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Video: Students Say Studying Abroad Is Invaluable, Transformative Experience

Imagine building recreational facilities and promoting healthy life choices to children in Russia. Or translating poems into English and watching them turn into a book in Italy. Or quickstepping your way to a national ballroom dance title in England. For … Continue reading →

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Video: Why Is Holy Cross Important to the World?

In a video interview, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president, discusses the unique qualities that make Holy Cross one of the nation’s finest liberal arts colleges — and why they helped attract him to Mount St. James. Fr. Boroughs, formerly … Continue reading →

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Video: Move-In Day Serves as Perfect Welcome for Class of 2016

Members of the Class of 2016 spent all summer waiting for the start of college — and they were not disappointed. As students streamed through the gates of Holy Cross on Aug. 25 for move-in day, they were greeted by … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Magazine Features All Five A Cappella Groups

Mount St. James is home to not one, not two, but five student a cappella groups. And in the Summer 2012 issue of Holy Cross Magazine, you can get to know more about these talented, fun-loving singers in a feature … Continue reading →

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Video: Paul Farmer Delivers Speech, Fr. McFarland Receives Honorary Degree at Commencement

The College’s 166th Commencement Exercises were held on May 25. View video highlights of the ceremony, including the presentation of an honorary degree to Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., former president of Holy Cross, and remarks from Paul Farmer, co-founder … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Patrick Lowe Poised to Join Storied Tradition of Holy Cross Graduates in Medical Profession

NAME Patrick Lowe HOMETOWN Northborough, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Biology major with concentration in biological psychology in the premed program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM President, Class of 2012; varsity football (2008-2011); senior thesis research in the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory of Gregory … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: ‘Tangible Love and Sense of Community’ Sets Holy Cross Apart, Says Colleen Melaugh

NAME Colleen Melaugh HOMETOWN Medfield, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Economics and Spanish double major BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Spring Break and Fall Break Immersion Program leader, Manresa Retreat Leader, Cures for Kids club, tutor in Spanish Writer’s Workshop, Magis Program, Liturgical … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Jesuit Education Leaves Lasting Legacy on Valedictorian Mark Weyland

NAME Mark Weyland HOMETOWN Silver Spring, Md. AREAS OF STUDY Art history in the College Honors Program BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Chief features editor, The Crusader; co-chair, Williams House Counsel; Pax Christi; Student Programs for Urban Development; Spring Break Immersion; Moot … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Nicole Ortiz Pursues Passion for Political Science at Holy Cross

NAME Nicole Ortiz HOMETOWN Whittier, Calif. AREAS OF STUDY Political science major with Latin American & Latino Studies concentration BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Varsity softball; peer educator for Students for Responsible Choices mentor program; Recreation, Intramurals, and Club Sports supervisor. UP … Continue reading →

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Senior Spotlight: Academics and Athletics at Holy Cross Give Devin Brown ‘Best of Both Worlds’

NAME Devin A. Brown HOMETOWN Baltimore AREAS OF STUDY Psychology and prebusiness BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Men’s varsity basketball, Holy Cross Summer Business Program, Holy Cross Finance Boot Camp, Student Prebusiness Advisory Board, Student Athletic Council, R.E.S.P.E.C.T (mentoring program that focuses … Continue reading →

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Scholar-Athlete Sets Out to Help Russian Children on Davis Grant

When Jeffrey Reppucci ’14 returned to the United States after an intensive six-week study abroad program in Moscow last summer, the Russian major could not stop thinking about what he had seen. “Even in the most sophisticated city of the … Continue reading →

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Crusader Baseball to Hold ‘Team IMPACT Day’

On Wednesday, April 4, the Holy Cross baseball program will host its first ever “Team IMPACT Day” at Fitton Field during its game versus Marist at 5 p.m. Team IMPACT is a non-profit organization chartered to improve the quality of … Continue reading →

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‘US lottery reaches record jackpot’

With the jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery topping half a billion dollars—the largest in history anywhere in the world—Al Jazeera called upon Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, for insight on lottery … Continue reading →

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‘Breast cancer survivor Jackie Peterson’

In a FOX 25 “Fight for Pink” feature story, Jacqueline Peterson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about her battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a rare form of … Continue reading →

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Video: How Has Holy Cross Changed Since Years Chronicled in ‘Fraternity’?

Journalist Diane Brady chronicles the tumultuous era of the late 1960s and early ’70s at Holy Cross in the critically-acclaimed book “Fraternity” as she follows five African-American students who were recruited to the all-male, primarily white campus by then-theology professor … Continue reading →

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Video: Seniors Pause to Reflect Before Starting Their Final Semester

Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., had been on campus for exactly two weeks when he delivered the presidential address at Senior Convocation on Jan. 23. He was most recently vice president for mission and ministry at Georgetown University for eight … Continue reading →

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Video: Watch College Choir Perform ‘Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming’

There’s no time quite like the Christmas season on the Holy Cross campus. To get a taste of what the most wonderful time of the year feels like on Mount St. James, watch this video with the College Choir, led … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Students Win National Video Contest

Two Holy Cross students won a national video contest sponsored by Vista Higher Learning, a publisher of world language programs for educational institutions. Frances Klimczak ’13 and Matthew Regan ’15 worked with this year’s foreign language assistants (FLAs) and students … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross to Celebrate Advent Season

The College of the Holy Cross will celebrate Advent with the following events: An Advent Reconciliation Service will be held on Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Lower Chapel Gathering/Baptismal Space. Prepare for Christmas by celebrating God’s forgiveness and … Continue reading →

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Video: Holy Cross Psychologist Explores Sleep Deprivation Among Adolescents

Are teenagers acting troublesome when they refuse to follow Ben Franklin’s “early to bed, early to rise” principle? Or is there an inherent biological need to sleep and wake up late? In a live online lecture titled “The ABC’s of … Continue reading →

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