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‘The Bottom Line: helping Worcester students obtain collegiate and professional success’

In a recent article for MassLive, Fredery Munoz ‘15, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross studying accounting and economics with a minor in philosophy, discusses his experience with the organization Bottom Line. Founded in Boston in 1997, … Continue reading →

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Lecture to Address Racial Bias in Context of Catholic Social Teaching

WORCESTER, Mass. — Rev. Bryan Massingale, author of “Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” (Orbis, 2010), will give a lecture titled “Unconscious Racial Bias and the Challenge of Solidarity: Catholic Social Teaching Post Trayvon Martin (and Michael Brown and…)” at … Continue reading →

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‘Holy Cross’ Sean Gustin never rests’

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette profiled College of the Holy Cross student Sean Gustin ’16  as a stand out scholar- athlete who is a member of both the Crusader  hockey team and baseball team. He is the only student –athlete … Continue reading →

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‘Gothic-style clock tower will preserve spirit of original’

In a recent article, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette spoke with Christopher Dustin, professor of philosophy at the College of the Holy Cross, about the almost completed reconstruction of the Worcester State Hospital Clock Tower that once stood as a … Continue reading →

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Renowned Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to Give Annual Hanify-Howland Lecture at Holy Cross

The 49th annual Hanify-Howland Memorial Lecture will be given by American astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the ***Hart Recreation Center*** at the College of the Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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‘Any way the wind blows’

The Worcester Telegram & Gazette recently featured a photo gallery of the first annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival, hosted by the College of the Holy Cross on Sunday, Oct. 5. The festival is a new performance opportunity for collegiate marching … Continue reading →

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Blog: Tortorelli ’16 Excited to Study Literature at Oxford University

NAME Paige Tortorelli ’16 HOMETOWN New Fairfield, Conn.   AREAS OF STUDY English major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Mansfield College, University of Oxford in Oxford, England WHY SHE CHOSE ENGLAND “My decision to study in England stems from a strong desire … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Sweeney ’18 Captures a Jesuit Education in Pictures

NAME Maeve Sweeney  ’18 HOMETOWN Scranton, Penn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS  “I’ve always been interested going to school in New England, and I was immediately attracted to the College’s beautiful campus and rigorous academics.” … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Burgarello ’18 Prepares for the Business World While Combining a Love for Social Media

NAME Marco Burgarello ’18 HOMETOWN Phoenix STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Economics major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “While being recruited for baseball across the country during my senior year of high school, I was introduced to the baseball program at Holy … Continue reading →

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Instagram: Holy Cross Challenges You to ‘Ask More’ – and Bowles ’18 Can’t Wait

NAME Kathleen (Katie) Bowles ’18 HOMETOWN New York City STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Political science major with a concentration in Peace and Conflict Studies WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “After visiting campuses, speaking with current students, and doing my research, I … Continue reading →

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Blog: DeSantis ’18 Shares the Unique and Special Student Experience at Holy Cross

NAME Michael DeSantis ’18 HOMETOWN Pittsburgh STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING History major WHY HE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I applied to Holy Cross because of its excellent academics and the many positives of its liberal arts education, such as small classes and … Continue reading →

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Blog: Larkin ’18 Eager to Find Her Literary Voice at Holy Cross

NAME Alexandra (Ali) Larkin ’18 HOMETOWN Greenwich, Conn. STUDIES English and Religious Studies double major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “My father went to Holy Cross and encouraged me to look here, and once I visited I fell in love! The … Continue reading →

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Blog: When Black ’18 Visited Holy Cross, She Knew it Was the Place for Her

NAME Katrina Black ’18 HOMETOWN Stamford, Conn. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Linguistics major WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I knew numerous people who attended Holy Cross and absolutely loved it. Similarly, when I came to campus for the first time, my family … Continue reading →

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Blog: ‘A Commitment to Service’ Helped Draw Casey ’18 to Holy Cross

NAME Amy Casey ’18 HOMETOWN Philadelphia STUDIES Major in English and Italian WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY CROSS “I fell in love with Holy Cross’ friendly people, gorgeous campus, and commitment to service.” ACTIVITIES Resident Assistant, College Democrats (co-chair) WHAT SHE’S MOST LOOKING … Continue reading →

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NROTC Mom: ‘I Feel Blessed, Honored and Proud’

O’Callahan Society organizers welcomed more than 300 guests to the group’s annual dinner on Sept. 27, in the Hogan Campus Ballroom. The event, which honors alumni who have served in the military and the memory of Holy Cross professor Rev. … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Distinguished Alumni Visit Holy Cross and Students Get Front Row Access

Five Holy Cross alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and in the service of justice recently returned to campus to talk about their work — and students got a front row seat to the action. Each year, in recognition of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: Fall Homecoming a Time to Celebrate

“I’m coming home again,” Instagrammed an alumna making her way back to campus for Fall Homecoming, held on Sept. 26-28. Warm weather and blue cloudless skies provided the perfect backdrop for this year’s festivities. Friday featured the Return to the … Continue reading →

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‘Who Does God Root For?’

In a recent opinion piece for The Huffington Post, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, addressed the controversy surrounding the action of Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah after scoring a touchdown … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Host First Annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival

On Sunday, Oct. 5 neighboring collegiate marching bands will join together for the first annual New England Collegiate Marching Band Festival. The festival is a new performance opportunity for collegiate marching bands to come together and perform their fall field … Continue reading →

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Noted Catholic Author to Discuss Capitalism and the Church

Joseph Pearce, writer in residence at Aquinas College in Nashville, Tenn., and director of the Aquinas Center for Faith and Culture, will give a talk titled “Catholicism and Capitalism: Friends or Enemies?” on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. in Rehm Library. … Continue reading →

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