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Photo Gallery: 4 Alumni Recognized for Outstanding Achievements, Service

Related Information: Read more about each of the recipients: Erin M. Boyd ’99, Kathleen M. Curran ’89, Patrick C.W. Tam ’81 and John A. Zaia, M.D. ’64. To see previous winners and to submit nominations for next year’s Sanctae Crucis … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Final Exams

Recognizing that students stay up late to study during finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross—including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J.—volunteer each semester to serve the scholars breakfast late into the night. Fr. McFarland will be serving … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces New Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations

The College of the Holy Cross has announced the hiring of Matthew T. Kennis as the assistant director of the office of government and community relations, a new position. Kennis will work under the direction of Edward M. Augustus, Jr., … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Next President

The Associated Press, Boston Globe and Telegram & Gazette all announced the news that Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., was elected as the 32nd president of the College of the Holy Cross. “I feel honored and humbled to be selected … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Next President

The College of the Holy Cross Board of Trustees has elected Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., as the College’s 32nd president.  The vote was taken at a meeting of the Trustees on the College’s campus and announced by P. Kevin … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: ‘I Never Anticipated Growing So Much,’ Says Curran

NAME Colleen Curran HOMETOWN Alpharetta, Ga. AREAS OF STUDY English and self-designed medieval studies double major ACTIVITIES Ballroom Dance Team, liturgical ministry, MAGIS Program, Admissions tour guide, Kimball Captain, Admissions blogger. UP NEXT Pursuing a master of philosophy degree in … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Enhancing Cultural Fluency Key Highlight of College Career for Wan Yi Fang

NAME Wan Yi Fang HOMETOWN Malden, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Psychology major in the College Honors Program ACTIVITIES Publicity coordinator for House Council; resident counselor for Odyssey; secretary/multicultural student organization liaison for A.S.I.A.  (Advocating Student Interest in Asia); Fusion Hip-Hop; … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Academics and Athletics Slam Dunk Experience for Andrew Keister

NAME Andrew Keister HOMETOWN Galloway, N.J. AREAS OF STUDY History major, art history minor, Peace and Conflict studies concentration ACTIVITIES Lectured before high school students in the Worcester Public Schools as part of a Holy Cross athletics outreach program, Holy … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Science Research ‘Defined My Experience at Holy Cross,’ Says Metrano

NAME Anthony Metrano HOMETOWN North Attleborough, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Chemistry and biology double major, in the College Honors Program ACTIVITIES Organic chemistry research with Brian R. Linton, assistant professor of chemistry, studying Thiourea Catalysis; founder and co-chair of Bio … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Valedictorian Miriam Westin Plans to Live Out Jesuit Ideals

NAME Miriam Westin HOMETOWN St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada AREAS OF STUDY Studio art major with a self-designed minor in architectural studies ACTIVITIES Campus Christian Fellowship, Coalition Against Human Trafficking, College Choir, Community Standards Board, Community and Public Leadership Workshop, DJ … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Environmental Group to Turn Trash into Treasure

Eco-Action, a student-run environmental group at the College of the Holy Cross, will sponsor “Trash or Treasure,” May 12-27.  The “Trash or Treasure” movement encourages students to leave unwanted items, such as lamps, office supplies, clothing, and books, in designated … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces New Director of the College Chaplains Office

Marybeth Kearns-Barrett ’84 is the new director of the Office of the College Chaplains at the College of the Holy Cross.  Her appointment was announced by Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College. A member of the campus … Continue reading →

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McGlynn ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany

Thomas McGlynn ’11, of Philadelphia, has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany, where he will teach English to German high school students. He leaves for the country in early September. A music and German double major, McGlynn … Continue reading →

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“The Worcester Crew”

  Jeremy Shulkin, reporter for Worcester Mag, went for a ride with the rowing teams at the College of the Holy Cross to learn a little more about what really goes on during training. He learned a lot, especially the week before the … Continue reading →

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“SATS: How some colleges are going test-optional”

Think high SATs scores are the only way into a good college? In a Fox 25 News Special Report, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, explains why some colleges are not putting as much weight … Continue reading →

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“Preserving history on campus”

The College of the Holy Cross’ Paul E. Tsongas Award from Preservation Massachusetts for Campus Commitment graced the front page of the Telegram & Gazette’s local section. Named for the late senator, the Tsongas Award is Preservation Massachusetts’ highest honor. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Recognizes Alumni for Outstanding Professional Achievements and Service

Four graduates of the College of the Holy Cross will travel from across the country and around the world to receive a Sanctae Crucis Award, the highest non-degree recognition bestowed by the College on an alumnus or alumna. The 14th … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Prof. Explains What Bin Laden’s Death Means for U.S.

Ward Thomas, professor of political science, was recently interviewed by Fox 25 News, NECN/Channel 3, and The Hank Stolz Experience (Channel 3), about the death of Osama Bin Laden.  Thomas says that Bin Laden might be dead, but al Qaeda … Continue reading →

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Gjinko ’11 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany

Herma Gjinko ’11, of Worcester, Mass., has earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany, where she will teach English to German students. A political science major with a self-designed minor in European integration, Gjinko has always been interested in … Continue reading →

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Far East Movement and J. Cole Co-Headline Spring Concert

L.A. rappers Far East Movement and Jay-Z’s protégé J. Cole will co-headline this year’s Spring Concert on May 9 at 8 p.m. in the Hart Recreation Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Battle of the Bands winner Sarcozy, featuring second-year … Continue reading →

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