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‘Notre Dame football’s rise paralleled Irish-Americans’ societal ascent’

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In articles by the Indianapolis Star and Catholic News Service, Edward O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, offered insight on the parallels between Notre Dame’s rise as a football powerhouse and the rise of … Continue reading →

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‘When Catholicism was kind’

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In a post for The Washington Post’s On Faith blog, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, remembers Pope Paul VI—and what he calls a “kind Catholicism”—from his childhood. While putting Pope Paul … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Witness Presidential Inauguration

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

About 40 students from the College of the Holy Cross will travel to Washington, D.C., to witness Barack Obama’s second presidential inauguration on Jan. 21. Holy Cross students also attended President Obama’s first inauguration in 2009. The bus will leave … Continue reading →

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‘LeBron James Is Underpaid’

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Holy Cross in the News

In NPR’s Planet Money podcast, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, commented on LeBron James’ $17.5 million a year salary, pointing out that it is actually far less than he’s worth. “Yes, LeBron … Continue reading →

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Nationally-Ranked Men’s Hockey Team to Play North Dakota

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kristine Maloney

The No. 20 Holy Cross men’s hockey team will take on No. 7 North Dakota in the Subway Holiday Classic on Friday, Jan. 4 (8:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Jan. 5 (8 p.m.). Audio and video of both games will be … Continue reading →

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Blog: Irish American Riley ’14 Sets Off to Ireland for Spring Semester

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

NAME Katie Riley ’14 HOMETOWN Alameda, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Political science and Spanish double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “I fell in love with Dublin and Trinity College during a family … Continue reading →

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‘Best of 2012: Great arts all around’

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross made the MetroWest Daily News’ list of the 10 most memorable arts exhibits of the year.  The Cantor Gallery was in good company, featured alongside … Continue reading →

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College Holding Events to Honor MLK’s Legacy

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross will hold a special celebration “Sharing the Dream: 50 Years Later,” in honor of the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s visit to the College, on Tuesday, Jan. 22, from 7:45 to … Continue reading →

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2012: Year in Review

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new achievements and accomplishments. Here are some of the most notable from 2012.

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Video: Members of the Holy Cross Community Wish You a Merry Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

Against a backdrop of scenes of the College’s beloved holiday traditions, members of the Holy Cross community send greetings as the College Choir, led by guest conductor Christopher Shepard, perform “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” during the annual Advent Festival … Continue reading →

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‘Fraternity’ Nominated for NAACP Award, Named to Best of 2012 Lists

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

Journalist Diane Brady’s book “Fraternity”—the non-fiction account of Rev. John Brooks’ efforts to recruit African-American students to Holy Cross in the late 1960s that debuted to rave reviews last spring—is again receiving high acclaim. Named among the top 10 best … Continue reading →

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‘The First Step In Coping With Newtown’

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Holy Cross in the News

A regular contributor to Cognoscenti, WBUR’s ideas and opinions blog, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, offers her thoughts on coping with the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among Top 10 Colleges With the Most Alumni Donors

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

Graduates of the College of the Holy Cross are among the most loyal and satisfied in the country according to a new list released by U.S. News and World Report.  Holy Cross ranks no. 9 in the nation for the … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Seniors Awarded Science Scholarships

Posted on December 19, 2012 by David Cotrone ’13

Emma Colbert and Stephanie Craig, both members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2013, are the recipients of Clare Booth Luce Scholarships, which are awarded to two women majoring in the physical sciences and who are entering … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross A Cappella Group Performed at White House

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Christmas came early for the Delilahs, an all-female a cappella group from the College of the Holy Cross, whose 12 members performed at the White House today. The Delilahs, founded in 1993 by a group of women from the class … Continue reading →

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Message from Holy Cross President Regarding Newtown Tragedy

Posted on December 17, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

We at Holy Cross send thoughts and prayers to our neighbors in Newtown, Conn. The Holy Cross community has dozens of members who call Newtown home, and I know many more have relatives and friends who have been profoundly affected … Continue reading →

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Campus Activities Board Recognized for Programming Excellence

Posted on December 13, 2012 by David Cotrone ’13

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) at the College of the Holy Cross received an Excellence in Programming Award from the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) at their Northeast Regional Conference, which took place in Hartford, Conn. from Nov. 8-11. … Continue reading →

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The Alumni Factor Selects Holy Cross as ‘School of the Week’

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Kristine Maloney

Holy Cross has been selected by The Alumni Factor—a new college ranking platform that examines how well colleges develop and shape their students, and what becomes of them after they graduate—as its “School of the Week” from Dec. 17 – … Continue reading →

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President Boroughs to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students

Posted on December 6, 2012 by David Cotrone ’13

With finals period and study sessions in full swing, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross—including President Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J.—will serve students breakfast late into the night. Dinner will be served Sunday, Dec. 9 through Thursday, Dec. … Continue reading →

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Men’s Basketball and Hockey Teams to Collect Toys for Tots

Posted on December 6, 2012 by College of the Holy Cross

On Saturday, Dec. 8, the Holy Cross men’s basketball and men’s ice hockey teams are joining forces to support Toys for Tots. Fans who bring a new, unwrapped toy to the men’s basketball game against Dartmouth that day (4 p.m. … Continue reading →

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