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Leader in HIV/AIDS Research Dr. Anthony S. Fauci ‘62 Credits Humanities Background for Successful Career in Medicine

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci ’62, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, told NPR’s Nina Totenberg in a recent interview for the “What It Takes” podcast that having a Jesuit education … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Writes on Heaven in Christian Thought

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The belief in an afterlife is an important part of the Christian tradition. And unsurprisingly, there are many competing images of what that would look like and who would be allowed in. In an article for The Conversation, Joanne Pierce, … Continue reading →

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Deconstructing Modern Africa: Anthropology Course Challenges Students’ Idea of the Continent

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

“I didn’t give you a good example of syncopation — here, follow this,” says Jeremy Jones, assistant professor of anthropology, as he starts to rhythmically bang on his desk. The students join in, and soon the room is filled with … Continue reading →

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Liberal Arts and Technology: A Match for the New Millennium

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Lucca Eloy ’18 didn’t arrive at Holy Cross planning to major in computer science. He figured he’d focus on biology, maybe even go pre-med. But a funny thing happened sophomore year after he signed up for a computer science class … Continue reading →

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Our Shared Responsibility: Jesuit Mission Holds Strong on Mount St. James

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Just as the campus has changed since Day One, so have the Jesuits. The society and its mission have evolved over time, to a point in which, today, embracing and sharing the society’s mission at Holy Cross is not solely … Continue reading →

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Eight Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

After years of research and accomplishments in their respective fields, eight Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor. Below, the professors share their thoughts on their careers, scholarship and more.

Posted in Classics, English, History, Holy Cross Magazine, Italian Studies, News, Philosophy, Spanish, Summer 2018, Visual Arts, World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | Comments Off

Three Retiring Faculty Members Leave Lasting Mark on College, Their Fields

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

With the end of the academic year comes the departure of three faculty members who announced their retirement: John Cull, professor of Spanish; Rev. Thomas Worcester, S.J., professor of history; and Suzanne Kirschner, professor of psychology. The three faculty members … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Leads New York City March for Our Lives and Its 175K Attendees

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

On Feb. 14, 2018, I received a news alert on my phone that there was a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. As the day progressed and I learned more about the horrific event, I texted friends … Continue reading →

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Mark Cronin ’80 and Son Help Spread Happiness Through Socks

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Online retailer John’s Crazy Socks started as a playful experiment, a father-son business built on a simple premise: spreading happiness through socks. Less than two years later, Mark Cronin ’80, (above, right) company president, and his son John (above, left), … Continue reading →

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Theodore V. Wells Jr., Renowned Litigation Attorney, to Receive Honorary Degree From College of the Holy Cross

Posted on July 18, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will award an honorary degree to prominent litigation attorney and alumnus Theodore V. “Ted” Wells Jr. ’72, during a Convocation event taking place on Friday, November 9. Wells, a co-founder and former president of … Continue reading →

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Catholics & Cultures: Holy Cross Professor Writes About Little-Known Fiesta de la Tirana for Crux

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

“In a tiny northern Chilean town in the driest desert in the world, 200,000 people are gathering this week for one of the most remarkable, vibrant, and little-known Catholic feasts in the world,” said Thomas Landy, director of the Rev. … Continue reading →

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Professor and Russia Expert on Upcoming Trump-Putin Summit: ‘Trump is Playing Putin’s Game’

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

On July 16 President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, a meeting generating media buzz worldwide. In an article for The Conversation, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Summer Course Explores Realities of Food Production’

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

“Meal time will never be the same again!” That’s how Christopher Staysniak, visiting lecturer of history at the College of the Holy Cross, started the six-week summer course titled “Food and Power” back in June. According to Staysniak, a key … Continue reading →

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Down Any Possible Road: Internships Open the Door Wide for Post-Grad Success

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Jane Carlton

College is a time to stretch yourself and try something else on for size. And that doesn’t just apply to taking different classes or joining a new club — it also extends to internships. Armed with the strength of a … Continue reading →

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‘How Many Humans Can the Earth Support?’ Mathematics Professor Addresses Ahead of World Population Day

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

When the first World Population Day was observed in 1990, the global population stood at a little over five billion. It’s now over half that, measuring 7.5 to 7.6 billion individuals. Is this exponential growth sustainable for Mother Earth? Writing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross President and Alumnus Named as 2018 Power Players by the Worcester Business Journal

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, and Dr. Michael Collins ’77, chancellor of UMass Medical School, were recently named to Worcester Business Journal’s annual list of the most powerful people in the Central … Continue reading →

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What Led to the Battle of Gettysburg? Holy Cross Student and Professor Say It Was the Shoes

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

With the 155th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg approaching, Catherine Thompson, visiting assistant professor of history, and Declan Cronin ’19, a rising senior went on a quest to uncover what actually set off the battle. In an article for … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Discusses Her Book on Racism and Colonialism in the Netherlands

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Melissa Weiner, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, has spent years studying racial identity formation, most recently in The Netherlands. In an article for Dutch news outlet The Northern Times, Weiner talks about the recent publication … Continue reading →

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‘Paris is a Classroom’: Students Study Revolutionaries and Rebels Through Summer Study Abroad Program

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Jane Carlton

What do Les Miserables’ rebellious Jean Valjean, the writer James Baldwin and 11 College of the Holy Cross students have in common? They know something about French revolutions and artistic rebels. Stephanie Yuhl and Theresa McBride, professors of history, led … Continue reading →

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President Boroughs Issues Statement on Immigration Policy

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

With thousands of families displaced from their homes each day, many fleeing devastating violence, it is inconceivable that the U.S. government is compounding their misery with an ill-conceived “zero tolerance” immigration policy responsible for separating children from their parents. This … Continue reading →

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