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Blog: Ferguson ’17 to Explore the Culture of Ireland Through a Sociological Perspective in Year Abroad

NAME Elena Ferguson ’17 HOMETOWN: Nashville, Tennessee AREAS OF STUDY Sociology major with Africana Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University College Cork in Ireland WHY SHE CHOSE IRELAND “I thought that it would be interesting to learn about the Irish … Continue reading →

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‘ISLA International: Three Worcester grads work to bring clean energy to the Caribbean and the world’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Federico Sotomayor ’10, was featured in MassLive as co-founder of the Worcester-based startup, ISLA International. Sotomayor has partnered with two other Worcester natives to create ISLA, which is committed to bringing clean energy and … Continue reading →

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‘Intern provides hands-on care to recuperating turtles’

College of the Holy Cross’ Jose Santiago ’17 was recently featured in Topsail Advertiser for his work this summer helping injured sea turtles in North Carolina at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Topsail reports that Santiago … Continue reading →

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Video: Idyllic Summer Months Bring Different Feel to Holy Cross Campus

From longer days to lush lawns and trees to colorful garden beds, the resplendent beauty of the Holy Cross campus shines most brightly during the summer months. It’s also the most idyllic time on campus. The sights and sounds of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: 2015 Summer Construction, Renovation and Maintenance Across Campus

While the buzz of students and faculty has receded across campus for the summer, the buildings and walkways have instead been filled with the sounds of power tools and bulldozers. With more than 45 projects reaching all corners of campus, … Continue reading →

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Princeton Review Ranks Holy Cross Among Best Colleges for Undergraduate Education in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the country’s best undergraduate academic institutions, according to the Princeton Review’s Best 380 Colleges list. The Princeton Review’s annual college guide is a list of the top 15 percent of America’s … Continue reading →

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Blog: Vignati ’17 Hopes to Inspire Others During Yearlong Study in France

NAME Thomas Vignati ’17 HOMETOWN West Hartford, Connecticut AREAS OF STUDY English and French double major WHERE HE’S STUDYING University of Burgundy in Dijon, France WHY HE CHOSE FRANCE “For its beauty, culture and language.” WHAT HE’S MOST LOOKING FORWARD … Continue reading →

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‘Crusading Against Autism’

Bob Wright, a member of College of the Holy Cross class of 1965, along with his wife Suzanne were profiled in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us.” The Wrights began Autism Speaks, an award-winning organization that has raised millions to fund … Continue reading →

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‘Neel Smith, Holy Cross – Digital Research’

Neel Smith, associate professor of classics at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for his work with students researching ancient manuscripts. In the digital age, access to high-resolution, … Continue reading →

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‘Veteran to Run 160 Miles for Fallen Servicewomen’

Bridget Guerrero a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1990 and Marine Corps veteran, was recently featured on the website RunnersWorld.com for her quest to run 160 miles in four days in the state of Washington. … Continue reading →

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‘Why Democracies Don’t Want the Olympics Anymore’

College of the Holy Cross economics professor Victor Matheson recently published an editorial in The Washington Post regarding the increasing cost of the Olympic Games. Matheson’s editorial came right after Boston withdrew its bid for 2024 Olympics, with taxpayers citing … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 55 on Forbes’ List of America’s Top Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross ranked No. 55 overall and No. 46 among private colleges on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges. Forbes rated schools on an ROI scale with points for low debt, high graduation rates, student satisfaction … Continue reading →

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Blog: Thompson ’17 Set to Immerse Himself in the French Language and Culture While Abroad

NAME Jonathan Thompson ’17 HOMETOWN Saratoga Springs, New York AREAS OF STUDY English and French double major with a Creative Writing concentration WHERE HE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in France WHY HE CHOSE FRANCE “I chose to study in France … Continue reading →

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Blog: Vozella ’17 Spends a Semester Improving Her French and Taking Religion Courses Abroad

NAME Jessica Vozella ’17 HOMETOWN Wakefield, Massachusetts AREAS OF STUDY Religious studies major with a French minor in the College Honors Program WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of Strasbourg in France WHY SHE CHOSE FRANCE “I have been studying French since … Continue reading →

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Matt Ginn Signs with the Providence Bruins

Recent Holy Cross graduate Matt Ginn’15 from Lindsay, Ontario, has signed with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL). Providence is the top minor league affiliate of the Boston Bruins. At the conclusion of the 2015 season, Ginn … Continue reading →

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‘How J.D. Power drove change in auto research’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus J.D.“Dave” Power III ’53, was recently featured in Fortune and CNN Money, sharing his story about the founding of his world-famous business: J.D. Power and Associates. In the article, Power describes his company’s start … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Amy Archambault Sets Things “inMotion” with Boston Arts Residency

Amy Archambault ’08, studio supervisor and lecturer at the College of the Holy Cross, has been selected as the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) Summer 2015 Public Art Resident. Her ten-week long residency started on June 1 and her … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alum, Robert Dudley ’08, Receives Second Fulbright

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Robert Dudley ’08, recently earned his second Fulbright award to study in Germany. Dudley, a classics major, received his first Fulbright as an English teaching assistant in Germany after his graduation from Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Hires Amit Taneja to Fill New Role as Chief Diversity Officer

Following a national search, the College of the Holy Cross has announced the hiring of Amit Taneja as the associate dean for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. This is a new position at Holy Cross and is part … Continue reading →

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Fiske Guide Includes Holy Cross Among ‘Best and Most Interesting’ Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross has again been featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a guide compiled by former New York Times education editor, Edward B. Fiske.  The colleges and universities featured are among the “best and most … Continue reading →

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