At Holy Cross, each year is marked by new accomplishments and milestones, and this year was no different.
Here are some of the most notable from 2017.
January
Biology Professor Wins $780K NSF Award for Genetics Research
Geoffrey Findlay, assistant professor of biology, was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award, the NSF’s most prestigious award in support of junior faculty, for the amount of $780,902. Read more >>
February
Activist Shaun King Offers Keynote for Black History Month
“Decide to be the change,” the social justice activist said before more than 500 students in the Hogan Ballroom. Read more >>
Holy Cross Names Vice President for Communications
Dan Kim was named vice president for communications, a newly created vice president role at Holy Cross. Read more >>
‘I LOVE HC’ Fundraising Challenge a Record-Breaking Success
The 24-hour fundraising challenge mobilized 6,100 donors in the Holy Cross community, raising $1.8 million in a single day. Read more >>
March
Eleven Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure
These members of the Holy Cross faculty were promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Read more >>
Travel + Leisure Names Holy Cross Most Beautiful College in Massachusetts
In celebration of the substantial acknowledgment, check out 10 of our favorite photos of Holy Cross. Read more >>
Holy Cross Hosts First Women in Science Day
More than 200 high school and college-aged women attended the day-long event designed to celebrate women in the sciences and empower the attendees to pursue education and professions in the STEM fields. Read more >>
April
New Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Named
Michele C. Murray was named the new vice president for student affairs and dean of students, succeeding Jacqueline D. Peterson who retired after serving the College for 20 years. Read more >>
May
Holy Cross Produces Fourteen Fulbright Scholars
Thirteen members of the Class of 2017 and one member of the Class of 2016 were awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the world. Read more >>
Digital Transgender Archive Receives $150K Grant
K.J. Rawson, assistant professor of English, received an American Council of Learned Societies Digital Extension Grant to continue his work on the world’s first online collection of transgender-related historical materials. Read more >>
Class of 2017: Last Thoughts From the Hill
As the members of the Class of 2017 prepared to graduate, they took a moment to think back on their time at the College. Read more >>
667 Bachelor of Arts Degrees Awarded at Commencement
Dr. James J. O’Connell, president and founding physician of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) addressed the new graduates at the DCU Center in Worcester. Read more >>
June
Video: Take a Look Inside the New Joyce Contemplative Center
Explore the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center in West Boylston, Mass., the new home of the College’s well-established retreat programs. Read more >>
July
Data: New Report Shows Success of Class of 2016 Graduates
What can you do with a liberal arts degree from Holy Cross? According to a report compiled by the Center for Career Development at Holy Cross on the Class of 2016, the answer is: whatever you want. Read more >>
Holy Cross Fund Surpasses $10 Million for First Time in History
Holy Cross broke fundraising records in almost every category during the 2016-17 fiscal year, underscoring the community’s deep affection for the College and unwavering commitment to its priorities. Read more >>
Holy Cross Unveils Drawings for New Center for Arts and Creativity
The building is an initiative of the College's $400 million Become More Campaign. Read more >>
August
107 Holy Cross Students Conduct Original Research Over Summer
Projects ranged from the survey of eastern hemlocks across New England to the composition of a digital score for a silent Charlie Chaplin film. Read more >>
Photos, Video: Class of 2021 Receives a Holy Cross Welcome
Bright and early on Aug. 26, the 819 members of the Class of 2021 arrived on Mount St. James, ready to kick off their four years at Holy Cross. Read more >>
September
Ann Dowd ’78 Wins Emmy Award for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Ann Dowd ’78, P20 won the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her work in “The Handmaid’s Tale” at the 69th annual Emmy Awards on Sept. 17. Read more >>
Video: BANDALOOP Brings Vertical Dance to Holy Cross
Crowds gathered to see troupe’s unique, gravity-defying performance on the façade of the Hogan Campus Center. Read more >>
Bon Appétit: Holy Cross on List of ‘7 Healthiest College Dining Halls in the Country’
Bon Appétit, the widely circulated American food and entertainment magazine, featured Holy Cross at No. 5 on its list of healthy college eateries. Read more >>
October
Silkroad Ensemble Launches Three-Year Residency at Holy Cross
Holy Cross has partnered with the Grammy award-winning ensemble to engage students and faculty in creating unexpected connections through the arts. Read more >>
Holy Cross Welcomes Ten New Tenure-Track Faculty Members
The accomplished scholars are bringing their expertise to six departments and all students across campus. Read more >>
November
Holy Cross Receives $800,000 from Mellon Foundation
The grant, equal to the largest from Mellon in College history, will support community-based research projects in Worcester. Read more >>
Holy Cross Ranked a National Leader for Student-Athletes Graduation Success Rate
With a Graduation Success Rate of 97 percent, Holy Cross ties 14th-best in the nation out of 351 Division I schools, according to the NCAA. Read more >>
December
Holy Cross Ranks First in Long-Term Study Abroad Participation
Yet again, Holy Cross has been ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the United States for long-term study abroad participation. Read more >>
Holy Cross Names Bob Chesney Head Football Coach
Chesney, who has posted a winning record in each of his 8 seasons as a collegiate head coach, became the 28th head coach in the history of the program. Read more >>
Video: 12 Days of a Holy Cross Christmas
Holy Cross celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with a Holy Cross spin on a Christmas classic. Read more >>
