Category Archives: News

Blog: Whitacre ’14 to Explore Ancient Civilizations in Athens and Rome

NAME Megan Whitacre ’14 HOMETOWN Cincinnati AREAS OF STUDY Classics WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Athens (fall) and Rome (spring) WHY SHE CHOSE ATHENS AND ROME “I cannot think of any better way to immerse myself in culture and gain hands-on experience … Continue reading →

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Blog: Lifelong Dream of Living in France Becomes Reality for Kutsukos ’14

NAME Kristina Kutsukos ’14 HOMETOWN Glastonbury, Conn. AREAS OF STUDY French and religious studies double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France WHY SHE CHOSE FRANCE “Living in France has always been a dream of mine and … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Ranks 20th on Forbes List of America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges’

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked 20th on Forbes list of America’s Top Liberal Arts Colleges. Forbes based the rankings on the things that matter most to students: quality of teaching, great career prospects, high graduation rates and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Faculty to Get Crash Course in Entrepreneurship

From Aug. 13 to 16, Holy Cross faculty and administrators will take part in a multi-day immersion into the world of entrepreneurship, which will allow them to see entrepreneurship being practiced in real time, and to understand the importance of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Welcomes New Associate Dean for Student Life

Derek Zuckerman has joined the Office of Student Affairs at the College of the Holy Cross as the new associate dean for student life. He succeeds Kristine Cyr Goodwin, who served as associate dean since 2001. Zuckerman has extensive experience … Continue reading →

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Blog: Montoya ’14 Looks Forward to Improving Spanish, Traveling Europe During Semester in Spain

NAME Melissa Montoya ’14 HOMETOWN Pawtucket, R.I. AREAS OF STUDY Economics and accounting major with a Women’s and Gender Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of A Coruña in Galicia, Spain WHY SHE CHOSE SPAIN “In the accounting curriculum, most … Continue reading →

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Blog: Spanish Major Riley ’14 Eager to Explore Argentina in Year Abroad

NAME Katie Riley ’14 HOMETOWN Alameda, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Political science and Spanish double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina WHY SHE CHOSE ARGENTINA “I wanted to focus on practicing my Spanish language … Continue reading →

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‘From afar, keeping tabs on the Olympics’

Ellen Keohane, director of ITS at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about how social media is changing the way people watch the Olympics. “Watching the Olympics with family and friends is a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names New Director of Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning

Following a national search, Michelle Sterk Barrett has been named the new director of the Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning at the College of the Holy Cross.       Sterk Barrett earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Villanova University and … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Magazine Features All Five A Cappella Groups

Mount St. James is home to not one, not two, but five student a cappella groups. And in the Summer 2012 issue of Holy Cross Magazine, you can get to know more about these talented, fun-loving singers in a feature … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus to Compete in Olympic Games

Most of the world is glued to the TV watching the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, and the Holy Cross community has even more reason to tune in on Aug. 6 when Keitani Graham ’03 competes in wrestling. Here’s … Continue reading →

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‘Do the Olympics cost too much for host cities?’

In a CNN.com article about the cost of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, warns that boosters may not always portray the most accurate financial information to taxpayers in host cities. “I would … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces New Ticket Programs to Benefit Worcester Kids and City Residents

At a press conference at the South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corporation (SWNIC), Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross and Richard Regan ‘76, director of athletics at the College, announced two new football ticket … Continue reading →

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‘Be wary of Olympic boosters making bold economic predictions’

In a Canadian Business article challenging British Prime Minister David Cameron’s prediction of a £13 billion boost to the local economy as a result of the Olympic Games, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, … Continue reading →

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‘After Aurora, Grief and Questions’

In a Letter to the Editor published in The New York Times, Jerry Lembcke, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, warns against labeling James Holmes, the man accused of the Colorado movie theater shooting, as a … Continue reading →

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Members of the Holy Cross Class of 2016 Make Headlines

Members of the Class of 2016 will report to campus on Aug. 25 with a strong record of accomplishments. The more than 750 members of the incoming class are among the top graduates in their high school classes, engaged in … Continue reading →

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Libby: By the Numbers

Books are flying off the shelves of the Library Express. In its first month on the road, more than 1,000 items have been checked out of the state-of-the-art, traveling library. Earlier this year, Holy Cross and the city of Worcester … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference

More than 300 students and professionals from Jesuit institutions across the nation will travel to the College of the Holy Cross to take part in the 2012 National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference (NJSLC) July 25-29. Over the course of the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Fontelo ’13 Interns at U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines

NAME Paul Fontelo ’13 HOMETOWN Potomac, Md. AREAS OF STUDY History and music double major WHERE HE’S INTERNING The U.S. Embassy in Manila, Cultural Affairs section under the umbrella of Public Affairs. He assists the embassy on cultural matters. INTERNSHIP … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Annual Summer Renovation Projects Underway at Holy Cross

Crews are working in many areas of the Holy Cross campus to renovate buildings, make repairs to stairways, and replace underground piping. View some of the projects taking place this summer. Photography by Maya Rock ’13

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