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Holy Cross Student Featured as Central MA Standout

Payton Shubrick ’15, co-president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at the College of the Holy Cross, was featured as Go Local Worcester’s Central MA College Standout, a weekly feature that profiles college and university students in Central MA. A … Continue reading →

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‘Sunday Sit-down: Jon Favreau’

In this week’s ‘Sunday Sit-down,’ Jon Favreau, a 2003 College of the Holy Cross alumnus and former director of speechwriting for President Obama, spoke with the Telegram and Gazette about his upcoming commencement address at the College. Favreau currently resides … Continue reading →

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Video: Galician Bagpiper Cristina Pato Kicks Off Arts Initiative With Rousing Performance

Students, faculty, staff and members of the general public who showed up to the Hogan Campus Center Ballroom recently for the launch of a new arts initiative at Holy Cross weren’t sure what to expect. Attendees knew the event was … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Prof. Wins Esteemed Composer Award

Chris Arrell, assistant professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently awarded the distinguished Ettelson Composer Award for his piece “Of Three Minds.”  Arrell was one of two winners chosen from more than 200 applicants. “Of … Continue reading →

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Olsen ’14 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Kyrgyzstan

Kyle Olsen ’14, of Los Angeles, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Kyrgyzstan where he will teach English to Kyrgyzstani high school students during the 2014-15 academic year. Under the guidance of the Public Affairs Office of … Continue reading →

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‘College graduations work around — even embrace — social media’

A recent Catholic News Service article about social media’s role in graduation ceremonies observes that the College of the Holy Cross will buck the trend on May 23 by giving “old-fashioned advice in a book.” “Members of the class of … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Manager Rosado-Cruz ’94 on Diversity in Today’s Workplace

Francine Rosado-Cruz ’94, a senior global diversity and inclusion manager at Microsoft, says that her experiences at the College of the Holy Cross informed her career choice and continue to influence her day-to-day work. “Creating opportunities for others and making … Continue reading →

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‘Catholic Demon-Making’

With exorcism making headlines—the Vatican just concluded its annual conference on exorcism and the satanic ‘black Mass’ at Harvard University was canceled due to protest—Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, wrote an … Continue reading →

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‘Colleges See Rebound in Endowments’

In a recent article in Worcester Business Journal, the College of the Holy Cross was among the colleges spotlighted for a discussion on the current state of their endowments. Chief investment officer at the College, Tim Jarry ’00, spoke to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Dig Into Philosophy of Food in Tuscany Study Abroad Experience

WHAT A four-week immersive study program titled “Tuscany and the Philosophy of Food,” part of the College’s summer Study Abroad Program. The highly-interactive course will provide insight into the contemporary food world. Planned activities include work at a wine farm, … Continue reading →

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‘African community leaders call for Nigeria to respond to kidnappings’

In a recent segment for Worcester News Tonight, Munya Munochiveyi, assistant professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, offered his insight on the recent kidnapping of more than 200 girls in Nigeria. Specializing in African social and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Baseball Program Hosts Clinic for Military Families

The baseball team at the College of the Holy Cross recently hosted two events for military families.  On April 19, the team hosted Military Appreciation Day during a doubleheader against the United States Military Academy.  The team wore commemorative jerseys … Continue reading →

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‘John Macomber ’14 Discusses Business Plan to Help Recruit Student Athletes’

On a recent broadcast of “Business Rockstars with Ken Rutkowski”, a popular national radio show, College of the Holy Cross senior, John Macomber and his sister, Annie, were interviewed about their new business plan, Recruiting4Me. Having just competed in “California … Continue reading →

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Students Illuminate Vergil’s Poetry in Podcasts

Aaron Seider, assistant professor of classics at Holy Cross, found a new way to engage students in ancient stories. As part of his spring semester course, Vergil’s “Eclogues” and “Georgics,” eight students created 15 minute podcasts about the poetry by … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Valedictorian Jeff Reppucci Made Impact on Campus and Around the World

NAME Jeffrey Reppucci HOMETOWN Newburyport, Mass. STUDIES Russian major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Co-founder and president of Students Helping Children Across Borders, Inc., a nonprofit that was started along with other Holy Cross students to bring recreation and wellness opportunities/education to … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Jesuit, Liberal Arts Education Provides Enriching Experience for Lily Meehan

NAME Lily Meehan HOMETOWN Wayne, Penn. STUDIES French and art history double major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Senior interviewer, outreach e-board member, and greeter for Admissions; French Club treasurer; Ballroom Dance Team; and College choir. Spent a year studying abroad in … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Supportive Community, Strong Academics Distinguish Holy Cross, Says Meiling May

NAME Meiling May HOMETOWN Las Vegas STUDIES Biology major, College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Research assistant in the laboratory of Ann Sheehy, associate professor of biology, where she studied the antiviral function of the anti-HIV protein APOBEC3G. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Holy Cross Is Community Where Everyone Matters, Says William Geddes

NAME William Geddes HOMETOWN Cumberland, R.I. STUDIES Physics major, education minor, Teacher Education Program, and College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Gateways orientation, club baseball, physics workshop, and tutoring in the Worcester Public Schools. UP NEXT Completing a two-year teaching … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Academics, Athletics, Community Service Make for Rich College Experience, Says Gary Acquah

NAME Gary Acquah HOMETOWN Bronx, N.Y. STUDIES Sociology major, Deaf studies minor BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Holy Cross varsity football captain, Patriot League 360 Leadership Academy, Student Athlete Advisory Committee executive board, Big Brothers Big Sisters. UP NEXT Working for Oracle … Continue reading →

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Klett ’14 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka

Madeleine Klett ’14, of Arlington, Va., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka where she will teach English to Sri Lankan students during the 2014-15 academic year. She will also meet and interview Sri Lankan contemporary … Continue reading →

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