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Four Alumni Recognized Among 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine

  Four Holy Cross alumni were named among the 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine this summer: Michael Brown ’86, Dominic Blue ’98, Damon Hart ’96 and Theodore V. Wells, Jr. ’72. According to the publication, the list … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Named Among Most Beautiful College Campuses in the Country

Anyone who’s stepped foot on Mount St. James knows one thing for sure: the campus is absolutely stunning, no matter the season. Conde Nast Traveler agrees, as it named Holy Cross one of the most beautiful college campuses in the … Continue reading →

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Can the Catholic Church Be Saved? Holy Cross Professor Opines on NBC News

Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was called upon by NBC News to share his opinion on the recent grand jury report revealing widespread abuse among 300-plus Pennsylvania priests. In a video … Continue reading →

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Forbes Ranks Holy Cross Among Top Liberal Arts Colleges in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 22 among liberal arts colleges, No. 35 in Grateful Grads and No. 59 overall in a group of more than 650 public and private colleges on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Move-In Day 2018 — Boxes, Duffels and a Sense of Community

On the sunny morning of August 25, 869 brand-new Crusaders were welcomed to Mount St. James by a purple crew of current students, staff, faculty, and alumni. The incoming class — hailing from 33 states and eight countries — unpacked, … Continue reading →

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Message From President Boroughs to College Community

I am deeply saddened and disturbed to read the accounts of our alumni in today’s Boston Globe, as I am sure those of you who have read it were as well. These alumni have shown tremendous courage to share their … Continue reading →

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Che Anderson ’11 Makes ‘40 Under Forty’ List

Che Anderson ’11, a project manager for the City of Worcester and one of the organizers of the POW! WOW! Worcester mural festival, was recently named to Worcester Business Journal’s 2018 “40 Under Forty” list. The list, which is published … Continue reading →

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Message From President Boroughs to the College Community

The recent report of the Pennsylvania grand jury on clerical sexual abuse is staggering both in its content and in the numbers of victims and perpetrators recorded. The pain and hurt inflicted on children over decades, the lives of hundreds … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit Artwork by Visual Arts Faculty

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit artwork created by full and part time faculty members of the visual arts department from Aug. 29 – Oct. 12, 2018. An opening … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 7 Among Best Small Colleges in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 7 on Money Magazine’s list of “Small Colleges,” No. 15 on its list of “Most Transformative Colleges” and No. 42 overall on the publication’s list of “Best Colleges for Your Money,” in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Wins Prestigious National Book Award

Lorelle Semley, associate professor of history, has been named a co-winner of the World History Association’s prestigious Bentley Book Prize for her recent book, “To be Free and French: Citizenship in France’s Atlantic Empire” (Cambridge University Press, 2017). The prize … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Writes Commentary on Gun Control, Wildlife for the Boston Globe

Leila Philip, professor of English at Holy Cross and a contributing columnist for the Boston Globe’s Opinion section, recently penned a piece for the paper in which she reached the paradoxical conclusion that “North American wildlife depends on gun sales for its … Continue reading →

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‘9 to 5’ Sequel Still Relevant in #MeToo America, Holy Cross Professor Writes in Washington Post

Almost four decades after the 1980 workplace comedy “9 to 5” opened, telling the story of three secretaries who get even with their sexist boss, it was revealed that a sequel is in the works. In an op-ed published by … Continue reading →

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Over 100 Students Spend Their Summers Conducting Research Around the World

For 113 Holy Cross students, summer has been a time to dive deep into innovative research through the Weiss Summer Research Program. Sixty-eight students conducted research in the natural sciences; 37 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Fund Surpasses a Record $10 Million for Second Year in a Row

Since 1843, Holy Cross has devoted itself to transforming lives in the hope of transforming the world. Now in its 175th year, the College celebrates its history and traditions, and the generations of people who have sustained and propelled it. … Continue reading →

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‘We’re Trying to Get More Comfortable Being Uncomfortable,’ Says Holy Cross CIO

Holy Cross Chief Information Officer Ellen Keohane ’83 is trying to turn Information Technology Services into the College’s “innovation organization,” she recently told Business Officer Magazine. To that end, Keohane and her team have shifted some resources from traditional IT … Continue reading →

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History Professor Specializing in Kremlin Media Strategy Is Sought-After Expert on U.S.-Russian Affairs

With the world keeping tabs on U.S.-Russia relations in anticipation of the second bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, media across the country are turning to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and … Continue reading →

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A Miracle? Holy Cross Professor Writes About Weeping Virgin Mary Statue

Last week, media outlets worldwide were abuzz with news about a statue of the Virgin Mary at a diocese in New Mexico that appeared to had been “weeping” for more than a month, an event attracting thousands of visitors. In … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Fall 2018 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. “I, Tonya“ Wed., Aug. 29: Showings at 3 and 8 p.m. Rated R. Starring … Continue reading →

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Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana Increases Odds of Unsafe Sex for Young Women, According to Study by Holy Cross Professor

Jumi Hayaki, associate professor of psychology at Holy Cross, was recently the lead author on a study regarding the influence of alcohol and/or marijuana use on sexual behavior, Reuters reports. Based on the study’s findings published in the American Journal … Continue reading →

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