Category Archives: News

‘School’s murals show ‘where education began’ in Worcester’

In a Telegram & Gazette front page story, College of the Holy Cross rising seniors Nicole Landry ’16 and Sarah Valente ’16, were featured for a summer research project they are working on at Worcester East Middle School. The pair … Continue reading →

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Three Holy Cross Alumni Ordained into Priesthood

Three alumni from the College of the Holy Cross have recently been ordained into the priesthood. Rev. Brent H. Otto, S.J.’01, and Rev. Loren Adam DeLeon, S.J. ’03, have been ordained into the Society of Jesus and Father Alexander Scott … Continue reading →

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‘Tokyo Olympic Venue Shaping Up as World’s Costliest Stadium’

According to the Associated Press (AP), the marquee venue for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, could be the most expensive sports stadium in the world. Victor Matheson, professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, who specializes … Continue reading →

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Money Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 18 Among Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Country

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 18 on Money Magazine’s list of “The 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges,” and No. 89 overall  on Money’s list of “Best Colleges,” which ranked 736 schools nationwide. According to Money, which is … Continue reading →

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Amanda Belichick Named Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Amanda Belichick was recently named the head coach of the women’s lacrosse team at the College of the Holy Cross. The news of her appointment ran in more than 50 media outlets across the country including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo! … Continue reading →

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‘Pay-To-Play: The Business Of College Athletic Recruitment’

A recent article in Forbes features College of the Holy Cross’ Greg DiCenzo, head baseball coach, discussing the increasing intensity and expense for high school athletes that want to play a sport in college. Many high school athletes are determined … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Launches Redesigned, Mobile-Friendly Website

The College of the Holy Cross has launched a new mobile-friendly website, featuring a comprehensive redesign, more photography, and improved navigation to better convey the College’s story to multiple audiences. The new website was developed to showcase the exceptional academic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates the Progression of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center

On Tuesday, July 7, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) joined state and local leaders to celebrate the announcement of Phase I of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor … Continue reading →

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‘Independence Day tradition marks 35 years on PBS’

The Telegram & Gazette profiled College of the Holy Cross alumnus Jerry Colbert ’64 and his role as executive producer of “A Capitol Fourth,” which showcases the Independence Day festivities held in our nation’s capital, including the White House and … Continue reading →

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‘Chamber music showcased in Holy Cross concerts’

A recent article in the Telegram & Gazette highlights the Chamber Music Institute program at College of the Holy Cross which took place this past week . The program, in its second year, had 16 talented musicians attend ranging from … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Miller looks to make mark with Celtics’ summer league squad’

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Malcom Miller ’15, a philosophy major from Laytonsville, Md., has been selected by the Boston Celtics to join their summer league team. Miller took part in the Celtics’ first pre-draft workout on May 21 … Continue reading →

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Kimball Takes Home The Bronze for Residential Dining

College of the Holy Cross’ Kimball Dining Hall has received the bronze award from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) in the annual Loyola E. Horton Dining Awards. The award was named for the NACUFS founder, … Continue reading →

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‘Ramadan Is Not a Time for Bloodshed’

In recent article for The Atlantic, Caner Dagli, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in Islamic studies, explores what he calls the “mangling” of the teachings of Ramadan by ISIS – and … Continue reading →

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‘Meet the Most Powerful Doctor in America’

Anthony Fauci, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1962 and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was recently named No. 39 on Fortune’s list of “The World’s 50 Greatest … Continue reading →

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Blog: Keane ’17 to Get Crash Course in Magazine Publishing at Town&Country

NAME Caroline Keane HOMETOWN Arlington, Va. AREAS OF STUDY Political science and English double major WHERE SHE’S INTERNING Town&Country Magazine, where she will work as the Digital Media Intern alongside Holy Cross alumna, Micaela English ’08. INTERNSHIP DURATION 10 weeks … Continue reading →

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USA Today Ranks Holy Cross No. 4 Among the 10 Best Colleges in Massachusetts

According to USA Today College, the College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 4 on “The 10 best colleges in Massachusetts” list, released today.  The national news outlet partnered with College Factual on the rankings, which looked at 64 schools … Continue reading →

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Video: How Spring Arrives at Holy Cross

We don’t play favorites, but April and May rank pretty high among the 12 months here on Mount St. James. Trees bloom in pale pink and white, in brilliant greens. Flower beds are restored with color. Days lengthen and sparkle … Continue reading →

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Blog: Butler ’17 Explores Her Passion for Global Health in Argentina and Costa Rica

NAME Haylie Butler ’17 HOMETOWN Rossmoor, California AREAS OF STUDY Biology and Spanish double major with a premedical concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING University of El Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina (fall semester) and Costa Rica through the Organization for Tropical … Continue reading →

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Talented Young Musicians to Attend the Chamber Music Institute at Holy Cross

Talented young musicians from around the world will descend on the College of the Holy Cross June 22 – 27 to attend the selective Chamber Music Institute. This is the second year the College has run the intensive program, which … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Ranks No. 8 in the Country for ‘Most Beautiful Urban College Campus’

The College of the Holy Cross ranks No. 8 in the country on Best Choice Schools’ list of “The 50 Most Beautiful Urban College Campuses.” According to Best Choice Schools the campus is “exceptionally beautiful” and the 174-acre campus is … Continue reading →

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