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PayScale Ranks Holy Cross No. 18 Best Value Liberal Arts College

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

The College of the Holy Cross was recently ranked No. 18 among the best value liberal arts colleges in the country on PayScale’s 2018 College Return on Investment Report. The report evaluates the cost of attending a college against the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Alumnus Featured in MassLive.com as New ‘Worcesterites’

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

Worcester is in the midst of a renaissance, with the construction of new hotels, apartments and the transformation of its downtown area. The city’s developing arts and restaurant scene are just some of the attractions its new residents point to. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Predicts Upcoming Era for HISTORY

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Are we living in a second Gilded Age? In an article for HISTORY, Ed O’Donnell, associate professor of history at Holy Cross, explores that question, highlighting parallels between the two eras, from the booming economy, to the growing wealth inequality, … Continue reading →

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Eleven Students and Recent Alumni Receive Prestigious Grants and Scholarships

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Jane Carlton

This spring, College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have won an impressive array of awards from prestigious organizations, including the Fulbright Program, Critical Language Scholarship and NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. These accolades speak to the curiosity, intellect and … Continue reading →

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What Does the Bible Say About Immigration? A Holy Cross Professor Explains

Posted on June 15, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

Much of the national conversation this week has focused on the United States’ treatment of asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants trying to cross the southern border. Both Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Southern Baptist Convention have used religious arguments … Continue reading →

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Is There a ‘New’ Kate O’Brien? Holy Cross Professor Explains

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Kate O’Brien was a provocative and, even in some places, banned Irish novelist and playwright, but first a foremost, she was a feminist determined to encourage a greater understanding of sexual diversity. In an article for The Irish Times, Paige … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Economics Professor Is Sought-After Expert on the FIFA World Cup

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Soccer fans are buzzing with excitement over the announcement made Wednesday during the 68th FIFA Congress that the U.S. will be co-hosting the 2026 World Cup, alongside Mexico and Canada. The event will be returning to the North American continent … Continue reading →

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How Do Religions of the World View Suicide? Holy Cross Religious Studies Professor Explains

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

In the wake of the highly publicized suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef and writer Anthony Bourdain last week, there’s been increased discussion of some of the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding suicide. Writing for The Conversation, Mathew … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Issues Statement on Nicaragua

Posted on June 12, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

For over a month, Nicaraguan police and pro-government forces have attacked Nicaraguan citizens engaging in non-violent protests against the government of Daniel Ortega. These unjust attacks have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, including the death of a fifteen-year-old student … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

After another successful academic year, two faculty members are being celebrated for their excellence in scholarship and academic advising. Before the faculty of the College of the Holy Cross who were gathered for her spring address, Margaret Freije, provost and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Awash With Nostalgia Writes About His 25th Reunion for the National Review

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

There’s no better way to celebrate being a Crusader than by returning to Mount St. James for Reunion Weekend, where generations of Holy Cross alumni come together for fellowship and friendship at a place that will always feel like home. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Weighs in on the Life and Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy for Cape Cod Times

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

“I think the most compelling lesson from Bobby’s [Kennedy] final years is that, through loss and personal suffering, he found the courage to follow his moral compass to articulate for the country a sense of the common good,” said Stephanie … Continue reading →

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Mark Nevins ’86 Donates Large Graphic Novel Collection to College

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Jane Carlton

Mark Nevins ’86 has loved comic books and graphic novels since he was a child, much to the chagrin of his father, Albert “Al” Nevins ’59. “My dad, who went on to Boston College law school after he graduated from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates 175th Anniversary Year

Posted on June 1, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

“Next May I shall lay the foundation of a splendid College in Worcester…It is calculated to contain 100 boys and I shall take them for $125 per an. & supply them with everything but clothes. Will not this be a … Continue reading →

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Richard Ring ’68 featured in Boston Globe After ‘Legendary’ Career Helping the Homeless

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

The former executive director of the Pine Street Inn homeless shelter in Boston and legendary activist for the homeless Richard Ring ’68 was profiled in the Boston Globe this week after announcing his retirement. Globe columnist Adrian Walker wrote that … Continue reading →

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Blog: Students Take In Spain’s Arts, Culture and History During Study Abroad Experience

Posted on May 30, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

WHAT A four-week immersive study program titled “Spanish Theater and the Cultural Horizon,” part of the College’s summer Study Abroad program. The numerous cultural institutions of the city — museums, galleries and exhibits — will serve as educational resources that enrich … Continue reading →

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739 Members of Holy Cross’ Class of 2018 Cross the Commencement Stage

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Jane Carlton

“The degrees you receive today are tremendously important, but they also represent something that carries even more currency,” Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist and longtime NPR host Michele Norris said to the newly graduated Class of 2018 at College of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumna Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of JetBlue

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

Several national news outlets, including Bloomberg, reported last week that Joanna Geraghty ’94, a sociology major at Holy Cross, has been named president and chief operating officer of JetBlue Airways Corp. In this role, Geraghty will run the day-to-day operations … Continue reading →

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Class of 2018: Reflections from Mount St. James

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Jane Carlton

If there’s one word to describe the Class of 2018 at College of the Holy Cross, it’s ready — ready to take the world by storm after four years on Mount St. James. The graduating seniors took a moment out … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociologist Discusses the Increasing Popularity of ‘Voluntourism’ with The Times of India

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

Jennie Germann Molz, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, shares her thoughts on volunteer tourism or “voluntourism,” one of the fastest growing trends in travel today. In an article for The Times of India, … Continue reading →

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