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Sullivan ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka

Kelsi Sullivan ’13, of Mexico City, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Sri Lanka, where she will teach English to Sri Lankan high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. She also plans to conduct research on … Continue reading →

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Clavering ’13 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Malaysia

Alex Clavering ’13, of Dix Hills, N.Y., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Malaysia, where he will teach English to Malaysian high school students from January to October 2014. A political science major, Clavering says his enjoyment … Continue reading →

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Paul Farmer Shares Holy Cross 2012 Commencement Address in New Book

In his latest book, “To Repair the World: Paul Farmer Speaks to the Next Generation” (University of California Press, 2013), renowned physician and social activist Paul Farmer includes the commencement address he delivered last year to the Holy Cross graduating … Continue reading →

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Fontelo ’13 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Conduct Research in Philippines

Paul Fontelo ’13, of Potomac, Md., has received a Fulbright grant to study classical music composition from leading Filipino composers and musicians at the University of the Philippines College of Music during the 2013-14 academic year. A Filipino-American, Fontelo is … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Prof. talks Super Bowl Bids and Banning Belly Putts’

With the announcement of the 50th Super Bowl being held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the 51st in Houston the following year, it was a busy week for Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of … Continue reading →

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Hamilton ’12 Awarded Fulbright Grant to Pursue Master’s in 18th Century Studies

Julia Hamilton ’12, of South Windsor, Conn., has been awarded a Fulbright grant to pursue a Master of Arts degree in 18th century studies at the University of Southampton in Britain during the 2013-14 academic year. The interdisciplinary program, which … Continue reading →

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‘Five Questions: Local student to address Holy Cross senior class’

In a recent interview with The Concord Monitor, Travis LaCouter, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross, spoke about his role as valedictorian, and his preparation for his Commencement address on Friday, May 24 at the College. One … Continue reading →

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‘Julia McCarthy gives Ouimet keynote speech’

In an article in the Telegram & Gazette, Julia McCarthy ’15 remarked on her experience as keynote speaker at the recent Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Centennial Gala, the highlight event of The Ouimet Fund, which helps young men and women … Continue reading →

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Baseball Sweeps Bucknell In Patriot League Semifinals, 9-6 & 3-0

Holy Cross senior outfielder Patrick Puentes, of East Greenbush, N.Y., went 5-for-8 with three runs scored and four RBIs to help lead the Crusaders to a series sweep of Bucknell in the semifinal round of the Patriot League Baseball Tournament … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Faculty Mentorship Opens New Doors for Christine Freije

NAME Christine Freije HOMETOWN Worcester, Mass. STUDIES Theatre major in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM President of the Alternate College Theatre (ACT); director of ACT’s Musical “Spring Awakening;” Spring Break Immersion Program; international immersion trip to El Salvador; … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: As Mission-Based Institution, Holy Cross Stands Out in Crowded Marketplace, Says Malik Neal

NAME Malik Neal HOMETOWN Philadelphia STUDIES History major with Asian studies concentration in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Founder and cochair, Holy Cross Political Union; chancellor, Knights of Columbus; copy editor, The Fenwick Review; member of Student Advisory … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Wealth of Opportunities Makes Holy Cross Special, Says Frances Klimczak

NAME Frances D. Klimczak HOMETOWN Collinsville, Conn. STUDIES Mathematics major with peace and conflict studies concentration BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Naval science (NROTC); study abroad; Student Programs for Urban Development; liturgical ministry UP NEXT Moving to Honolulu to begin her first … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exams

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross— including President Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., —volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. Don’t miss out … Continue reading →

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New Data Documents Holy Cross Students’ Post-Graduate Success

What job can a liberal arts major find after college? Actually, it might be easier to ask, what job can’t a liberal arts major do after college? Year after year, research shows that liberal arts majors are not only very … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognizes Alumni for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

Five graduates of the College of the Holy Cross have received the Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on an alumnus or alumna. The 16th annual presentation of the awards took place at the College … Continue reading →

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‘Can you really have it all?’

In an article in PULSE Magazine, Megan Fox-Kelly, associate chaplain and director of retreats at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed her recent participation in a panel titled “Measuring Success: Women, Work and Family in the 21st Century,” which … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Baseball to Host Bucknell in Patriot League Semifinals

Update (May 11, 2013 9:10 p.m.): Holy Cross baseball advances to the Patriot League tournament championship series with their 9-6 and 3-0 victories over Bucknell this afternoon. The No. 1 seeded Crusaders will face No. 3 Army on May 18-19 … Continue reading →

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‘Cape Crusaders’

In the most recent issue of the New England Baseball Journal, Brandon Cipolla ’14 and Michael Ahmed ’14 discussed their future ambitions on the diamond. Currently juniors at the College, the two players have become serious major league prospects, and … Continue reading →

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‘Red Sox seek permanent street-lease deal’

In a Boston Globe article, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, discussed the Red Sox’s plans to renew a street license deal. Though Yawkey way and part of Landsdowne Street are owned by … Continue reading →

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Cumella ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia

Robin Cumella ’11, of Larchmont, N.Y., has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia, where she will teach English to Indonesian high school students during the 2013-14 academic year. She also intends to volunteer her skills outside the … Continue reading →

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