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Holy Cross Senior Brings Sleep Education Program to Worcester

Christina Kyriakos’ interest was piqued as soon as she heard about a children’s sleep education program that psychology professor Amy Wolfson mentioned in her Sleep and Behavior course. The psychology major, who conducts sleep research with Wolfson and Gregory DiGirolamo, … Continue reading →

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author to Deliver Commencement Address

  Novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m. on the campus.  The author … Continue reading →

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“How To Redesign A Website Without Losing Your Mind”

In an article for Worcester Business Journal about website redesign, Christian Santillo, assistant director for Web communications at the College of the Holy Cross, gives advice on how to best redesign a website.  Based on his experience redesigning the College’s new, … Continue reading →

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Video: College Historian Discusses Holy Cross’ Evolution

Watch the video (total time: 30:09) » Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has undergone many developments, or iterations as Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J., professor of history, calls them. In an online talk titled “Jesuits and the Development of … Continue reading →

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Dunlap ’08 Earns Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Brazil

Since graduating in 2008, Kristen Dunlap has hop-scotched the globe, doing important work in Mexico, Spain, and Panama. After being awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship, her next stop is Brazil where she will help the country prepare for the … Continue reading →

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“Racial progress in child’s eyes”

In an op-ed for the Boston Herald, Matthew Koss, an associate professor of physics at the College of the Holy Cross, examines the impact that Black History Month has had on our nation and its youth.  The piece recounts the … Continue reading →

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Faculty Promotions Announced at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Eight faculty members at the College of the Holy Cross have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Rosa Elena Carrasquillo, of the department of history, earned her Ph.D. and M.A. from the University … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Install Monumental Floating Sculpture in Chapel

WORCESTER, Mass. – The St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross will be the site for “Curalium,” an original, contemporary sculptural installation by German artist Angela Glajcar from March 25 – May 16, 2011. Hundreds of … Continue reading →

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“Holy Cross Among 50 “Best Value” Private Colleges for 2011”

According to The Princeton Review, Holy Cross is one of the nation’s 50 “Best Value” private colleges and universities for 2011.  Based on data analyzed in surveys conducted in 2009 and 2010, schools were chosen on criteria including academics, cost … Continue reading →

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Author James Carroll to Discuss Religious Violence in Jerusalem

WORCESTER, Mass. – James Carroll, renowned syndicated columnist and author of the forthcoming release Jerusalem, Jerusalem: The Ancient City that Ignited the Modern World (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, March 9, 2011) will give a talk at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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“63 Colleges With the Best Financial Aid”

According to a new survey of colleges that provide the best financial aid packages for their students, the College of the Holy Cross is one of the most generous in the country.  The report by CBS’s Moneywatch, was based on … Continue reading →

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Augustus Joins Holy Cross as Director of Government and Community Relations

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has announced the hiring of former Massachusetts state senator Edward Augustus to direct its newly-created office of government and community relations. A Worcester native, Augustus most recently managed the successful 2010 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Achieves Carbon Reduction Goal Ahead of Schedule

The Presidential Task Force on the Environment reports that Holy Cross has reduced its carbon emissions by an estimated 23.5 percent. The Carbon Neutral Plan called for a reduction of carbon emissions of 20 percent by 2015. The College has … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery to Hold Series of Lectures on African Art

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present a series of lectures in conjunction with the exhibit Art of Africa: Objects from the Collection of Warren Robbins, on … Continue reading →

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Vegan Entrees, Flatbread Pizza Among New Options at Campus Eateries

Whether you’re looking to eat healthier, expand your palate, or indulge in an old favorite, Holy Cross Dining Services is providing plenty of tasty options this semester. Thanks to your feedback, they’ve revamped their seasonal menus and added new items … Continue reading →

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“NFL players play up economic damage of a lockout”

In an interview with American Public Media’s Marketplace, Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the impact an NFL lockout would have on the popular “Madden NFL” video games.  “Every year, they’re … Continue reading →

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Blog: Career Planning Staff Offers Information for Mapping Your Future

OFFICE Career Planning Center WHAT THE OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR Career Planning assists students in identifying and clarifying their career objectives, teaches skills and strategies for conducting a successful job search, and provides resources to assist students in finding internships … Continue reading →

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“Colleges With The Highest Graduation Rates”

In a story about colleges with the highest graduation rates, Timothy Austin, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the College’s 98.1% graduation rate and how graduating in four years is … Continue reading →

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“Liberal Arts Colleges for those seeking generous salaries”

The College of the Holy Cross was listed among the top ten liberal arts colleges with the best-paid graduates.  Reported by AOL Money and Finance, the list was based on survey data from Payscale, a salary database website. Read the AOL story. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Spring 2011 Concert Series

WORCESTER, Mass. – The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical performances on campus during spring 2011. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music … Continue reading →

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