Category Archives: Press Release

Women’s Lacrosse Players Talk About Their Travels to England and Ireland

WORCESTER, Mass. – On July 16-26, five Holy Cross women’s lacrosse players (sophomores Caitie Shea, Kat Sutton, Kayla DiBari, Cami Thompson and Catherine Furman) traveled to England and Ireland with American International Sports Tours. A member of the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Seelos Film Series Fall 2009 Schedule

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 →

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Cantor Art Gallery Presents James Tellin: Drawn from Nature/Work from the 1990s to the Present

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents James Tellin: Drawn from Nature/ Work from the 1990s to the Present. The exhibit is the first in-depth survey of the … Continue reading →

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Using Athletics To Bridge The Cultural Gap

WORCESTER, Mass. – For athletes who participate in fall sports, the summer is an important time for training and practice. It would seem that athletic responsibilities would preclude an opportunity to study overseas. However, senior field hockey player Nora Happny … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Announces New Tenure-Track Faculty Hires for 2009-10 Academic Year

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Office of the Dean at the College of the Holy Cross announces the hiring of 13 new faculty members in tenure-track positions for the 2009-10 academic year and one new teaching fellow through a grant from … Continue reading →

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Senior Quarterback Selected to Walter Payton Award Watch List

WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio) has been selected to the official Walter Payton Award Watch List, it was announced by the Sports Network. The Walter Payton Award is presented annually by the Sports Network … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Director of Auxiliary Services Earns High Honors

WORCESTER, Mass. – Art Korandanis, director of auxiliary services at the College of the Holy Cross, received the Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS). Korandanis, a member of NACUFS … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Men’s Soccer Donates Equipment To Haiti

WORCESTER, Mass. – The men’s soccer program recently donated a decade’s worth of past uniforms and training gear as well as several soccer balls to assist with soccer in Haiti. On June 27, John Evans ’74, an assistant soccer coach … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Dining Brings Home a Silver Medal

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross dining services department has been awarded a silver medal in the culinary competition during the 15th annual Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference for campus food services at the University … Continue reading →

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Crusaders Picked 13th in the Nation by Phil Steele’s Preview

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross football team has been ranked as the 13th-best team in the nation by Phil Steele’s 2009 College Football Preview. In addition, senior quarterback Dominic Randolph (Amelia, Ohio), was selected as a preseason second team … Continue reading →

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Experts Available for Analysis of Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following faculty experts from the College of the Holy Cross are available to comment on issues related to Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings.  For additional information, or to schedule an interview, contact Kristine Maloney at 508-793-2419 (office)/508-612-6578, … Continue reading →

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Critically Acclaimed Author Named New Jenks Chair at Holy Cross

WORCESTER, Mass. – Critically acclaimed Author Leah Hager Cohen 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 … Continue reading →

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Papal Expert at Holy Cross Available for Analysis of Obama, Pope Meeting

WORCESTER, Mass. – Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross and an expert in the Papacy and religion and politics, is available to comment on President Obama’s visit with Pope Benedict on July … Continue reading →

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Celebrity Memorabilia Expert Available to Comment on Michael Jackson

WORCESTER, Mass. – Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross and expert in the following issues related to the death of Michael Jackson, is available to provide media commentary. * value of celebrity memorabilia … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Names Sean Kearney Men’s Basketball Coach

WORCESTER, Mass. – Sean Kearney has been named the 15th head coach of the College of the Holy Cross men’s basketball team.  The announcement was made Richard M. Regan, Jr. ’76, director of athletics.  Kearney succeeds Ralph Willard ’67, who … Continue reading →

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New Dining Services Program for Faculty and Staff Offers Food and Fun

WORCESTER, Mass. – If you have ever dreamed of going to culinary school, are sick and tired of eating the same old thing night after night, or just wanted a quick way to get dinner on the table—then look no … Continue reading →

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Two Holy Cross Seniors to Take Zero-Gravity Flight to Study Physics of Baseball

WORCESTER, Mass. – For 30 years, Red Sox fans have cursed Bucky Dent, the former Yankees shortstop that won the game for N.Y. with a three-run homer in 1978.  They’ve replayed the scene wondering what (if anything) could have made … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Awarded $900,000 NSF Grant to Train Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Teachers

WORCESTER, Mass. – The College of the Holy Cross has received a $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in high-needs school districts by attracting undergraduates in these fields to … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery Presents WORD/IMAGE/TEXT

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross presents WORD/IMAGE/TEXT an exhibition which brings together the work of three contemporary artists who all explore the intersection of word, image and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Alumnus is Finalist for New England Patriots Hall of Fame

WORCESTER, Mass. – Jon Morris, a 1964 College of the Holy Cross graduate, is one of three finalists to be inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in 2009. Morris played for the Patriots for 11 seasons, appearing … Continue reading →

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