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Holy Cross Professor Publishes Book on American Social Activist who Warned of the Dangers of Economic Inequality

Edward T. O’Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, recently released a new book titled “Henry George and the Crisis of Inequality: Progress and Poverty in the Gilded Age,” published by Columbia University Press on … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Partners with Global Career Accelerator Program Fullbridge to Prepare Students for Future Careers’

The College of the Holy Cross and Fullbridge, an education company that teaches undergraduate students how to navigate the business world, recently announced a new partnership. The news ran in more than 100 media outlets across the country including  Yahoo! … Continue reading →

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‘How many ways can politicians ‘lie’? How a class led to a ‘truth’ report card for the 2016 election’

In a recent article for The Conversation, Ellis Jones, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the honesty level of politicians, specifically those running in the upcoming 2016 elections. Jones teaches a course titled … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus Steven Stack Inaugurated as President of the American Medical Association

Steven J. Stack, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1994, and an emergency physician residing in Lexington, Ky., became the 170th president of the American Medical Association (AMA) in June 2015. Board-certified in emergency medicine, … Continue reading →

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“What’s in a Word? The challenges of ‘transgender’”

K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, explores the term “transgender” in a recent piece for The Conversation. He writes about the difficulties of using the term based on its infancy and the fact … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Professor Recognized for his Teaching and Scholarship

Kenneth Mills, professor of chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently named a Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Through this award, Mills is recognized among the best teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy … Continue reading →

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Boroughs Named Chair Of Patriot League Council Of Presidents

The Patriot League Council of Presidents approved a change in format for the Women’s Basketball Tournament and named a new chairperson at its spring meeting held at the University Club in New York City last week. The Patriot League Women’s … Continue reading →

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Nick Lovullo Selected by Boston Red Sox in MLB Draft

Holy Cross shortstop Nick Lovullo ’16 from Thousand Oaks, Calif., a political science and history major, has been selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 34th round (1011th pick) of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. This is the … Continue reading →

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From Mount St. James to the Financial District, Two Holy Cross Alums Share Apartment in New York City

A recent story in the New York Times real estate section, features Matthew DeSimone and Matthew Murawski, both members of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2014. The pair were roommates on Mount St. James and now continue … Continue reading →

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Alumnus Philip J. Metres III Selected as Inaugural Recipient of Hunt Prize for Excellence in Journalism, Arts & Letters

College of the Holy Cross alumnus Philip J. Metres III ’92, professor of English at John Carroll University, is featured in America Magazine as the recipient of the inaugural George W. Hunt, S.J. Prize for Excellence in Journalism, Arts & … Continue reading →

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‘Peter S. Cohan: 12 local startups win space, mentors’

A recent article in the Telegram & Gazettes features StartUp Worcester, a program developed by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. The program focuses on incubating new businesses that are formed by local college and university students and offering these … Continue reading →

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“Community Works” for Holy Cross Employee

In April, Roger Hankins, director of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, received a “Community Works” award which is given by the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Central Region Advisory Board. The … Continue reading →

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Challenge Inspires Alumnus to Donate $32.5 Million, Largest Gift in Holy Cross History

Inspired by the challenge of an anonymous donor, John E. Luth, a 1974 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and founder, CEO and chairman of Seabury Group, a global advisory and investment company specializing in aviation, aerospace, financial … Continue reading →

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Reunion 2015: A Time to Reconnect, Reminisce and Remember

Among Holy Cross’ many points of pride are its alumni and their loyalty to alma mater. Never is this pride more on display than during Reunion weekends. “It is inspiring to witness the reconnection of friends,” says Kristyn Dyer, director … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces 10 Faculty Promotions from Across Disciplines

Ten professors at the College of the Holy Cross from across disciplines have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Chris Arrell, of the music department, earned his B.M. at the University of Oregon, his M.M. from … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Professor Explains the Stigma Behind Alzheimer’s Disease’

Renée Beard, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, is featured on The Academic Minute (broadcast on WAMC Northeast Public Radio), for her research on the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease. According to Beard, … Continue reading →

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Bravehearts Return to Fitton Field for Opening Day

The Worcester Bravehearts return to Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field on Friday, June 5 at 7:05 p.m. for their home opener against the Wachusett Dirt Dawgs. The Bravehearts played against the Dirt Dawgs on June 4 with the Bravehearts … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names New Vice President of Administration and Finance

Following a national search, Dorothy A. Hauver has been named vice president of administration and finance at the College of the Holy Cross.  The announcement was made today by Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College. Hauver, who … Continue reading →

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Churik ’15 Awarded Fulbright Study Research Grant to the Netherlands

Nikolas Churik ’15, of Hempstead, N.Y. has been awarded a Fulbright Study Research Grant to the Netherlands. Churik, a classics major, will be studying Greek literature and paleography, with a focus on the eleventh century Byzantine author Michael Psellos. “Being … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Athletic Teams Post Perfect Score on NCAA Progress Report

Twenty College of the Holy Cross varsity teams achieved a perfect score of 1,000 in the recently released NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR), which measures academic performance among Division I programs. Nine of those Crusader teams had a perfect multi-year … Continue reading →

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