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Former Obama Speechwriter Turned Podcast Celebrity Jon Favreau ’03 Discusses Navigating Politics in 2018

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

In a Q&A interview with Boston Globe Magazine, former head speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Holy Cross alumnus Jon Favreau ’03 talks about his overnight success in the world of podcasts and political commentary. Along with two other former … Continue reading →

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Two Rising Seniors Receive Full-Tuition Scholarships for Women in Science

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jane Carlton

Abby Corrigan ’19, a physics and economics major, and Sarah McGuire ’19, a mathematics major with a minor in computer science, have been named recipients of the competitive Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year. The scholarship, which … Continue reading →

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Taylor Pels ’18 Named Class of 2018 Valedictorian

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Bridget Campolettano

Taylor K. Pels ’18 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2018 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 25. Pels is a chemistry major in the Health Professions Advising Program, is a member of both Phi … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Argues Amazon’s Stance on Taxes Won’t Deter HQ2 Finalists

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

As Amazon courts cities across the U.S. to determine the location of their next headquarters, a new proposed tax in Seattle has halted planned expansion of existing facilities. The tax would charge every large company $500 per employee to fund … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Discusses the Looming Sale of the NASCAR Franchise with Reuters

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

Once dubbed “America’s Fastest Growing Sport,” NASCAR has been struggling with diminishing attendance at its adrenaline-filled events over the past few years, leading the owning France family to consider a sale of a majority stake in the sanctioning body. Called … Continue reading →

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Professor Stephanie Yuhl Participates in WGBH Discussion on 1960s Social Movements

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

  In February, professor of history and social movements expert Stephanie Yuhl participated in a WGBH BostonTalks event titled “The Sixties,” focusing on movements of the 1960s, including rock ‘n’ roll music and women’s activism. Yuhl presented on the portrayal … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Describes the Dangers of Plastic Surgery in Brazilian Public Hospitals

Posted on May 3, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

While plastic surgery is widely available in Brazil’s public hospitals, and in most cases free or low-cost, “the ‘right to beauty’ has a darker side to it,” says Holy Cross assistant professor of anthropology Alvaro Jarrín. In an article for … Continue reading →

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Famed Choreographer Bill T. Jones Talks Art, Ambiguity in Intimate Roundtable with Students

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Jane Carlton

The morning after his engaging lecture, as part of a creative residency with members of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company at the College of the Holy Cross, legendary choreographer Bill T. Jones held an intimate discussion with students, majoring … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Cites Holy Cross Professor Osvaldo Golijov’s New Project

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

  World-renowned composer Osvaldo Golijov, Loyola professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, is working on a project for soprano Nora Fischer and Silkroad Ensemble, according to the New York Times. The daughter of Hungarian conductor Ivan … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Cuts Ribbon for New Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex

Posted on April 28, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

Hundreds of current and former student-athletes, alumni, community members, friends and family gathered at College of the Holy Cross on Saturday to celebrate the dedication of the College’s newly expanded Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex. The new facility … Continue reading →

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Academic Conference 2018 Showcases Creativity, Independent Research of Over 470 Students

Posted on April 27, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

Over the course of four days, more than 470 students spanning all class years presented the results of their independent, creative and intellectual endeavors during the 2018 Academic Conference. The celebration of academic life at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Transcending Partisan Lines: Students Discuss Gun Control, Rights in Multiple On-Campus Events

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Jane Carlton

“If I’m not speaking to you as an expert on guns, then I’m speaking to you as a human being,” Joseph Lawrence, professor of philosophy, said to a room full of students at the start of a conversation about the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Physics Department Chair Discusses His Road to Astrophysics

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

In an interview for Worcester Telegram & Gazette’s “Sunday Sitdown,” Tomohiko Narita, associate professor and chair of the physics department at the College of the Holy Cross, answered questions about his current work with semiconductor radiation detectors, his journey to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Crusaders Show Their Strength, Support on Day of Giving

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Over the course of 24-hours, thousands of Holy Cross Crusaders came together to show their support for the College of the Holy Cross, raising a record $2.5 million. The roughly 6,000 donors — made up of alumni, current students, parents, … Continue reading →

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Real-World Experience: $3 Million Gift from the J.D. Power III ’53 Family Helps Students Take Their Education Beyond the Classroom

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

In 1965, McCulloch Motors engineered industrial-grade chainsaws — the choice of professional loggers — that were purported to last 200-plus hours in operation and that, unfortunately, nobody wanted to buy. Beleaguered, the company engaged Marplan Market Research consultant J.D. “Dave” … Continue reading →

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Students Find Alumni and Experience Through Washington, D.C. and New York Semester Programs

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

The memorabilia on the 44th floor of the News Corp. Building — Emmy statues, the red and black costume of Marvel Comics character Deadpool, even a life-sized stuffed dog in a full body cast (a prop from the film “There’s … Continue reading →

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Luke Lapean ’19 Reflects on Impact of a Summer Ministry Internship

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

I was reading the countless daily emails Holy Cross students receive when I stumbled across one inviting me to apply for a Summer Ministry Internship through the Chaplains’ Office. Then in my sophomore year, I hadn’t given any thought to … Continue reading →

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SPUD Celebrates 50 Years of Students Serving Worcester

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Dissatisfied with the status quo and seeking more agency in uncertain times, Holy Cross students decided to put their Jesuit education to use in 1968 by establishing a student-run service organization, one that has since exploded in scope throughout the … Continue reading →

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Malcom Miller ’15 Makes NBA Debut

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

After playing last season in Germany, Malcolm Miller ’15 overcame an ankle injury, signed with the Toronto Raptors and has become the first Holy Cross basketball player in 37 years to make his NBA debut. Last fall, Miller was signed … Continue reading →

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Preserving a Legacy: Robert Beauchamp Collection Turns Cantor Gallery Into Unique Classroom and Teaching Tool

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Roger Hankins makes his way to the studio on Bethuen Street in Manhattan’s West Village every six months or so. Behind the pale-yellow concrete exterior and brass and glass doors, dozens of painted canvases lie vertically on racks, some as … Continue reading →

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