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2018 at Holy Cross: A Year in Highlights

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at the major accomplishments and milestones that made up the past year at Holy Cross.

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Holy Cross Professor Shares Advice on Supporting Those Grieving Opioid Epidemic Victims

Posted on December 20, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

As part of her research on grief in the American opioid epidemic, Emily B. Campbell, visiting lecturer of sociology, spoke to grieving mothers who lost children to opioid addiction. In a piece written for The Conversation, she shared some advice … Continue reading →

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Video: Christmastime is Here at Holy Cross

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Jane Carlton

‘Tis the season for celebration! Every year at Christmastime, the College of the Holy Cross campus transforms into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, holiday concerts and campus-wide feasts. In the spirit of the holidays, the Holy Cross community — … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Ciocca Center for Business, Ethics, and Society

Posted on December 19, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross has launched a new center for the study of business, with a liberal arts emphasis on the question of how business can contribute to the common good. The mission of the new Carlyse and Arthur … Continue reading →

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Roommate Confidential: Q&A with Two First-Year Holy Cross Students

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Jane Carlton

First-year roommates share more than four walls — they experience navigating the leap into college together. To get a peek at the ins and outs of the first semester on The Hill, we went right to the source — to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Joins Partnership of Top Colleges Working to Add More Lower-Income, First-Generation Students

Posted on December 17, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross has joined some of the nation’s top colleges and universities in an alliance to substantially expand the number of talented lower-income and first-generation students at America’s undergraduate institutions with the highest graduation rates. The American … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Long-Term Study Abroad Programs Recognized for Tenth Year in a Row

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Jane Carlton

This year, 86 Holy Cross students are spending the year — yes, the entire year — around the world in Germany, China, Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Spain, France, Australia, Senegal, Scotland, England, Japan and Sri Lanka. What’s more, another 140 students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Is Sought-After Expert on New Religious Movements

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

With the American popular culture fascination for “cults” increasing throughout the past few decades, Holy Cross associate professor of religious studies Mathew Schmalz has been a sought-after expert on new religious movements, providing expert commentary in outlets ranging from The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Earns High Marks for Dining Services

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Holy Cross gives you more than a top-notch, rigorous education. Students at the College enjoy gourmet food, as well. In a recent article, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette commended Holy Cross Dining for challenging the college food stereotype and focusing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Classics Professor Discusses Evolving Military Rations With HISTORY

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

While ancient Roman armies largely hunted their food, as archaeological remains of wild animals show, modern soldiers now have access to pizza that can last upwards of three years. Thomas Martin, professor and “Jeremiah W. O’Connor” chair of classics at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor’s Caffeine Research Highlighted in the Media

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

A Holy Cross psychology professor’s research on adolescents and caffeine is gaining attention, and this week was highlighted by the Academic Minute, a nationally-syndicated public radio segment. Associate Professor Alison Bryant Ludden‘s research delves into not only the effects of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts Campuswide Summit to Address Campus Culture

Posted on November 16, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

In an effort to engage the community in building a more inclusive campus, the College of the Holy Cross held a campuswide summit on Nov. 16, which invited all Holy Cross students, faculty and staff to discuss and explore the … Continue reading →

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A Peek into an Autistic Student’s Experience at Holy Cross

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Neurodiversity advocate Clara Gibson ’21 recently penned a commentary for The Chronicle of Higher Education in which she talks about her experience of being an autistic undergraduate student and offers recommendations on how to make campus communities more welcoming to … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 3 Among Top Colleges Not Requiring SAT Scores

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 3 on Money Magazine’s list of “10 Top Colleges That Don’t Care About Your SAT Scores,” with the submission of standardized test scores being optional at the College. According to Money Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Black Student Union Celebrates 50 Years at Holy Cross

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jane Carlton

The Black Student Union (BSU) at College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 50th anniversary with a wide range of empowering workshops, performances and a celebratory dinner with a keynote address from Loretta E. Lynch, former United States Attorney General. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Graduates Named to 2018 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Two Holy Cross alumnae, Kelly Garcia ’15 and Yarlennys Villaman ’14, are among those named to El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30 Under 30” list for 2018. Now in its third year, “Latino 30 Under 30” honors young individuals making an … Continue reading →

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Theodore V. Wells Jr.’72 Receives Honorary Degree From Holy Cross

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

“Powerful voice for racial and social justice. Pillar of American trial practice. Masterful strategist for the defense. Tireless champion for civil rights and educational opportunity. Exemplary son of Holy Cross.” With these words, Provost and Dean of the College Margaret … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnae at the Helm of Puerto Rican Media Company Mix Business and Social Justice

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Jane Carlton

“Close your eyes and think about it for one second: no power, no internet, no communication, complete silence and complete isolation,” says María Eugenia Ferré Rangel ’89, chief communications officer of Grupo Ferré Rangel, a Puerto Rican company whose holdings … Continue reading →

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Basketball Legend Bob Cousy ’50 Reflects on Race in New Book, On-Campus Conversation

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Basketball legend Bob Cousy ’50 hasn’t hit the court in decades, but that didn’t stop him from making national headlines. The media attention centered around Cousy’s complex relationship with his Celtics teammate Bill Russell, which was the subject of the … Continue reading →

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The Wall Street Journal Highlights Holy Cross Professor’s Research on Kids’ Response to Stress

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Social exclusion has been shown to have a powerful impact on children, in some cases leading to self-doubt and anxiety, and even negatively affecting a child’s well-being and school performance. But what can parents do to help their kids build … Continue reading →

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