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Anti-Racism Action Plan Internship—Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Many Holy Cross summer internship experiences are student- or professor-initiated, but with Holy Cross’ reputation for outstanding faculty and passionate students, some opportunities — like the creation of an anti-racism plan for a local health center — develop out of … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit Summer Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

This summer, Elizabeth Leo ’23, a Spanish and psychology double major, is working as a summer intern for Mothers Out Front in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mothers Out Front is a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing the community for a livable climate and protecting … Continue reading →

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Lab Partners Research Canine Stem Cells—Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Senior biology majors Nakesha Agyapong ’22 and Ethan Trim ’22 have been lab partners since meeting through the First-Year Advancement Program (FRAP). For the last three years, they have worked together in the lab of Associate Professor of Biology Julia … Continue reading →

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English Professor Shares Stories of Resilience in the Face of Assimilation at Native American Boarding Schools

The U.S. government’s effort to culturally assimilate Native Americans by forcing them to attend boarding schools in the late 19th century has been brought into the limelight by recent discoveries of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at several boarding school … Continue reading →

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Market Research Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

From the beginning of June through August, Jordyn Shubrick ’22, a sociology major, is working as a virtual intern at Winter4Kids. Her summer responsibilities will involve putting together presentations, conducting research and working with the Academy Director to encourage activity … Continue reading →

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Art History Internship at Holy Cross – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

As a history and art history double major, Jinze Mi ’23 is used to studying art in the classroom. But this summer, through the Weiss Summer Research Program, he was surrounded by it. Under the expert guidance of Meredith Fluke, … Continue reading →

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Americana Decorative Art Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Since June, Grace Morrissey ’22, a visual art history major and education minor, has been working as an intern in the Americana Department at Sotheby’s in New York. The Americana team specializes in American furniture, decorative arts and folk art from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Heather Hayes Vice President and Chief of Staff

College of the Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau has named Heather Hayes as vice president and chief of staff. In this role, Hayes will serve as a key partner in the president’s executive leadership team and will help develop … Continue reading →

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Account Management Internship – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

This summer, Sophia Chu ’22, an international studies major, is working as an account management intern at Ogilvy NY as part of a 10-week immersive experience. She is currently working on the Citizens client and as part of the account team. … Continue reading →

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Marine Biology Research in Maine – Holy Cross Student Summer Series

Holy Cross students Allison McGrath ’22, Isabelle Uong ’22 and Kerry Bresnahan ’22 are participating in research this summer with Marine Biology Professor Justin McAlister, who received a grant from the NSF to study seastar larvae and other marine organisms … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Teaches Us How To Score an A+ in Sustainable Back-To-School Shopping

After more than a year of intermittent Zoom schooling, parents are likely to have a long back-to-school shopping list as their students return to classrooms. But how do we help families protect the Earth as we stock up this back-to-school … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Montserrat Program Leverages Art in First-Years’ Education

Art is often a communal experience: sitting in a theater beside strangers in the dark or standing like sardines singing along at a concert, it offers the promise of coming together.

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Holy Cross Economics Professor Is Sought-After Expert on Costs and Benefits of Hosting the Olympic Games

With the 2021 Olympic Games around the corner, Holy Cross professor of economics Victor Matheson has been a sought-after expert on the financial costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games, providing expert commentary in outlets around the globe ranging … Continue reading →

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College’s Fiscal Year Closes with Record-breaking Engagement, Success

The Holy Cross community once again demonstrated its dedication to the College’s mission by setting new records for giving and alumni and parent engagement during the 2021 fiscal year.

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Madeline Vargas Appointed Dean of the Faculty

Madeline Vargas, professor in the Department of Biology, has been appointed dean of the faculty effective June 1, 2021.

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Fr. Tim O’Brien ’06 Named Incoming Director of Mission Initiatives

For Rev. Timothy (“Tim”) O’Brien, S.J., ’06, frequent zip code changes have become the norm as part of his Jesuit vocation and scholarly pursuits. But his most recent move — one that brings him back to Mount St. James to … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Faculty Appointed to Endowed Professorships

Kenneth Mills, of the department of chemistry, Ellen Perry, of the department of classics and Stephanie Yuhl, of the department of history, have been appointed to endowed positions at the College, which they will hold through June 2024.

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Yolanda Rabun ’90 Is Not Done Yet

It was the first football game of the 1986 season, Holy Cross versus Lehigh — a season that would culminate in a Patriot League championship for the Crusaders.

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Genealogy Enthusiast Honors Local Veterans

As a longtime genealogy enthusiast, Paul Brueggemann ’84 is always looking for his next research project. Last spring, long days at home amidst the pandemic inspired him to tackle something he’d been thinking about for years. He and his wife, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Says Farewell to Six Retiring Professors

At the finish of the 2020-2021 academic year, Holy Cross saw six professors conclude their careers on Mount St. James, after decades of educating generations of Crusaders.

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