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Holy Cross to Honor and Celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

In observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host a campus-wide book read at the College with the intention of bringing community members together to engage with Dr. King’s legacy on an intellectual … Continue reading →

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Steven Stack ’94, President of the American Medical Association Discusses the Health Care Industry

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune, Dr. Steven J. Stack ’94, president of the American Medical Association (AMA), is “pushing an urgent message.” According to the Tribune, “He believes doctors are overwhelmed by the demands of government regulators … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit ‘Grammar,’ Exploring the Complexity of Photography as Language

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Cristal Steuer

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present the exhibition “Grammar,” a survey of recent photography works by Matthew Gamber, assistant professor of visual arts at the College, from Jan. 20 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks Third in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross was ranked No. 3 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad programs, according to a recent report released by the Institute of International Education. Long-term study abroad programs are defined … Continue reading →

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Forbes Names Burke Magnus ’88 No. 11 on “Most Powerful People in College Sports” list

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Answering the question “Who are the most powerful people in college sports?” Forbes released a list of 25 college sport giants. College of the Holy Cross graduate Burke Magnus’88, was No. 11 on the “Most Powerful People in College Sports” … Continue reading →

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New Title IX Director Elizabeth Canning is Featured in a Telegram & Gazette Sunday Sitdown

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

In a Telegram & Gazette Sunday Sitdown, Elizabeth Canning, the new Title IX director at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses her time as a public defender, new job, family and goals for Holy Cross. “I look forward to … Continue reading →

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Visual Arts Professor Receives Prestigious Fellowship to Conduct Research in Rome on Architecture and the Senses

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Evangelia Stefanakos

David Karmon, associate professor of visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, has been awarded the Lily Auchincloss/ Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Post-Doctoral Rome Prize in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies, giving him the special opportunity to work … Continue reading →

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‘A Glimpse Inside the College Admissions Process’

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Holy Cross in the News

Kirk Carapezza ’05, reporter and managing editor at WGBH/Boston Public Radio, took a behind the scenes look at the admissions process at the College of the Holy Cross. Carapezza sat in on early decision committee, where admissions counselors reviewed 23 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Spanish Professor Encourages Interactive Creativity in the Classroom and Beyond

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

Last spring, the Spanish department at the College of the Holy Cross offered a unique opportunity for students interested in exploring and experimenting with core components of cinematographic production. The interactive and highly involved course titled “¡Acción! Filmmaking in Spanish,” … Continue reading →

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Video, Photo Gallery: Holy Cross Wishes You a Merry and Peaceful Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

From the music of the College Choir and Chamber Orchestra filling the chapel, to students laughing over gingerbread houses, the sights and sounds of Christmas are apparent across the Holy Cross campus. As we reflect on all that we have … Continue reading →

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2015: Year in Review

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Kiplinger’s Ranks Holy Cross No. 29 ‘Best Value’ Liberal Arts College

Posted on December 16, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has ranked the College of the Holy Cross No. 29 among all liberal arts colleges and No. 48 overall among all colleges in the country in its annual list of 100 best values in colleges for … Continue reading →

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Worcester Mayor Announces Rivalry Day in Support of Holy Cross vs. Boston University

Posted on December 16, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Mayor Joseph M. Petty announced today that Dec. 30, 2015, is Rivalry Day in the City of Worcester. Boston University travels into Worcester to face the Holy Cross men’s basketball team in a battle for the Turnpike Trophy at 7:05 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor to be Featured in CSPAN’s ‘Cities Tour’ of Worcester

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

The City of Worcester will be featured on C-SPAN’s “Cities Tour” Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20. As part of the “Cities Tour,” C-SPAN travels to mid-size cities across the country and features select history and literary life in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Appoints Two to Administrative Posts

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J, president of the College of the Holy Cross, has announced the hiring of two new senior administrators at the College. Attorney Elizabeth Small will serve as the new general counsel, and attorney Elizabeth Canning will … Continue reading →

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Food Recovery Network Chapter at Holy Cross Donates Leftover Food to Help Those In Need

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The College of the Holy Cross’ Food Recovery Network program was featured in the Telegram & Gazette. The newly established Holy Cross chapter joins 150 colleges and universities around the county fighting back against food waste. According to the Telegram … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Dan Shaughnessy ’75 Wins Baseball’s J.G. Taylor Spink Award

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

“Shaughnessy is headed for the Baseball Hall of Fame,” the Boston Globe reported on Dan Shaughnessy, a College of the Holy Cross English major, a member of the class of 1975, and an award-winning sports columnist for the Boston Globe. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Receives Funding to Renew Competitive Grant for Women in the Sciences

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

The College of the Holy Cross has received a major grant from the Henry Luce Foundation in the amount of $218,722 to continue the competitive Clare Boothe Luce Program at the College, which encourages women undergraduates to major in the … Continue reading →

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Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students During Finals Week

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Emma Collins '16

As fall semester draws to a close with finals fast approaching, the College of the Holy Cross offers a chance for students to take a break from late-night study sessions and refuel at midnight breakfast. Administrators at the College —including … Continue reading →

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‘Working for Worcester Announces 2016 Projects’

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

“A charity group run by college students plans to complete more than a dozen community service projects around the city next spring,” the Telegram & Gazette reported in a recent article covering the projected goals of Working for Worcester. Founded … Continue reading →

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