‘Holy Cross Grad Farren Named to 22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women List’

Her Campus, a Boston-based online magazine, as a list of “influencers on their campus (and beyond) who demonstrate leadership, excel academically, are doing big things in an area that’s important to them, and who have ambitious goals for their future.”

Farren, an economics major originally from Cohasset, Mass., was selected from over 1,000 nominees, due in part to her role in establishing the Women’s Club Ice Hockey team while she was a student. "When I first arrived at College of the Holy Cross, there was already a well-established club ice hockey team in place for male students; however, women didn't have the same option. Female students who wished to play ice hockey–aside from the varsity team–didn’t have the opportunity to play," Farren told Her Campus.

“This team not only allows girls with previous experience with ice hockey to play, but also allows those with no previous experience to try something that they may not have ever tried otherwise. Regardless of skill level, female students came together to work for a common goal, which is a very empowering experience that created strong friendships on and off the ice. As I hand down my responsibilities to younger teammates, I anticipate a lot of good things to come.”

Read Farren’s full interview from Her Campus.

The list was also covered by the Boston Globe and GoLocalWorcester.

This “Holy Cross in the News” item by Bridget Cass.