Category Archives: Press Release

Holy Cross to Name Science Complex for Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62

Posted on April 4, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The Integrated Science Complex at College of the Holy Cross will be renamed this summer in honor of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the college’s most prominent alumni, Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau announced Monday. “Dr. Fauci vividly personifies … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit Works by Contemporary Photographers Rethinking Their Medium From the Collection of Mark D. Nevins ‘86

Posted on March 4, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery will present the work of 22 contemporary photographers who are exploring the medium and technologies of photography in a diversity of ways in the exhibition “In Process: Contemporary Photographers Rethinking Their Medium … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Establish Emergency and Opportunity Funds Through Landmark $11 Million Gift

Posted on March 3, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Longtime Holy Cross supporters Elizabeth “Liz” and Robert J. “Bob” McKay ’55 are donating $11 million to the College — including one of the largest estate bequest commitments in its history — to support financial aid-endowed scholarships, emergency funding for … Continue reading →

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Acclaimed Writer and Physician Abraham Verghese to Deliver 2022 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Posted on March 2, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Acclaimed writer and physician Abraham Verghese will address this year’s graduates during the College of the Holy Cross Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the DCU Center in Worcester. This year’s commencement marks the College’s 176th … Continue reading →

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Helen W. Boucher ’86 Is First Woman Elected Chair of the Holy Cross Board of Trustees

Posted on February 15, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

Helen W. Boucher, M.D., FACP, FIDSA ’86, a nationally respected infectious diseases physician and health care administrator, has been elected as chair of the Holy Cross Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2022. A 1986 Holy Cross graduate who earned … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Joins QuestBridge for National Admissions Recruitment Partnership

Posted on January 19, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross announced today that it has accepted an invitation to become a QuestBridge partner college, joining a small and distinguished group of peer institutions who are committed to enrolling high-achieving students from low-income families. Holy … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Present Works From the College’s Collections

Posted on January 18, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery  will present works from College of the Holy Cross’ various collections from January 24 – February 20, 2022 in the exhibition “A Mirror to the World: Two Centuries of Collecting at Holy … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Kit Hughes as New Athletics Director

Posted on December 6, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau announced Monday that the College has hired Christopher ‘Kit’ Hughes, an experienced athletics administrator and former student-athlete as its new director of intercollegiate athletics. Hughes, 42, is currently the deputy athletic … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Tomicka Wagstaff as New Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Posted on December 1, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross announced Wednesday it has hired Tomicka Wagstaff, an experienced leader in the field, as its new vice provost for diversity, equity and inclusion. Wagstaff, who currently serves as assistant vice president for student access and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professors’ Research to Address HIV Stigma, Racial Equity in Health and the Impact of Local Poetry in Worcester

Posted on November 3, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross announced the recipients of the “Scholarship in Action” grants for the 2021-2022 academic year, an initiative that advances impactful Worcester-based faculty research with community partners and provides valuable experiential learning opportunities for Holy Cross students. The three-year research … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates Inauguration of 33rd President Vincent D. Rougeau

Posted on October 22, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Vincent D. Rougeau was installed as College of the Holy Cross’ 33rd president – the first lay and first Black president to lead the 178-year-old institution – in a ceremony punctuated by inspirational words and feelings of excitement and hopefulness.

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Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross to Exhibit Works by Artist and Civil Rights Activist Elizabeth Catlett

Posted on August 17, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present an exhibition of artwork by the acclaimed African American artist Elizabeth Catlett during the fall semester. “The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Heather Hayes Vice President and Chief of Staff

Posted on August 6, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau has named Heather Hayes as vice president and chief of staff. In this role, Hayes will serve as a key partner in the president’s executive leadership team and will help develop … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Sociology Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Study City Climate Planning

Posted on June 11, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross’ Selina Gallo-Cruz, associate professor of sociology, has received a Fulbright Scholar award for 2021-2022 to study city climate planning, according to the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Jointly funded by Fulbright … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Celebrates 175th Commencement

Posted on May 21, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross announced 748 bachelor of arts degree candidates at its 175th commencement held in person this morning on the College’s Fitton Field. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career diplomat and Representative of the United States of America to the United … Continue reading →

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Arts Transcending Borders Receives $30,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

Posted on May 14, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross’ Arts Transcending Borders (ATB) program has been approved for a $30,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support artistic programming and community engagement initiatives in Worcester during the 2021-2022 season. … Continue reading →

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Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Work of Senior Visual Arts Majors in the Exhibition ‘Metanoia’

Posted on April 26, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross is pleased to present the work of nine graduating visual arts majors in the exhibition “Metanoia,” on view from Wednesday, April 28 through graduation day, … Continue reading →

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Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Representative to the United Nations, to Deliver 2021 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Posted on April 1, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross will host an in-person commencement ceremony this May, featuring an address by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations. This year’s commencement marks the College’s 175th graduating class. The commencement ceremony … Continue reading →

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College of the Holy Cross Announces 33rd President

Posted on February 10, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross today named Vincent D. Rougeau its 33rd president, the first lay and first Black president in the history of the College, announced Chairman of the Board of Trustees Richard Patterson ’80. Rougeau is currently … Continue reading →

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Syrian-Armenian Visual Artist Kevork Mourad to Create Immersive Installation at Cantor Art Gallery

Posted on January 28, 2021 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, will host Syrian-Armenian visual artist Kevork Mourad for an artist residency this February in collaboration with the College’s Arts Transcending Borders program. Using his signature … Continue reading →

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