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Philosophy Professor Comments on Why ‘As a Guru, Ayn Rand May Have Limits’

From “Atlas Shrugged” to “The Fountainhead,” Ayn Rand continues to influence the business world today, with high-flyers such as President Trump and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick noting the impact her principles have had on them. In an article diving … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Selection of First-Year Reading Cited by National Media

Before even unpacking their bags on Mount St. James, the members of the Class of 2021 have their first college assignment: to read “Make Your Home Among Strangers,” by Jennine Capo Crucet. The College’s choice of summer reading for its … Continue reading →

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The Comeback Captain: Peter Pujals ’18 Returns From Injury for Historic Fourth Year as Football Captain

When Crusader quarterback Peter Pujals ’18 felt his left leg crack under a hard tackle in the fourth game last season, he assumed he’d walk it off. Playing through pain was normal. But when teammates saw their captain limping on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Bids Farewell to Three Beloved Faculty Members

As the campus tipped its hat to the class of 2017, it also bid farewell to three faculty members who retired at the end of the academic year: Blaise Nagy, Karen Turner and Helen Whall. These faculty members, who have … Continue reading →

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Acting Up: James O’Connor ’98 Makes Name for Himself in Hollywood

He’s been a Commie and a cop, a goon and a grieving father, a hitman and he’s been hit a few times. Welcome to the world of character actor James Andrew O’Connor ’98, a guy who growls like a grizzly … Continue reading →

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Living Histories Program Keeps Class of 1951 Connected

It was a summer day in 2015 when Gus Concilio ’51, scrolling through his Facebook feed, happened upon a photo of former classmate Jim Jebaily ’51. Not having spoken with Jebaily since graduation, Concilio sent his old friend an email … Continue reading →

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Remembering Vito Acconci ’62: Influential Performance Artist, Poet and Architect

Acconci: The Student Edward F. Callahan, professor emeritus of English who taught at Holy Cross for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1990, first encountered the young Acconci in his own classroom in 1959. It was the late … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Retiring Dean Jackie Peterson

Standing before a crowd of 300 in the Hogan Ballroom, Mable Millner, the College’s associate dean of students for diversity and inclusion and director of multicultural education, addressed current and former administrators, faculty and staff who had gathered to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Reach Out to Recovering Addicts at Dismas House

The Massachusetts heroin epidemic continues to make headlines as a growing — and devastating — problem. Here in Worcester, Dismas House, a transitional housing program for men, seeks to break the cycle of addiction, and members of the Holy Cross community … Continue reading →

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How the Arts Prepare Holy Cross Alumni for Success in Every Field

What happens when we bridge the gap between the real world and our imagination? “Balance,” says chief executive James “Jim” Keyes ’77, “and the ability to move forward in wonderfully creative ways.” When technical know-how is coupled with art, the … Continue reading →

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Theatre Class Explores the Power of Voice

The 12 students in Theatre Professor Lynn Kremer’s Voice in Acting class are all shoeless, having a pillow fight. Standing in a circle, they’re tossing a pillow from one student to another, shouting a sentence with each throw. “They throw … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Explores the Secret Life of Books

Deep in the stacks of Dinand Library, Jane McGrail ’17 knelt on the floor, surrounded by a wealth of information contained by the library’s half-million volumes. But that afternoon, she was on the hunt for a different kind of treasure. … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Become Voice For Change in Negative Political Climate

When Brian Senier ’19 woke up the day after the 2016 American presidential election, he was happy to see a Republican victor, albeit not his chosen candidate. But when he left his dorm room, he was surprised to find a … Continue reading →

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History Professor Explains ‘How Athletes Gained the Upper Hand on the White House’

The Golden State Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals. A month later, the team, whose members and coach have been vocal critics of President Trump, have yet to receive their invitation to celebrate at the White House. In an op-ed … Continue reading →

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How Do Warmer Oceans Affect Sea Life?

What do sea stars, sea cucumbers and sea urchins have to do with global warming? Quite a bit, says Justin McAlister, assistant professor of biology, when you consider that these creatures’ homes — the earth’s oceans — cover more than two-thirds … Continue reading →

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Professor and Russia Expert on Upcoming Trump, Putin Meeting: ‘Whatever Happens, Vladimir Putin Wins’

With all eyes turning to the meeting of world leaders at the G-20 summit in Germany, particular attention is falling on the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the first face-to-face encounter between the two since President Trump entered … Continue reading →

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Data: New Report Shows Success of Class of 2016 Graduates

What can I do with a liberal arts degree from Holy Cross? According to a report compiled by the Center for Career Development at Holy Cross on the Class of 2016, the answer is: whatever you want. After polling the … Continue reading →

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JUHAN Conference at Holy Cross Dives Into Complexities of Refugee Crises

“You must do something. Doing nothing is not a choice,” humanitarian scholar Michael Barnett from George Washington University said at the fifth biennial Jesuit Universities Humanitarian Action Network (JUHAN) Conference. The conference, titled “Principles in Crisis: Refugees and Responsibility,” was … Continue reading →

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Video: Take a Look Inside the New Joyce Contemplative Center

One of the distinguishing features of the Holy Cross experience got grander this past academic year. The College’s well-established retreat programs now have a new home in the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center in West Boylston, Mass. Since the … Continue reading →

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‘How to Talk to Anti-Vaxers’: A Conversation With Anthony Fauci ‘62

Leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984, Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62 is no stranger to facing challenges head-on. In a Q&A with The Atlantic, he discusses predicting and handling public health crises, addressing the “anti-vaxer” movement, … Continue reading →

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