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College of the Holy Cross students, faculty, staff and alumni have left their mark — physically — on the new Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and....

09/13/19

The Associated Press Highlights Holy Cross Sociology Professor’s Research in Ethical Consumerism

Associated Press

Want to be a more socially responsible and ethical consumer, but not sure where to start? The Associated Press asked Ellis Jones, assistant professor....

09/12/19

When the World Is Your Classroom: Holy Cross Sociologist Talks About the Emerging Trend of Worldschooling

Business Destinations

Jennie Germann Molz, professor in the sociology and anthropology department at the College of the Holy Cross, recently spoke to Business Destinations....

09/04/19

Photo Gallery, Video: Class of 2023 Welcomed to Holy Cross Community

830 students from 36 states and seven countries arrive on campus

It was a beautiful, sunny morning as the newly minted Class of 2023 received a hearty welcome to their home for the next four years. Hailing from 36....

09/04/19

Leading the Way: Holy Cross Alumni Work to Support Students in New York and Beyond

The Holy Cross Leadership Council of New York raises money to fund student programs while networking to promote the College in the New York business community

Ask any Holy Cross graduate what’s so great about the school, and one of the answers is universally heard: the alumni network is extensive and....

09/03/19

Blog: Shorter ’21 Excited to Immerse Herself in Culture, Community During Year Abroad in Peru

The anthropology major is studying abroad at Pontificia Universidad Catòlica del Perú in Lima, Peru

Name: Sarah Shorter ‘21 Hometown: Lexington, Massachusetts Areas of study: Anthropology major with a concentration in Latin America, Latinx, and....

09/03/19

Blog: Li ’21 Excited to Explore Ancient World During Semester Abroad in Rome

The classics and psychology double major is studying abroad at Temple University in Rome, Italy

Name: Hui Li ’21 Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Areas of study: Classics and psychology double major Studying abroad at: Temple University in....

09/03/19

Blog: McDonald ’21 Eager to Immerse Himself in “New World” During Year Abroad in France

The computer science and French double major is studying abroad at Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France

Name: Jacob McDonald ‘21 Hometown: Paxton, Massachusetts Areas of study: Computer science and French double major Studying abroad at:....

09/03/19

Blog: Manning ’21 Eager to Explore History, Culture During Semester Abroad in Cameroon

The English and French double major is studying abroad at L’Université Catholique d’Afrique Centrale in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Name: Grace Manning ‘21 Hometown: Enniskerry, Ireland Areas of study: English and French double major with a concentration in peace and....

09/03/19

Blog: McLaughlin ’21 Hopes to Broaden Perspective During Year Abroad in Spain

The history and Spanish double major is studying abroad at Universidade da Coruña in A Coruña, Spain

Name: Kate McLaughlin ‘21 Hometown: Pelham, New York Areas of study: History and Spanish double major Studying abroad at: Universidade da....

09/03/19

Blog: Kennelly ’21 Aims to Become Fluent in Arabic During Year Abroad in Jordan

The international studies major is studying abroad at The University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan

Name: Matthew Kennelly ‘21 Hometown: Garden City, New York Areas of study: International studies major Studying abroad at: The University of....

08/29/19

Washington Monthly Ranks Holy Cross Among Top Affordable Elite Colleges in the Country

by Nicoleta Jordan

Holy Cross ranks No. 7 among “Affordable Elite Colleges” in Washington Monthly’s annual ranking of U.S. colleges and universities based on what....

08/29/19

Holy Cross’ Shirley Konneh Named to Worcester Business Journal’s ’40 Under Forty’ List

Worcester Business Journal

Shirley Konneh, Ph.D., MBA, assistant director in the Center for Career Development at Holy Cross, was recently named to Worcester Business....

08/22/19

Legendary Basketball Player Bob Cousy ’50 Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

The former Holy Cross point guard scores the nation's highest civilian honor

by College of the Holy Cross

Legendary Holy Cross and Boston Celtics point guard Bob Cousy ’50 was honored Thursday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the....

08/20/19

Holy Cross Fall 2019 Seelos Film Series

The lineup features films such as "Avengers: Endgame," "Rocketman" and "Us"

by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross will be featuring the following films in Seelos Theater this fall. All films are free and open to the public.

08/20/19

Photos, Video: Over 200 Holy Cross Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Wide-Ranging Summer Internships

Whether advancing brain cancer research in the lab or opening up a shelter for the homeless, Holy Cross students are preparing for their futures

To the perennial question “How did you spend your summer vacation?” the answer for over 200 Holy Cross students was learning more about future....

08/19/19

MONEY Magazine Ranks Holy Cross No. 15 Among Most Transformative Colleges in the Country

College was also ranked No. 43 best value overall in the nation

The College of the Holy Cross was recently ranked No. 15 on MONEY Magazine’s list of “Most Transformative Colleges in 2019,” a list....

08/07/19

Learning Outside the Classroom at Holy Cross

Create a new, innovative project or spend the semester in the bustle of New York City — the opportunities are endless