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“Two Minutes With…Jacqueline Peterson”

Jacqueline Peterson, dean of students and vice president for student affairs at the College of the Holy Cross and a breast cancer survivor, is featured in Worcester Mag’s “Two Minutes With…” section.  Peterson talks about her battle with a rare … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek of Upcoming Performance ‘The Changeling’

The department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross will present The Changeling on November 3-5 and 10-12 at 8 p.m. in Fenwick Theatre. The play is a shocking Renaissance tragedy about obsession, madness, murder and the wages … Continue reading →

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“President Obama pledges debt relief for college grads”

Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, was interviewed on WGBH’s “Greater Boston” and graced the front page of the Telegram & Gazette, where she discussed President Obama’s announcement of a 10% cap on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Invite Community to Trick-or-Treat on College Hill

The College of the Holy Cross student group S.A.D.E.R. (Student Ambassadors Developing External Relations) will host a Halloween Extravaganza trick-or-treat event for local children on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m.  Families and children should meet at the College Hill Civic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Among National Leaders In Graduation Success Rate

Twenty-one of Holy Cross’ athletic teams have achieved a perfect 100 percent graduation rate, according to the Graduation Success Rate Report, which has been released by the NCAA. The data used to calculate the Graduation Success Rate is from the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks 13th in Kiplinger’s “Best Value” List for Liberal Arts Colleges

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross 13th among liberal arts colleges across the country in “The Kiplinger 100: Best Value in Private Colleges” list, which appears in Kiplinger’s December 2011 issue.  Up two spots … Continue reading →

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Local Community Buzzing About Tableaux Vivants

The local community has been buzzing about Worcester Art Museum’s lively event, Tableaux Vivants, which means “art coming to life.” College of the Holy Cross theatre students dressed up in costume and makeup as characters from the treasures in the museum’s … Continue reading →

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Men’s Hockey Upsets No. 7 Boston University In 5-4 Thriller

Sophomore Adam Schmidt, of Warrington, Pa., scored two goals and senior Andrew Cox, of Lombardy, Ontario, posted one goal and two assists as the Holy Cross men’s hockey team defeated No. 7 Boston University, 5-4, in front of a crowd … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Seniors Make it to Finals in Business Ethics Competition

Three Holy Cross students were among four teams of finalists in the Intercollegiate Business Ethics Case Competition in Seattle, Wash., last month.  Juliana Biolsi ‘12, Lauren McCarthy ‘12, and Casandra Medeiros ‘12 made it to the final round of the … Continue reading →

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First-Year Students Take Part in Inaugural Worcester Immersion Program

Last week during Fall Break, a group of Holy Cross students packed their bags and headed off campus to immerse themselves in a new culture and community that was only minutes from their residence halls. From Friday, Oct. 7 to Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 first-year students … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Study Abroad Photo Contest Yields Impressive Results

The inaugural Study Abroad photo contest challenged students studying around the world to view their experience through a new lens — a photo lens, to be exact. Jeannie LaPlatney, assistant director of Study Abroad, who initiated the contest, explains that … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Junior Awarded Scholarship to Pursue Teaching Career in Urban Areas

Zachary Kenny, a member of the class of 2013 and a mathematics major in the Teacher Education Program at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Supported by a National Science Foundation grant … Continue reading →

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Short Story Author Anthony Doerr to Give a Reading as Part of Working Writers Series

Anthony Doerr, author of short stories, a novel, a memoir, and essays on science, will give a reading as part of the Working Writers Series on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the … Continue reading →

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“Women in the Church”

In an episode of Mysteries of the Church, an Emmy-nominated documentary style program based in New York that examines the many teachings and beliefs of the Catholic faith, Caroline Johnson Hodge, associate professor of religious studies at the College of … Continue reading →

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“Is the Tea Party a Religious Movement?”

In an ABCNews.com story about the Tea Party’s anthem, “I am America,” Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, says he’s not surprised the song appeals to Tea Partiers, because of its religious themes. … Continue reading →

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Prized Economist to Lecture at Holy Cross on Anti-Poverty Policy

Esther Duflo, co-author of Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty (PublicAffairs, 2011), will talk about her work in a lecture on Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library, Smith Hall at the College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Employees and Cancer Survivors to Host Panel in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness

The College of the Holy Cross will host a breast cancer awareness panel with the PINK Revolution Breast Cancer Alliance, a group of dedicated individuals in the Worcester area with a commitment to those affected by breast cancer, on Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Steve Zychowski Wins 77th Annual NEIGA Championship

Holy Cross junior men’s golfer Steve Zychowski, of Mendham, N.J., took home top individual honors for the first time in his career, winning the individual medal at the 77th annual NEIGA Championship, held at the Captain’s Golf Course. Zychowski combined … Continue reading →

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“Rich and Poor, From St. Luke to Warren Buffett”

In an op-ed in the Huffington Post, Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross,  writes about St. Luke, a “saint particularly articulate in defense of the poor,” who is celebrated each year on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates ‘Jesuits and Colleagues at Work’

Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has been faithful to its Jesuit tradition and character. Reflecting on this rich history, the Mission and Identity Committee is honoring the impact Jesuits have had on the College with a yearlong series … Continue reading →

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