Category Archives: Press Release

WORCESTER, Mass. – Paul Muldoon, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, will give a reading on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Rehm Library at the College of the Holy Cross. The reading, sponsored by the Edward Callahan Support Fund for Irish … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Thousands of young people and their families across Worcester depend on community programs in and out of their classrooms to enrich their education and development.  In today’s economic climate, more and more local children and teens are … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Heinrich Christensen, one of Boston’s finest organists, will perform Sunday, Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross.  As part of the Holy Cross Chapel Artist Series, Christensen … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following films will be shown at the Seelos Theater at the College of the Holy Cross. All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call the … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross women’s basketball team held its annual game against the Mercy Centre on Thursday, Jan. 7. This year’s game marks the 18th consecutive time the two teams have competed against each other. The women’s basketball … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Miami is not likely to profit from hosting Super Bowl XLIV, despite the large crowds expected to descend upon its hotels, restaurants and shops, according to sports economists Robert Baumann and Victor Matheson.  The NFL’s claim of … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, will visit the College of the Holy Cross on Monday, Jan. 25. He will celebrate Mass at 4:15 p.m. at St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. The Mass is open to … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Ward Thomas, associate professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, is an expert in international security and terrorism.  He is available to comment on issues related to terrorist activity in Yemen.  Specifically, he … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross junior strong safety Anthony DiMichele (McKees Rocks, Pa.) and senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) have been selected as third team All-Americans by the Sports Network. This marks the first time the Crusaders have had … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – From The New York Times to USA Today to the cover of Worcester Mag, the College of the Holy Cross made headlines both locally and nationally in 2009. From January – December, nearly 2,000 newspaper, magazine, television … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. This exhibition, which explores pilgrimage as experienced in Buddhist, Christian and Muslim faith communities, … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) has been selected as the 2009 Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year for the football championship subdivision. Randolph was also joined by senior offensive guard Chris Poole … Continue reading →

Dear Members of the Holy Cross Community, I am writing to inform you that late yesterday the NCAA notified Holy Cross that the Division I Committee on Infractions is releasing a report that will be the final disposition of a … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross head football coach Tom Gilmore has been selected as one of five finalists from the football championship subdivision for the 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award. Joining Gilmore as finalists are Jerry Moore … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Biology major Emily Atkinson ’11 of Florence, Mass., and economics/accounting and classics double major Matthew Mullaney ’11 of Livingston, N.J., are the co-recipients of the 2009 Mrs. Kate C. Power Medal, funded by an anonymous bequest in … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – Students may be staying up late to study during finals, but they won’t be alone. Administrators at the College of the Holy Cross—including President Michael C. McFarland, S.J.—have volunteered to serve the scholars breakfast late into the … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – In recognition of the 61st anniversary of the United Nations declaration of human rights and the recent enactment of a more comprehensive federal hate crimes law, the College of the Holy Cross and the City of Worcester … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College’s Moot Court team dominated the Southeast Moot Court regional tournament, hosted by the University of Tampa on Nov. 13 and 14, finishing 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th and winning three of the top 10 orator … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the College of the Holy Cross, hosted by the Purple Key Society and the Office of Student Life, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 5 p.m. on O’Kane … Continue reading →

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross football team will face Villanova in the first round of the 2009 NCAA football championship subdivision playoffs. The Crusaders will play the No. 2 seed Wildcats on the road at Villanova Stadium at noon … Continue reading →