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Why More Holy Cross Alumni Are Making Their Teaching Careers in Worcester Public Schools

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Holy Cross Magazine

Josué “Josh” Delgado ’15 and Lauren Delgado ’16, who married in 2020, not only met thanks to Holy Cross’ Teacher Education Program (TEP), but also discovered a love of teaching and Worcester. Lauren’s voice catches as she recounts the moment … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Inducted Into New Honor Society Chapter for First-generation Students

Posted on April 22, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

In an inaugural ceremony on April 19, Holy Cross inducted 123 students into the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national honor society recognizing the achievements of first-generation students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators. A remarkable 223 students were … Continue reading →

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Inside the Lifelong Impact of Holy Cross’ Unique Washington Semester Program

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Holy Cross Magazine

“In Mexican culture, storytelling is a value we hold very dearly,” explains Jaime Perez ’23, an Arizona native and child of Mexican immigrants, who spent fall 2021 in the nation’s capital as a member of the College’s highly competitive Washington … Continue reading →

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Jon Favreau ’03 Credits Holy Cross’ Washington Semester Program for Helping Shape His Political Career

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Jon Favreau ’03, Hon. ’14 remembers his job interview with Barack Obama as one of “the easiest” in his career. Favreau said he and the future 44th president of the United States, then recently elected to the U.S. Senate, immediately connected … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches President’s ‘Defending Democracy’ Discussion Series

Posted on April 14, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross announced that the Office of the President, under the leadership of President Vincent D. Rougeau, will be sponsoring a series of conversations in the coming weeks and months focusing on higher education’s role in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ LASO Celebrates 30 Years of Providing a Voice, Home to Latinx Students

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Holy Cross Magazine

When Melisa Alves ’06 arrived at Holy Cross in 2002, she immediately realized there weren’t many Latinx students on campus. Fortunately, she quickly discovered the Latin American Student Organization (LASO).

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Unity Week returns to in-person events at Holy Cross as speakers, students share lived experiences

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Anna Lee ’24 experienced her first Unity Week at the College of the Holy Cross through the lens of a computer. The COVID-19 pandemic shifted most events on campus to virtual gatherings populated by small boxes on a screen.

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Holy Cross Creates New Office of Parent and Family Engagement

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Meredith Fidrocki

Holy Cross has long embraced families as important members of the College community, especially for their key role in student success. With the launch of the College’s new Office of Parent and Family Engagement, Holy Cross is further strengthening this … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Name Science Complex for Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62

Posted on April 4, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The Integrated Science Complex at College of the Holy Cross will be renamed this summer in honor of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the college’s most prominent alumni, Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau announced Monday. “Dr. Fauci vividly personifies … Continue reading →

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Apartment-style Residence Halls at Holy Cross Receive Approval from City of Worcester

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Construction on two new buildings at the College of the Holy Cross that would house nearly 150 students could begin as soon as this summer. Students could start living in the apartment-style units with full kitchens as early as the … Continue reading →

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WATCH: Holy Cross Faculty Discuss the Living Legacy of Global Health Champion Paul Farmer

Posted on March 24, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Ten years ago, global health champion Dr. Paul Farmer was an honorary degree recipient and commencement speaker at Holy Cross, telling graduates, “…the miracle of human solidarity… when linked to both meaningful action and compassion, is something all of us, … Continue reading →

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Cultural Competence is Key to Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTQIA+ Students, Says Holy Cross Psychologist

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

Research shows that LGBTQIA+ college students face sizable mental health challenges compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers and that therapists are required to have ample cultural competence to better meet their needs. Kelsey Moran, Psy.D., staff psychologist and coordinator … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Michael Bonner

The College of the Holy Cross, once again, ranks as one of the premier institutions in the country when it comes to producing Fulbright students.

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Will the End of the MLB Lockout Change the Future of Baseball? Holy Cross Sports Economist Weighs In

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

On the heels of the news that Major League Baseball has reached a five-year agreement with its players — ending the second-longest labor disruption in the organization’s history — questions now arise on whether or not the new collective bargaining … Continue reading →

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Two Years Into the Pandemic, We’re Suffering From “Narrative Fatigue,” Says Holy Cross Psychology Professor

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

By all accounts, the pandemic has been exhausting to live through for the past two years, with some experts attributing this to the fact that it has defied our natural impulse to turn reality into a coherent story. Mark Freeman, … Continue reading →

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Annual Giving Day Sets New Records, Reaffirms the Power of Purple

Posted on March 8, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

On February 25, despite a campus shutdown due to inclement weather, the College once again broke records on its annual Giving Day. A total of 5,361 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends donated a record $1,496,650 on the College’s … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit Works by Contemporary Photographers Rethinking Their Medium From the Collection of Mark D. Nevins ‘86

Posted on March 4, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery will present the work of 22 contemporary photographers who are exploring the medium and technologies of photography in a diversity of ways in the exhibition “In Process: Contemporary Photographers Rethinking Their Medium … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Establish Emergency and Opportunity Funds Through Landmark $11 Million Gift

Posted on March 3, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Longtime Holy Cross supporters Elizabeth “Liz” and Robert J. “Bob” McKay ’55 are donating $11 million to the College — including one of the largest estate bequest commitments in its history — to support financial aid-endowed scholarships, emergency funding for … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Writer and Physician Abraham Verghese to Deliver 2022 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Posted on March 2, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Acclaimed writer and physician Abraham Verghese will address this year’s graduates during the College of the Holy Cross Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year’s commencement marks the College’s 176th … Continue reading →

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The Perception War in Russia Is Key to the Outcome of the Ukraine Invasion, Says Professor and Russia Expert

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

With all eyes on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particular attention is falling on the generational struggle breaking out across Russia, as younger generations are turning to social media to express their shock and shame at the war. In a recent … Continue reading →

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