Category Archives: Press Release

Holy Cross Magazine Receives International CASE Award for Editorial Design

The College of the Holy Cross was recently honored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) with a 2014 Circle of Excellence Award in the category of editorial design for the Holy Cross Magazine spread, “He Was … Continue reading →

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National Best-Selling Author Julianna Baggott Named Jenks Chair at Holy Cross

Critically acclaimed, national bestselling author Julianna Baggott has been named the new William H.P. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross. In addition to teaching duties in the English department, she will work to … Continue reading →

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Judd Lattimore Named Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Judd Lattimore has been named the new head coach of the men’s lacrosse program at the College of the Holy Cross, director of athletics Nathan Pine announced. Lattimore joins the Crusaders after spending the last two seasons as the top … Continue reading →

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Artist and Former Astronaut Collaborate on Exhibit ‘Our Fragile Home’

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, will present “Our Fragile Home,” an installation of paintings and sculptural works by artist Pat Musick produced in collaboration with her husband, a former astronaut, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Music Prof. Wins Esteemed Composer Award

Chris Arrell, assistant professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, was recently awarded the distinguished Ettelson Composer Award for his piece “Of Three Minds.”  Arrell was one of two winners chosen from more than 200 applicants. “Of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Administrators to Serve Midnight Breakfast to Students

As students prepare for finals period, administrators at the College of the Holy Cross — including Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president — have volunteered to serve students breakfast late into the night. Midnight breakfast will be served May 7, … Continue reading →

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Fourteen Holy Cross Athletic Teams Receive NCAA Public Recognition Awards

Fourteen College of the Holy Cross varsity athletic teams have received Division I Academic Progress Rate (APR) public recognition awards from the NCAA. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the top 10 percent of all squads in their respective … Continue reading →

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‘As Far As the Eye Can See’ will Showcase the Creative Talents of Artists with Disabilities

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present the exhibition “As Far As the Eye Can See” in collaboration with Seven Hills Family Services from May 3 – August 16, 2014 … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Teams up With SALT to Provide Financial Literacy Resources for Students and Alumni

The College of the Holy Cross has teamed up with SALT, a financial education resource created by the nonprofit American Student Assistance (ASA), to empower students and recent graduates to take control of their personal finances. SALT, available online at … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students to Host Relay for Life

On Friday, April 25, the College of the Holy Cross community will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, a fundraising and awareness event with the intention of fighting cancer. The event will begin at 5 p.m. in … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining Hosts Cooking Classes for Students

In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Holy Cross Dining recently hosted a series of cooking classes called “In the Kitchen.”  Students had the opportunity to work side-by-side with Kimball Kitchen Manager Paul Bartkus and Dietitian Kathy Egan to learn cooking … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ College Choir to Perform a Collaborative Piece at Mechanics Hall

The Worcester Choral Consortium will come together for their triennial collaboration to perform Maurice Duruflé’s famous Requiem, Opus No. 9 under the direction of Worcester State University Choir conductor Christie Niro.  The choir from the College of the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Senior Football Player to Compete in Selective Business Competition

John Macomber ’14,  a member of the College Honors Program and a varsity football player at the College of the Holy Cross, will participate in a selective business pitch competition at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., titled “California Dreamin’ Investor … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross is One of Eight New England Institutions to Receive One-Stop Shop Certification

The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., has achieved One-Stop Shop Certification from the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International. One-Stop Shop certification recognizes collegiate operations that deliver one contact, one contract, and one bill to meeting … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Display Works of Graduating Seniors in ‘Alter-Ego’

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will host the annual exhibition of artwork by graduating seniors who have participated in the senior concentration seminar from April 25 – May 23, 2014. … Continue reading →

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Papal Experts Available to Comment on the Canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II

The following papal scholars from the College of the Holy Cross are available to comment on issues related to the canonization of John XXIII and John Paul II on April 27, 2014. Both have studied John and John Paul’s papacies … Continue reading →

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Galician Bagpiper Cristina Pato Named Visiting Artist-in-Residence at Holy Cross

Galician bagpiper, pianist, and composer Cristina Pato has been named visiting artist-in residence at the College of the Holy Cross. A member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road, Pato’s residency is part of the launch of “Arts Transcending Borders” (ATB@HC), a … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Author Leah Hager Cohen to Give Reading from New Novel ‘No Book but the World’

Leah Hager Cohen, critically acclaimed nonfiction writer and novelist and the Jenks Chair of Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, will give a reading from her new novel “No Book but the World” on Thursday, April … Continue reading →

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Assistant Professor of English Receives Grant to Pursue Groundbreaking Project in Transgender Historical Research

K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was one of seven winners of the 2013-14 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Digital Innovation Fellowship. He received an $84,700 grant to pursue his project entitled … Continue reading →

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Worcester Student Government Association To Hold First Annual Conference

On April 12, 2014, the Worcester Student Government Association (WSGA) will hold its first annual conference. The aim of the conference is  to challenge students to develop a deeper insight into Worcester, share best practices among student governments, and elect … Continue reading →

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