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Blog: McDonald ’21 Eager to Immerse Himself in “New World” During Year Abroad in France

Name: Jacob McDonald ‘21 Hometown: Paxton, Massachusetts Areas of study: Computer science and French double major Studying abroad at: Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France Duration: Full academic year Why France? “Having studied French language and culture for nearly eight years, I felt as … Continue reading →

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Blog: Manning ’21 Eager to Explore History, Culture During Semester Abroad in Cameroon

Name: Grace Manning ‘21 Hometown: Enniskerry, Ireland Areas of study: English and French double major with a concentration in peace and conflict studies Studying abroad at: L’Université Catholique d’Afrique Centrale in Yaoundé, Cameroon Duration: Fall 2019 Why Cameroon? “My Montserrat class introduced me to the … Continue reading →

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Blog: McLaughlin ’21 Hopes to Broaden Perspective During Year Abroad in Spain

Name: Kate McLaughlin ‘21 Hometown: Pelham, New York Areas of study: History and Spanish double major Studying abroad at: Universidade da Coruña in A Coruña, Spain Duration: Full academic year Why Spain? “Ever since I started studying Spanish in middle school, I have been … Continue reading →

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Blog: Kennelly ’21 Aims to Become Fluent in Arabic During Year Abroad in Jordan

Name: Matthew Kennelly ‘21 Hometown: Garden City, New York Areas of study: International studies major Studying abroad at: The University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan Duration: Full academic year Why Jordan? “I’ve always felt that learning and achieving fluency in Arabic is a … Continue reading →

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Washington Monthly Ranks Holy Cross Among Top Affordable Elite Colleges in the Country

Holy Cross ranks No. 7 among “Affordable Elite Colleges” in Washington Monthly’s annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities based on what they do for the public good. “College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts, stands out in helping … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Shirley Konneh Named to Worcester Business Journal’s ’40 Under Forty’ List

Shirley Konneh, Ph.D., MBA, assistant director in the Center for Career Development at Holy Cross, was recently named to Worcester Business Journal’s 2019 “40 Under Forty” list. The list, which is published annually, highlights local young professionals who have made … Continue reading →

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Legendary Basketball Player Bob Cousy ’50 Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

Legendary Holy Cross and Boston Celtics point guard Bob Cousy ’50 was honored Thursday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, for his contributions to American life both on and off the court. “I discovered some … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Fall 2019 Seelos Film Series

The College of the Holy Cross will be featuring the following films in Seelos Theater this fall. All films are free and open to the public.

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Photos, Video: Over 200 Holy Cross Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Wide-Ranging Summer Internships

To the perennial question “How did you spend your summer vacation?” the answer for over 200 Holy Cross students was learning more about future careers and gaining out-of-the-classroom experience through summer internships.

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MONEY Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 15 Among Most Transformative Colleges in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross was recently ranked No. 15 on MONEY Magazine’s list of “Most Transformative Colleges in 2019,” a list highlighting colleges which help students do far better than would be expected from their academic and economic … Continue reading →

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Learning Outside the Classroom at Holy Cross

Not all education takes place in an academic building — particularly at College of the Holy Cross, where outside-the-classroom learning opportunities range from local to global. Whether you’re contributing to community engagement or diving into summer research or spending a … Continue reading →

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Videos: Holy Cross Students Tap Intellectual Curiosity Through Wide-Ranging Summer Research Projects

This summer, more than 100 College of the Holy Cross students took a deep dive into cutting-edge research through the College’s Weiss Summer Research Program. Under the mentorship of faculty, students engaged in focused projects that push intellectual boundaries and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Wins Prestigious French Award

Parlez vous Français? Stephen Silvestri ’19, a Chinese and international studies double major with a minor in French, not only speaks the language, but has fervently advocated for the French language and Francophone culture throughout his time at the College. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Honors Late Rev. Brooks, S.J., One Signature at a Time

It was November 2008 and Rodney De Leaver ’74 had an epiphany while sitting in the Hogan Ballroom. On campus to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Black Student Union, he was watching a “fireside chat” between the late president … Continue reading →

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Theater Professor Enlightens the Next Generation

Whether it’s the Great White Way or College Street, questions of social justice in an increasingly polarized country can be asked and explored onstage. “I think a lot about my responsibilities as a white man,” says Edward Isser, W. Arthur … Continue reading →

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Retiring Faculty Members Leave Rich Legacy on Students, College

After decades of shaping students and the College, the following faculty members announced their retirement from Holy Cross this spring: Isabel Alvarez Borland, distinguished professor of arts and humanities; Patricia Bizzell, distinguished professor of humanities; John Hamilton, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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First-Year Biology Course Studies the Effects of Aging

There’s something poetic about the youngest members of the Holy Cross community spending an entire year learning about the oldest members of society. That’s the scientific quest students undertake in Biology of Aging: Understanding and Combating Aging, a Montserrat class … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Bridges the Gap Between Civilians and Military

For Operation Gratitude CEO Kevin Schmiegel ’89, each morning breaks with a cup of coffee and some reading. “I start each day reading emails from service members who have received our care packages,” he says. “They express gratitude and astonishment … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumni Find Powerful Connection, Spiritual Growth Through Retreat Program

One was looking for a community of faith. Another was mourning the death of his wife of more than 50 years. And a third, juggling grad school and a full-time job, just needed time to breathe. Their reasons are as … Continue reading →

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Theater in a Contentious Age: Holy Cross Alumnus Uses Theater to Tackle Contemporary Questions

It’s really hard to say what the national narrative is anymore,” says Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher ’81, “but one thing you can almost be certain of is every eighth-grader in the United States is probably going to read ‘To … Continue reading →

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