 89 out of 99. The Princeton Review tallied this ranking list … Continue reading →

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Kimball Dining Hall Recognized for Its Vegan-Friendly Offerings

As more and more students choose to follow plant-based and vegan dietary plans, there’s a growing demand for nutritious dining options that accommodate these students’ needs all across the country, but also here in Worcester. In a recent Telegram & … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Historian and Holocaust Expert Quoted by The New York Times

Thomas Doughton, a senior lecturer at the College of the Holy Cross’ Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, was recently asked by The New York Times to weigh in on the gravity of historical context in choosing sites for new construction projects, especially … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Discusses Vatican’s New Smartphone App in The Washington Post

Catholic spirituality is based in thousands of years of history and tradition but now it’s getting a bit of an upgrade. Last week, the Vatican announced a new “eRosary” app that will allow Catholics around the world to practice their … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining Expands Wellness Initiatives With Sally the Food Robot

There’s a new chef on the Hill and her name is Sally. This chef has just one specialty: salad. Holy Cross debuted “the world’s first fresh food robot” to students, faculty and campus visitors at the beginning of the 2019-20 … Continue reading →

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Will a Single Tweet Create a Costly Rift Between the N.B.A. and China? Holy Cross Sports Economist Shares Expert Insight

The recent geopolitical firestorm set off inadvertently by Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong this past weekend is pushing the N.B.A. into facing an existential problem. Media across the country is turning … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Writes About the Secrecy of Confession in the Catholic Church

On Sept. 11, 2019, the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania passed bills requiring priests to report any child abuse revealed in the confessional, a move criticized by religious liberty advocates and representatives of the Catholic Church worldwide for invading … Continue reading →

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Professor and Russia Expert Calls Talk of Trump Impeachment ‘the Gift That Keeps on Giving’ for Russian Media

What is Russian media’s narrative on the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump? Apparently, the commentary in many ways “echoes the language of U.S. coverage,” according to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Classics Professor Tim Joseph Draws Classics Connections in HBO’s Hit Show ‘Succession’

Considering the expression, “Those who do not know their history are doomed to repeat it,” how much of our reality can be explained through history and how much is decided by current circumstances? In an analysis written for New York … Continue reading →

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What Is the Fastest Growing Big Sport in the Last Decade? Holy Cross Sports Economist Weighs In

Although today’s sports audiences are bigger than ever, reports show that revenue growth has slowed down pretty much everywhere in the world. So now that the stakes are higher than ever, what can professional sports leagues do to compete for … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Reflects on the History of the Cross in Christianity

The cross as a symbol of Christianity has a complex and controversial history, originating even before the death of Christ. We are reminded of that rich history on September 14 each year, as Catholics and other Christians celebrate the Feast … Continue reading →

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The Associated Press Highlights Holy Cross Sociology Professor’s Research in Ethical Consumerism

Want to be a more socially responsible and ethical consumer, but not sure where to start? The Associated Press asked Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology at Holy Cross and author of “The Better World Shopping Guide,” for his best … Continue reading →

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