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Anthropology Professor Goes ‘Beyond #MeToo,’ Exploring Feminist Response to Racism and Sexism in Brazil

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

While the #MeToo campaign continues to make headlines in the United States, other countries are no strangers to viral feminist movements. In an article for The Conversation co-authored by Alvaro Jarrin, assistant professor of anthropology at the College of the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professors Explore Rise of New England Craft Beer Industry

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

While large-scale beer powerhouses like Miller, Budweiser and Coors have dominated the industry for decades, the exploding U.S. craft beer industry is bigger than ever. There are more craft breweries in the U.S. that any time in recorded history, but … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Makes its 12th Appearance on ‘Jeopardy!’

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

Answer: The number of times the College of the Holy Cross has appeared on “Jeopardy!” Question: What is twelve? On Thursday, Jan. 11, the College of the Holy Cross was mentioned for the 12th time in the game show’s history, … Continue reading →

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Four Decades of Works on Paper by Robert Beauchamp on View at Cantor Art Gallery

Posted on January 11, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present a representative selection of four decades of works on paper by the American artist and figurative expressionist Robert Beauchamp (1923 – 1995) from … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranked No. 13 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College by Kiplinger

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

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 13 on its list of the top 100 best values in liberal arts colleges and No. 25 on its list of the top 300 best values in … Continue reading →

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College Football’s Bowl Games Don’t Have Impact They Once Did, Holy Cross Economics Professor Says

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

If you spent New Year’s Day watching college football, you were taking part in a tradition that began with the first Rose Bowl, held more than a century ago. It was held to boost tourism to Pasadena, Calif., and soon … Continue reading →

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Important Winter Weather Notification

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

Updated: Friday, January 5, 2018 – 7:30 p.m. The College of the Holy Cross will resume normal operations and services at 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Updated: Thursday, January 4, 2018 – 8 p.m. Due to continued safety … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hosts 2,000 Worcester School Kids for ‘Get Fit With The Crusaders Day’

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross and the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex played proud host to about 2,000 excited Worcester-area students recently as part of the annual Get Fit with the Crusaders Day. The students watched a … Continue reading →

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Blog: Chinese Native Xu ’19 Looking Forward to Senior Year on The Hill

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

NAME Zhiran (Karen) Xu ’19 HOMETOWN Shenzhen, China AREAS OF STUDY Computer science and music double major WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO “Although I had a stellar semester abroad in Ireland, I really looked forward to coming back to Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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2017 at Holy Cross: A Year in Review

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new accomplishments and milestones, and this year was no different. Here are some of the most notable from 2017. January

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Video: 12 Days of a Holy Cross Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

“On the first day of Christmas my professor gave to me…” Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the College of the Holy Cross through this Holy Cross spin on a Christmas classic. Featuring all things Mount St. … Continue reading →

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What Does The Bible Say About Taxing The Rich? Holy Cross Professor Examines The Text

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

As the U.S. Congress debates a tax reform bill, Matthew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at Holy Cross, digs into the Christian and Hebrew bibles to find guidance on tax policy from Jesus and others. Writing for The Conversation, Schmalz says … Continue reading →

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Photos: Holy Cross Campus Alive with Christmas Spirit as Holidays Near

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Walking around campus, now nestled under a blanket of snow and adorned with lights, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the College of the Holy Cross. From warm cups of peppermint mocha at Cool Beans to residence … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Bob Chesney Head Football Coach

Posted on December 14, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross has named Bob Chesney its new head football coach, as announced by Director of Athletics Nathan Pine. Chesney, who becomes the 28th head coach in the history of the program, has posted a winning … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Says Russia’s Olympic Ban Won’t Dampen Interest

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

After the discovery of a systemic doping scheme carried out during the previous Olympic Winter Games in 2014, the Russian winter Olympic team has been banned from this year’s competition. Some worry this may reduce viewership, but assistant professor of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Judaic Studies Professor Explains Why ‘Hanukkah’s True Meaning is About Jewish Survival’

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

In conjunction with the beginning of Hanukkah this week, Alan Avery-Peck, Kraft-Hiatt Professor of Judaic Studies at the College, provides a historical background and a modern interpretation on the significance of the Jewish celebration. In a piece for the Conversation, … Continue reading →

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High School, Brought to You by Silicon Valley? Holy Cross Professor Weighs In

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Oracle, the business software giant, is putting its finishing touches on the new home for Design Tech High School, a charter school founded in 2014. However, not everyone thinks leading tech company campus in Silicon Valley is the appropriate place … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Describes How ‘#MeToo is Undoing the Devil’s Bargain of the 1990s’

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

In recent weeks, prominent members of the entertainment, political, and business worlds have been outed for inappropriate behavior toward women. The revelations were partially spurred by the growth of the #MeToo movement, which demands awareness and dialogue on sexual misconduct … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Takes Top Seat in Ranking for Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

For yet another year, the College of the Holy Cross has been ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad participation by the Institute of International Education. According to its report, 133 Holy Cross students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Student Entrepreneur Works with Local Refugees to Create Ties, Opportunity

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Finding work as a refugee in a new country can be daunting. After an impactful Montserrat class, Riley Benner ’20, a political science and philosophy double major, rekindled a company he started as a 15-year-old in Rochester,  Phoenix Haberdashery, and … Continue reading →

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