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Religious Studies Professor Challenges Much Discussed Atlantic Cover Story on ISIS

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Caner Dagli, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in Islamic studies, recently wrote an essay for The Atlantic “The Phony Islam of ISIS,” a rebuttal to the much discussed Atlantic cover … Continue reading →

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President-elect of American Medical Association and Holy Cross Alumnus to Reflect on Liberal Arts Education

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Jacqueline Smith ’15

Steven J. Stack, President-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA) and a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 1994, will return to the College to give a talk  about the value of a liberal arts education.  … Continue reading →

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‘On Debut Album, Seacoast Band Black Agnes Explores The Meaning Of Home’

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

Frontman, Mike Dunbar ’15, of the Seacoast-based group “Black Agnes” talked with NHPR’s Brady Carlson of “All Things Considered” about the band’s debut album titled “Mason Jar of Home.” Dunbar was awarded a Mellon Summer Research grant from the College … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Partners with Basketball Hall of Fame to Sponsor Bob Cousy Award

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

The College of the Holy Cross has partnered with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to sponsor the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award. Named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic and Holy Cross guard … Continue reading →

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Popular Irish Author to Give Reading from Award-Winning Novel at Holy Cross

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

Irish author Kevin Barry will give a reading on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the … Continue reading →

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Women’s Hockey Captures ECAC Open Title

Posted on March 4, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

Freshmen Lauren Abbenante  from Cranston, R.I., Kara Violette from Biddeford, Maine, senior Mary Klimasewiski from Cochester, Conn., and sophomore Isabela Bagi from Branford, Conn. each sank goals to lead the Holy Cross women’s hockey team to its first ECAC Open … Continue reading →

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Men’s, Women’s Basketball Advance into Patriot League Quarterfinals

Posted on March 4, 2015 by College of the Holy Cross

The No. 8 seeded Holy Cross men’s basketball team advances to the Patriot League quarterfinals where they will play at Bucknell on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. This comes after the Crusaders recent 17 point victory over Loyola. Read … Continue reading →

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‘At Notre Dame, a door closes, but many more are opening across Catholic higher ed’

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Cristal Steuer

Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies at College of the Holy Cross and a University of Notre Dame alumna, reflects on the legacy of Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, president emeritus of Notre Dame, in a piece for The Conversation. She writes, … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: More Than 100 Inches of Snow Buries Holy Cross Campus

Posted on March 4, 2015 by

Ever wondered what the Holy Cross campus would look like with more than 100 inches of snow? Wonder no more. As of this post, Mother Nature has dumped 112 inches of the white stuff on Worcester, making it the snowiest … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Black Student Union Celebrates Black History Month

Posted on March 4, 2015 by

The Black and Gold Fashion Show is one of the most popular annual events among Holy Cross students. This year’s event was no different. The sold out show, held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, was set to the beat of … Continue reading →

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270 Students Participate in Service Projects During Spring Break

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Evangelia Stefanakos

Hundreds of Holy Cross students—roughly one in 10 at the College—have traded in their beach chairs to participate in “alternative” spring break programs, which range from service immersion trips to business workshops to reflective retreats. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross Professors and Students Shape Innovative Classroom Experiment’

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In the February issue of Connections, an online publications of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Leah Hager Cohen, distinguished writer-in-residence in the English department at the College of the Holy Cross, and Lynn Kremer, professor of theatre at … Continue reading →

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McFarland Center to Present Free Programs Exploring Christianity’s Role in Society

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Danielle Kane

The Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross sponsors programs that explore basic human questions of meaning, morality and mutual obligation. Often, the McFarland Center brings in renowned scholars, … Continue reading →

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‘Look What Happens When A Video Artist’s Virtual Snow Meets Our Winter Of 2015’

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station, showcased Boston artist Georgie Friedman’s “Under the Icy Sky” exhibition, a video projection on the walls of the Integrated Science Complex at the College of Holy Cross. Friedman’s videos speak of the force and grandeur … Continue reading →

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‘Worcester Symphonic Project puts young musicians in spotlight’

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

The Worcester Symphonic Project will perform its third annual symphony on Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. in Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The orchestra, including 80 musicians ranging in age from 10 to 65 and from diverse backgrounds, will perform all … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Usher in the Sweet Sounds of Spring with its Latest Concert Series

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

The music department at the College of the Holy Cross will present the following musical series throughout the spring 2015 semester. All Holy Cross events are free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact the music department … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Snow Didn’t Keep Alumni Away for Winter Homecoming

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Amy Kotsopoulos

As the city of Worcester braced for its sixth winter storm in three weeks (as of this writing, the city received the distinction of the snowiest city in the United States), the Alumni Office was putting the final touches on … Continue reading →

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Public Interest Lawyer Bryan Stevenson to Deliver 2015 Commencement Address at Holy Cross

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Ellen Ryder

Bryan A. Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Montgomery, Ala., will receive an honorary degree from the College of the Holy Cross and address this year’s graduates during the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host Tari Aceh! Music and Dance from Northern Sumatra

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Kelly Ethier

Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) at the College of the Holy Cross will present “Tari Aceh!” (“Dance Aceh!”), a performance of music and dance from Northern Sumatra. The Massachusetts premiere event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. … Continue reading →

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‘Exploring an Institution’s Roots: Board Members Walk in a Saint’s Footsteps’

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Holy Cross in the News

In the January/February issue of Trusteeship Magazine, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, reflects on the pilgrimage he led with a group of 28 past and present board members, their spouses, and senior … Continue reading →

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