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‘Sponsorships give local youth new experiences’

Hailed as “the best camp for basketball fundamentals, friendships and fun,” the College of the Holy Cross girls’ basketball camp began on Wednesday, July 10. Recently, the Telegram & Gazette reported that Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. sponsored … Continue reading →

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McFadden ’10 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Brazil

Sean McFadden ’10, of Oriental, N.C., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Brazil where he will teach English to Brazilian undergraduate college students during the 2014 calendar year. He will also be doing research on the work … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Fund Has Record-Breaking Year, Raising Over $9.3 Million

The financial support Holy Cross  received over the last year from alumni, parents and friends has not only set new standards.  This successful year is also an indication that the entire Holy Cross community shares in the commitment to educate … Continue reading →

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$100,000 Grant to Help Improve Chinese Language Literacy

For the second year in a row, Holy Cross has been awarded a $100,000 STARTALK grant to operate a Chinese teacher development program. Created by the National Security Language Initiative, STARTALK aims to expand and improve the teaching and learning … Continue reading →

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Alumni Go Above and Beyond to Ensure Summer Internship for Student

Holy Cross’ Summer Internship Program (SIP) is highly competitive and provides exceptional Holy Cross sophomores and juniors with real-world work experience. The internships are developed through a dedicated network of Holy Cross alumni, parents, and friends, whose resourcefulness was recently … Continue reading →

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Video: Music Department Hits All the Right Notes, Students Say

The music department at Holy Cross is distinctive among nationally-ranked liberal arts colleges for its quality, range, and robust offerings. There are numerous ways for students to explore the field’s many subdisciplines — from composition to theory to popular music. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Mentioned in Recent Episode of ‘Jeopardy!’

Quick: This nationally renowned, Jesuit liberal arts college has appeared on “Jeopardy!” 10 times. If you responded with “What is Holy Cross?,” that is correct, as host Alex Trebek might say. On June 27, in the category of “Colleges With … Continue reading →

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‘Pull harder for a new vision’

In a recent blog post for Phi Delta Kappan, Jack Schneider, assistant professor of education at the College of the Holy Cross, used the metaphor of environmental conservation in order to discuss the state of contemporary education. To that end, … Continue reading →

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Regan ’76 to Step Down as Athletic Director

Richard M. Regan Jr. ’76, who has directed Holy Cross Athletics since 1998, announced today that he is stepping down from his post. “As the third of four generations of my family to graduate from Holy Cross, leaving is very … Continue reading →

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‘Wellness program at HC gets a boost’

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, the College of the Holy Cross was praised for its wellness programming. The College recently launched a Worksite Wellness Center, funded by Fallon Community Health Plan. It is a one-stop shop dedicated … Continue reading →

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Casey ’15 Receives Boren Scholarship for Study in Tanzania

Meghan Casey ’15, of North Attleboro, Mass., has been awarded a Boren Scholarship to study in Tanzania during the fall semester. She will study Swahili at the Swahili Flagship Center within the State University of Zanzibar in Zanzibar, an island … Continue reading →

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Theatre Professor Earns 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award

Edward Isser, professor and chair of the theatre department and a member of the College of the Holy Cross faculty since 1995, received the 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award at the College’s annual President’s Convocation and Awards Ceremony. The Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Kenneth F. Happe ’58, Associate Professor Emeritus, Classics

Kenneth F. Happe ’58, associate professor emeritus of classics, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24.  He was 78. After having spent close to 50 years at Holy Cross—first as a transfer student from a Jesuit seminary and then as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns International Recognition for Media Relations Campaign on ‘Fraternity’

The College of the Holy Cross was recently honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a 2013 Circle of Excellence Award in the media relations category for a campaign related to “The Holy Cross Fraternity.” … Continue reading →

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Video: Hundreds Make Positive Impact in Worcester as Part of Community Outreach Efforts

Video by Kate Benjamin ’15 More than 700 members of the Holy Cross community lived out the Jesuit call to be “men and women for others” through several community outreach efforts in April. On April 20, Working For Worcester brought … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host International Word and Image Conference

Scholars and researchers from around the world will convene at the College of the Holy Cross on June 26, 27 and 28 in order to explore connections between several fields of inquiry during the International Word and Image conference. Holy … Continue reading →

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Lynett ’08 Delivers Address at Suffolk Law School Commencement

Christopher Lynett ’08 delivered an address at the Suffolk Law School graduation. His address begins at approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes into the video. Christopher Lynett ’08 delivered an address to Suffolk Law School’s graduating class of 2013 after … Continue reading →

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‘One Hundred Days of Pope Francis’

In a recent blog post for The Huffington Post, Rev. Thomas W. Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, remarked upon the first 100 days of Pope Francis in his new role of leader of … Continue reading →

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Casey ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Nepal

Kelly Casey ’13, of Wethersfield, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Nepal where she will teach English to elementary and middle school students in Nepal during the 2013-14 academic year. Casey, an English major with a … Continue reading →

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‘Are The Stanley Cup Finals A Boon To Boston’s Economy?’

In a story on WGBH news, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on the economic impact of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Stanley Cup playoffs on the city of Boston, as the Bruins … Continue reading →

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