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‘From his family recipes to your freezer’

In a recent article in the Telegram & Gazette, Charlie Yousef, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2005, discussed his role as founder of Libani Mediterranean, a frozen food company that hopes to be in … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross receives ‘A’ grade from Forbes regarding financial stability’

With the current economy still volatile, and with the financial viability of higher education in question, Forbes recently ranked the College of the Holy Cross 59th in an assessment of institutional financial soundness. The extensive study took 900 private colleges … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Awarded $600,000 Mellon Grant to Enhance Arts Curriculum

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the College of the Holy Cross a grant of $600,000 for a new initiative at the College designed to “re-center” the fine and performing arts in students’ academic lives and create new opportunities … Continue reading →

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Accomplished Members of the Class of 2017 Arrive on Campus Aug. 24

The Class of 2017 will arrive at the College of the Holy Cross on Aug. 24 for move-in day with strong academic credentials. Of the 7,115 applicants, 33 percent (or 2,344) were accepted. About 87 percent of students graduated in … Continue reading →

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re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery, College of the Holy Cross will present “re-Think INK: 25 Years at the Mixit Print Studio,” an extensive collection of work created at the Mixit Print Studio. The studio, a Boston-area printmaking … Continue reading →

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Blog: Quinlevan ’15 Eager to Explore Spain in Year Abroad

NAME Erin Quinlevan ’15 HOMETOWN Mequon, Wis. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology and studio art double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING The University of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “I want to experience the rich … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Listed Among The Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 378 Colleges’

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, “The Best 378 Colleges.”  Schools included in the 2014 edition of the guide—which were selected according … Continue reading →

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Frederick J. Murphy Receives Posthumous Book Award

Frederick J. Murphy, former professor of religious studies, has received posthumous recognition by the Biblical Archaeological Society. “Apocalypticism in the Bible and Its World: A Comprehensive Introduction” (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2012) received the 2013 Biblical Archaeology Society Award for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to co-sponsor 21st Annual North American Society for the Study of Romanticism Conference

The College of the Holy Cross and Boston University are this year’s North American Society for the Study of Romanticism (NASSR) conference co-sponsors. The event will draw hundreds of scholars from around the world for a series of lectures, debates, … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Students to Launch New Community Development Center in Peru

Two rising Holy Cross juniors have received a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant from the Davis United World College Scholars Program to construct a community center on the outskirts of Chiclayo, Lambayeque, a struggling region off Peru’s northern coast. Edward … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius on Social Media

Loyola Press, a Jesuit publishing company, is celebrating the Feast Day of St. Ignatius, with a series called “Find Your Inner Iggy” — and they’re inviting you to get involved. St. Ignatius founded the Jesuits, the Catholic order whose values … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: G. Earl Peace Jr., Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Former Class Dean

G. Earl Peace Jr., associate professor emeritus of chemistry and former class dean, passed away on July 24 after an illness. He was 68. Peace served the College for a total of 24 years, first as a tenured faculty member … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Magazine Takes You Behind the Scenes of its Latest Cover Story on the City of Worcester

For decades Holy Cross students and alumni have embraced the city of Worcester and all it has to offer. “Worcester has been Holy Cross’ hometown since 1843,” says Holy Cross Magazine (HCM) editor Suzanne Morrissey. “In our summer issue, we … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among ‘Best and Most Interesting Colleges’ in ‘Fiske Guide’

The College of the Holy Cross has again been named “one of the best and most interesting colleges” in the country by the “Fiske Guide to Colleges.”  Compiled by former New York Times education editor Edward B. Fiske, the 2014 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students and Faculty Make Headlines for Performance in Bali Arts Festival

In the summer of 2009, Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, took a group of students and alumni to perform her original musical drama “Mimpi” at the prestigious Bali Arts Festival; they were the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Produces Record Number of Fulbright Scholars

Fourteen recent graduates from the College of the Holy Cross have been awarded Fulbright grants to work and teach abroad during the 2013-14 academic year. This marks a record high number of Fulbrights awarded in a single year for the … Continue reading →

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First Ever Delegation of Holy Cross Students and Staff to Attend World Youth Day in Brazil

Five students from the College of the Holy Cross left the United States on July 11 to take part in World Youth Day (WYD) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Organized by the Catholic Church and hosted by Pope Francis, the … Continue reading →

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Video: Five Holy Cross Alumni Honored With Sanctae Crucis Awards

Having trouble viewing the video? Watch it on YouTube. Holy Cross takes justifiable pride in its clearly articulated and widely “lived” mission — a mission that is not only integrated into daily life on the campus but also into the professional … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Five Alumni Recognized for Outstanding Achievement, Service

Related Information Video: Five Holy Cross Alumni Honored With Sanctae Crucis Awards Read more about each of the recipients Learn more about the Sanctae Crucis Awards Read Holy Cross Magazine coverage Submit Nominiations Do you know a Holy Cross graduate who … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Awarded for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Two faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross—Kenneth Mills, associate professor and chair of the chemistry department, and Alice Laffey, associate professor of religious studies—are the recipients of the College’s Mary Louise Marfuggi Faculty Awards. The annual awards … Continue reading →

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