Category Archives: News

A recent Telegram & Gazette profile echoes the national praise that Leah Hager Cohen, the Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, received for her fourth novel The Grief of Others. Since its publication … Continue reading →

During his final weeks as president of the College of the Holy Cross, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., sat down with a reporter from the Telegram & Gazette to share his favorite moments and proudest accomplishments, as well as what he’ll … Continue reading →

Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history, at the College of the Holy Cross wrote an op-ed for The Huffington Post on the state of Vermont’s political transition from the majority of its citizens being strictly Republican with individualistic mindsets … Continue reading →

In an edition of “Arts and Ideas,” Leslie Schomp, College of the Holy Cross visual art department lecturer, discusses her inspirations, themes, and preferred style of art as a teacher, with particular emphasis on her work currently being displayed in … Continue reading →

The Telegram & Gazette published an op-ed on the future of Social Security co-written by A. Joe Dalton, a first-year student, and Bryan Engelhardt, an assistant professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross.  In the piece, Dalton … Continue reading →

In an Agence France-Presse article examining the  trend of states starting to lean away from capital punishment, David Schaefer, professor of political science department at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight on why the practice remains surprisingly consistent. … Continue reading →

The first Sunday of Advent, celebrated this year on Nov. 27, marked the debut of a revised English translation of the Roman Missal, the text used during masses in the American Roman Catholic Church.  The Telegram & Gazette reported on … Continue reading →

The Telegram & Gazette devoted their weekly “Neighbors” column to the College of the Holy Cross’ HC Goes Unified program, which brings 50-60 young Special Olympians to campus on Sundays to play sports together with Holy Cross students.  Matt Zielinski … Continue reading →

The Telegram & Gazette sat down with the College of the Holy Cross’ Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations, Meredith Cook, a former high school basketball player who serves as the primary media contact for the Holy Cross women’s basketball … Continue reading →

In a FOX25 special report on paying for college, Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, and Ann McDermott, director of admissions, share insight and advice on applying for financial aid. There are several factors … Continue reading →

With the number of early applications on the rise at selective institutions across the country, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into the reasons why more students are applying to early action and … Continue reading →

Catholic News Service published an op-ed by Mathew N. Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, which explores the morality of commercial gain in response to an advertisement by Benetton, an Italian fashion retailer. … Continue reading →