Category Archives: News

Associate Professor of Chemistry Awarded NSF CAREER Award

Posted on May 10, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

L. Gaby Avila-Bront, Holy Cross professor of chemistry, was recently awarded over $400,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award was given through the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program and is the most prestigious award in support of … Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Chemistry, News | Comments Off

Holy Cross’ Incoming President Vincent Rougeau Talks About His Historic Appointment and Plans for the College

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Vincent D. Rougeau, dean of Boston College Law School and a nationally respected expert in legal education and Catholic social thought, was recently announced as the 33rd president of Holy Cross. The College’s first lay and first Black president is … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News | Comments Off

Holy Cross Looks to Jesuit Aspirations for Institutional Inspiration

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

In 2019, following months of discernment, the Society of Jesus announced four aspirations, known as the Universal Apostolic Preferences. These preferences, confirmed by Pope Francis, were offered as guides for the Jesuits’ own ministry and for the work of Jesuit … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off

2021 Sanctae Crucis Recipients Honored for Leadership During Pandemic

Posted on May 3, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the College of the Holy Cross will present seven alumni with Sanctae Crucis Awards for their extraordinary commitment and leadership in critical fields throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sanctae Crucis Award is the highest non-degree … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, News | Comments Off

Academic Conference Showcases Creativity, Wide-Ranging Research of Holy Cross Students

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

Two summers ago, while studying abroad in Cambodia, Emily O’Regan ’21 had the first inspiration for her honors thesis: “I spent weeks deep in the jungle surrounded by some of the most pristine landscapes and incredible wildlife I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Chemistry, Classics, Creative Writing, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Featured, Mathematics and Computer Science, News | Comments Off

Russia Stands to Benefit From Political Unrest in Bulgaria, Says Holy Cross Political Science Professor

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Bulgaria seems poised for new parliamentary elections after the country’s main opposition party was unable to form a government this past week. How will Bulgaria’s crisis affect its relations with the West, but also with Russia? Nina Barzachka, assistant professor … Continue reading →

Posted in In The News, News, Political Science | Comments Off

Billy Collins ’63 (U.S. Poet Laureate, 2001-2003) Endows Classics Scholarship at the College of the Holy Cross

Posted on April 29, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross is pleased to announce the creation of the Billy Collins ’63 Scholarship for Studies in Classics, the result of a $250,000 gift in honor of the former United States Poet Laureate and graduate of … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Classics, English, News | Comments Off

Emma Davison ‘21 Named Class of 2021 Valedictorian

Posted on April 28, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Emma Davison ’21 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2021 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 21. Emma is a political science and Middle Eastern studies double major with a concentration in peace and conflict … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, News, Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science | Comments Off

Led by Holy Cross Students, Working for Worcester Ensures Playground Access for Elementary School Students

Posted on April 28, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

It took a pandemic to keep them away in 2020, but this year, Holy Cross students were back in full force to drive the ninth year of Working for Worcester. Over 200 volunteers worked at 11 sites across the city … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off

Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Work of Senior Visual Arts Majors in the Exhibition ‘Metanoia’

Posted on April 26, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross is pleased to present the work of nine graduating visual arts majors in the exhibition “Metanoia,” on view from Wednesday, April 28 through graduation day, … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Press Release, Visual Arts | Comments Off

Holy Cross Economics Professor Weighs In on Increasing Nursing Workforce Frustrations Around the Country

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Holy Cross in the News

Registered nurses at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester are leading what is now one of the longest nurses’ strikes in recent history against its parent company, Tenet Healthcare, casting a spotlight on nursing workforce frustrations amid the coronavirus pandemic. Monica … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics and Accounting, In The News, News | Comments Off

Holy Cross Student Receives National Award for Community Service and Leadership

Posted on April 23, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Sophomore and health studies major Bryceida Valencia ’23 was named this year as a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. This year’s cohort recognizes 212 students from 39 states, Washington, D.C. and Mexico as campus leaders who demonstrate “a commitment … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Studies, News | Comments Off

“The Power of Purple” Drives Record Day of Giving

Posted on April 22, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

In just 24 hours on April 16, a total of 4,706 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends donated a record $1,448,529 on the College’s sixth annual day of giving. With matching dollars from anonymous donors, the total raised for … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Featured, News | Comments Off

Center for Career Development Focuses on the Lifelong Value of a Holy Cross Education

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Meredith Fidrocki

As graduation season approaches for colleges across the country, students are focusing on the next step after commencement — but at the College of the Holy Cross, the “what next” and, more importantly, the “why” have been questions in progress … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Classics, Featured, Health Professions Advising, News, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology | Comments Off

Holy Cross Alumni Form Grassroots Anti-Racism Alliance

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder last year and ensuing protests against police brutality across the United States, Maria Amendolia ’92 reached out to her classmate Fred Givens. Her intention was clear: She didn’t want Givens, a Black man, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Spring 2021 | Comments Off

Alicia Molt-West ’09 Traces Her Path from Mount St. James to the White House

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Whenever Alicia Molt-West ’09 returned home for the holidays after graduating from Holy Cross, she’d make a breakfast or lunch date with her former history professor and friend, Stephanie Yuhl.

Posted in Alumni, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Political Science, Spring 2021 | Comments Off

Holy Cross Driver, Student Bond Over Quest for U.S. Citizenship

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Josephine Kalondji ’23 applied for U.S. citizenship a few weeks before she arrived at Holy Cross in August 2019, but she didn’t consider one important detail.

Posted in Holy Cross Magazine, Mathematics and Computer Science, News, Religious Studies, Spring 2021 | Comments Off

Four Faculty Members Promoted to Associate Professor With Tenure

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Whether researching 18th-century British literature or economic fluctuations and asset pricing, Holy Cross faculty members are making significant, lasting impacts on their fields. Learn more about the four recently promoted faculty members from the departments of chemistry, English and economics … Continue reading →

Posted in Chemistry, Economics and Accounting, English, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Spring 2021 | Comments Off

Students Share What It Was Like Living Through the Pandemic at an Empty Holy Cross

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Nearly all Holy Cross alumni have experienced life on a bustling campus, from noisy, packed dining spaces to hilly paths teeming with foot traffic. But when the pandemic forced students to return to their homes last March, a small group … Continue reading →

Posted in Arthistory, Asian Studies, History, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spring 2021 | Comments Off

New Holy Cross Course Examines the Science and Politics of Pandemics

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Holy Cross Magazine

Nearly 30 students gathered on a March Zoom call to learn about the biological workings and political impact of a global pandemic, in today’s class, the HIV/AIDS virus. It’s nearly a year to the day since Gov. Charlie Baker locked … Continue reading →

Posted in Biology, Holy Cross Magazine, News, Political Science, Spring 2021 | Comments Off