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Photo Gallery: Class of 2021 Gets Taste of College at Summer Gateways

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The Holy Cross campus was abuzz this June as members of the Class of 2021 and their parents attended Summer Gateways, the College’s summer orientation program, where they became better acquainted with all things Holy Cross. As students learned about … Continue reading →

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Alumna Ann Dowd ’78 Talks Acting and Her Role on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

“As Aunt Lydia in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ the Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel, Ann Dowd is both terrifying and tender,” writes The Guardian in a recent article lauding the acting career and talent of Ann Dowd ’78, … Continue reading →

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International Student Applications Up at Holy Cross, Other Mass. Higher Ed Institutions

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

  Applications from international students rose significantly at Holy Cross this spring, despite widely-cited concerns that U.S. colleges and universities would see a decline due to the Trump administration’s stance on immigration. The College is one of many higher education … Continue reading →

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‘Oslo,’ Directed by Bartlett Sher ’81, Wins Best Play at 2017 Tony Awards

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Among the endless talent represented at the 71st Tony Awards, “Oslo,” directed by Barlett Sher ’81, walked away with one of the evening’s most coveted recognitions: the award for best play. The play, written by J. T. Rogers, tells the … Continue reading →

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Film by Ned Crowley ’85 Opens in Theaters Across Country

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

After making its way through the 2016 film festival circuit, “Middle Man,” a dark comedy written and directed by Ned Crowley ’85 and starring “Parks and Recreation” star Jim O’Heir, has opened in theaters across the country. Crowley’s film tells … Continue reading →

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Why Your Gift Matters

Posted on June 13, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Each year, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Holy Cross community, the College is able to provide opportunities for students to discover their talents and prepare for the future. As the College nears the end of its fiscal year, … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers ‘A Jesuit Perspective on Harry Potter’

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

What do Harry Potter and Christianity have in common? According to Rev. William Reiser, S.J., professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, they have more in common than you’d think. In an article published by America Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Reunion Turns Romantic for Happy Couples

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Rebecca Fater

They said yes! As if reunion wasn’t already enough of a party, two romantics seized the chance to pop the question last weekend. After eight years of dating – four of which were on The Hill – Harry Chiu ’12 … Continue reading →

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Anthony Fauci ’62 At Center of Fight Against AIDS for More Than 30 Years

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Looking back over the past 36 years, CBS News recounts how far AIDS research, treatment, and prevention has come since it caught the attention of public health officials in 1981 — a positive trajectory that prominently features the contributions of … Continue reading →

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Religious Studies Professor Offers Insight Into A Mosque’s Refusal to Bury Muslim Terrorist

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Following the suicide bombing outside of the Manchester Arena in England, which killed 22 concert attendees and the bomber, Salman Abedi, the Manchester Central Mosque has declined to be involved in Abedi’s funeral — a decision that The Atlantic reports … Continue reading →

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Digital Transgender Archive Receives Notable Award for Description From Society of American Archivists

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The Digital Transgender Archive (DTA), directed by K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named the recipient of the 2017 C.F.W. Coker Award from the Society of American Archivists (SAA). The award, … Continue reading →

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Economics Professor Explores Impact of Superfund Budget Cuts on Public Health and Property Value

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

President Trump’s 2018 budget proposal calls for a 30 percent cut to Superfund — the federal program responsible for funding the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous waste in the United States. In an article published by The Conversation, Katherine … Continue reading →

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Professor Explores 300 Years of Russian Artistic Imagination in New Book

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

What does commedia dell’arte, a form of theatre born in Italy in the mid-16th century, have to do with Russian cultural history? In “Vagabonding Masks: The Italian Commedia dell’Arte in the Russian Artistic Imagination” (Academic Studies Press, 2017), Olga Partan, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

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 — the museums, galleries, and exhibits — will serve as educational resources … Continue reading →

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Working For Worcester Featured on WBZ-TV in Boston

Posted on May 31, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

Working for Worcester, which started in a Holy Cross dorm room as an idea to help Worcester kids in 2012, has become a more than $1 million investment in the City’s recreational spaces and schools just five years later. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus and Coach CEO Helps Popular Brand Think ‘Outside the Bag’

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

About three years ago, the popular handbag brand Coach saw its sales plummeting. Now, according to an article by Fortune, the company is making a remarkable recovery under CEO and College of the Holy Cross alumnus Victor Luis ’88. “Since … Continue reading →

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Worcester Bravehearts Set to Start 2017 Season at Home Friday, June 2

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

The Worcester Bravehearts will return to Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field on Friday, June 2 at 7:05 p.m. to kick off the 2017 season with a home opener against the Bristol Blues. Friday’s match-up will be the first of … Continue reading →

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‘Sociologist to Share Research About Schooling Practices’ in St. Maarten

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Melissa Weiner, associate professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently featured in The Daily Herald, the leading newspaper for St. Maarten and the northeast Caribbean, and the Saint Martin News Network for her upcoming visit to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Awards 667 Bachelor of Arts Degrees During Commencement Exercises

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

“I wish you uncomfortable but exciting lives, full of balance, promise, failure, compassion, fun, love, and utter devotion to the core principles that are seared into the hearts and souls of each of you at Holy Cross,” Dr. James J. … Continue reading →

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Members of Class of 2017 Honored For Their Excellence in Academics, Leadership in Service

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Students and faculty filled the Dinand Library Reading Room on Thursday, May 25 to honor the achievements of outstanding members of the Class of 2017, who were presented with awards for academic excellence and leadership in service. The full list … Continue reading →

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