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“A Force For Respect and Equality”: Ogretta McNeil Honored Posthumously For Her Impact on Worcester Public Schools

The city’s newest street is named “Ogretta McNeil Way,” as the late Holy Cross faculty member is recognized for her service to the city, and education, equality and excellence advocacy.

Cancer Survivor Fights For Children’s Greater Access to Treatment

Diagnosed in his late teens, cancer survivor Ben Lepper ’25 is using his experiences and his time in remission to advocate for federal changes to streamline access to childhood cancer treatment: “That’s what I’m here to do.”

Holy Cross’ New Superpower

Historically dismissed as juvenile at best, evil at worst, graphic novels and comic books are finding their place as a valuable academic tool in higher education.

For Five Worcester Students, The Future Is 3.5 Miles Away

The city’s North High School produced five members of the College’s Class of 2027, its most competitive admission year in decades.

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How Does Road Salt Affect the Blackstone River Ecosystem?

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“A Force For Respect and Equality”: Ogretta McNeil Honored Posthumously For Her Impact on Worcester Public Schools

The city’s newest street is named “Ogretta McNeil Way,” as the late Holy Cross faculty member is recognized for her service to the city, and education, equality and excellence advocacy.

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Nothing Gets Left Behind...

Olivia Hastie '22

I love theatre. I love performing. I love acting and singing. But sometimes reality checks made me think that I needed to leave all those beautiful th...

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