Category Archives: News

Nuns and NCAA Hoops

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In a story about colleges lowering their academic standards in order to recruit more competitive athletic teams, Holy Cross President Michael C. McFarland, S.J., spoke with the Wall Street Journal about the high graduation rates for athletes at Catholic colleges.  … Continue reading →

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Math Major Awarded Scholarship to Pursue Teaching Career

Posted on November 15, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Kerrin O’Leary ’11, a mathematics major in the Teacher Education Program, has been awarded Holy Cross’ first ever Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship. Supported by the National Science Foundation, the scholarship encourages talented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … Continue reading →

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On trial: Faith, delusion or excuse for crime?

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Matthew Schmalz professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how many who suffer from mental illnesses claim personal contact with God, in this story about Brian David Mitchell’s trial for kidnapping Elizabeth Smart. Read … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Group Campaigns for Clean Water

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Eco-Action, a Holy Cross student organization dedicated to the promotion of environmental awareness through education and local action, presents “Aqua Action,” a weeklong clean water campaign from Monday, Nov. 15-Friday, Nov. 19. The week’s events feature educational material on water … Continue reading →

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New stadium still in talk stages, despite NFL boost

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

In a story about the possibility of replacing the Georgia Dome, Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about how owners reap most of the profits from new athletic facilities, not host cities. … Continue reading →

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Conference Explores Role of Science and Religion in America’s Founding

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jonathan Israel, considered one of the world’s leading historians on the Enlightenment, will give the keynote address in a daylong conference on Religion and Reason in the American Founding, Friday, Dec. 3, in the Rehm Library at … Continue reading →

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Bopp ’11 Found His Own Way to Help Earthquake Victims

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

During his five month stay in Haiti, Jonathan Bopp ’11 witnessed unbelievable tragedy and heartbreak. But he also witnessed unforgettable courage and humanity. When Bopp, a political science major from Hingham, Mass., heard news of the earthquake that devastated Haiti … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Leading Scientist, Fauci ’62, Meets with Students, Delivers Talk

Posted on November 12, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

For decades, Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. ’62 has been in the forefront of the battle against some of the biggest threats to global health, including HIV/AIDS, West Nile Virus, SARS, anthrax bioterrorism, malaria, and the H1N1 influenza. On Nov. 8, … Continue reading →

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Mock Trial Team Starts Season with Wins at UNH Tournament

Posted on November 11, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Mock Trial On Oct. 23 and 24, the Holy Cross Mock Trial team traveled to the University of New Hampshire Law School in Concord, N.H. to compete in the second annual Wildcat Mock Trial Tournament. Holy Cross sent two teams … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross basketball holds middle school clinic

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

The College of the Holy Cross women’s basketball team hosted a clinic for students at Worcester East Middle School. Coach Bill Gibbons, members of the basketball team and students from Worcester East Middle School talk about the experience. Watch the … Continue reading →

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Infection control

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, delivered the inaugural Joseph E. Murray, M.D., ’40 Distinguished Lectureship in Medicine at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Hard Work, Persistence Results in Publication for Holy Cross English Major

Posted on November 8, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

David Cotrone ’13 could write a great “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essay — and not just because he’s a talented wordsmith. A writer of both fiction and non-fiction, Cotrone spent his summer sending his stories to a wide … Continue reading →

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Guilarte ’11 Gets Crash Course on Public Policy

Posted on November 8, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Daisa Guilarte ’11 spent the past summer preparing policy recommendations on significant topics, like American-European Union development aid collaboration as part of Princeton University’s Public Policy and International Affairs Junior Summer Institute. She was among 32 students selected for the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross student to compete for ballroom dancing title

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Kristine Maloney

Colleen Curran, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2011, is the only American invited to participate in the British national title in ballroom dancing. She will compete the cha-cha and quickstep in the national competition … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Joanna E. Ziegler, Professor of Visual Arts

Posted on November 5, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Professor Joanna E. (Jody) Ziegler, a faculty member at Holy Cross since 1982, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, after an illness. Well-known for her commitment to students and for mentoring them as their graduate studies and careers progressed, she … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Alternate College Theatre Presents Picasso at the Lapin Agile

Posted on November 3, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Alternate College Theatre (ACT) at the College of the Holy Cross presents Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a comedy by Steve Martin, directed by Molly Oliver ’12, Dec. 2-4 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4-5 at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Again Named Among Nation’s Top Producers of Student Fulbright Awards

Posted on November 3, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

In its annual list, The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that the College of the Holy Cross was one of the top producers of Fulbright scholarships for U.S. students again this year. Listed among the top undergraduate colleges, five 2010 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Involved in Election Day ’10 in Myriad Ways

Posted on November 3, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

Many campus organizations worked together to ensure Holy Cross students cast their ballots in the midterm election. The Office of Orientation, Transition and Leadership and Student Programs for Urban Development led the efforts. For weeks leading up to the election, … Continue reading →

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Political Experts from Holy Cross Available for Election Commentary

Posted on November 2, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following faculty experts from the College of the Holy Cross are available to comment on issues related to the election, including voter turnout, ballot questions, election results (and the impact on Obama’s agenda) and how newly … Continue reading →

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Poet and Storyteller Debra Marquart to Speak at Holy Cross

Posted on November 1, 2010 by College of the Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Performance poet, storyteller, memoirist, and rock musician Debra Marquart will read from her writing on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross.  The event, sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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