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04/14/22

Holy Cross Launches President’s ‘Defending Democracy’ Discussion Series

Series to feature address by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa

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The College of the Holy Cross announced that the Office of the President, under the leadership of President Vincent D. Rougeau, will be sponsoring a....
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04/04/22

Holy Cross to Name Science Complex for Dr. Anthony Fauci ‘62

Fauci, a classics major, has led the nation’s response to health crises for nearly four decades

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The Integrated Science Complex at College of the Holy Cross will be renamed this summer in honor of Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the college’s most....
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03/24/22

WATCH: Holy Cross Faculty Discuss the Living Legacy of Global Health Champion Paul Farmer

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Ten years ago, global health champion Dr. Paul Farmer was an honorary degree recipient and commencement speaker at Holy Cross, telling graduates,....
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03/08/22

Annual Giving Day Sets New Records, Reaffirms the Power of Purple

Holy Cross community rallies around mission, shows loyalty and passion

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On February 25, despite a campus shutdown due to inclement weather, the College once again broke records on its annual Giving Day. A total of 5,361....
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03/04/22

Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit Works by Contemporary Photographers Rethinking Their Medium From the Collection of Mark D. Nevins ‘86

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The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery will present the work of 22 contemporary photographers who are exploring the medium and technologies of....
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03/03/22

Holy Cross to Establish Emergency and Opportunity Funds Through Landmark $11 Million Gift

A gift from Elizabeth and Robert McKay ‘55 will bolster scholarships, emergency student funding and experiential learning.

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Longtime Holy Cross supporters Elizabeth “Liz” and Robert J. “Bob” McKay ’55 are donating $11 million to the College — including one of....
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03/02/22

Acclaimed Writer and Physician Abraham Verghese to Deliver 2022 Holy Cross Commencement Address

Verghese and Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., Holy Cross’ 32nd president, will also receive honorary degrees

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Acclaimed writer and physician Abraham Verghese will address this year’s graduates during the College of the Holy Cross Commencement ceremonies....
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03/01/22

WATCH: Holy Cross Faculty Experts Discuss Russia’s Attack on Ukraine

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As the world watches and reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a panel of Holy Cross professors and Russia experts discussed why it happened....
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02/15/22

Helen W. Boucher ’86 Is First Woman Elected Chair of the Holy Cross Board of Trustees

A nationally respected infectious diseases physician and health care administrator, Boucher will begin the four-year term on July 1

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Helen W. Boucher, M.D., FACP, FIDSA ’86, a nationally respected infectious diseases physician and health care administrator, has been elected....
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02/15/22

Ann Marie Leshkowich Appointed Interim Provost

The Holy Cross dean of faculty and professor of anthropology begins her tenure this summer

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President Vincent Rougeau announced this week that Ann Marie Leshkowich, the College’s dean of faculty and a professor of anthropology, will....
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01/19/22

Holy Cross Joins QuestBridge for National Admissions Recruitment Partnership

Nonprofit program to help attract high-achieving, low-income students

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The College of the Holy Cross announced today that it has accepted an invitation to become a QuestBridge partner college, joining a small and....
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01/18/22

Cantor Art Gallery to Present Works From the College’s Collections

Exhibit will feature bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin

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The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery  will present works from College of the Holy Cross’ various collections from January 24 – February....
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12/21/21

2021 at Holy Cross: A Year in Stories

The College welcomed new President Vincent Rougeau, kickstarted a campaign to raise funds for need-based financial aid, was recognized for its sustainability-related policies, practices and programs, and much more

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As 2021 comes to a close, we look back at the major stories and milestones from the past year at Holy Cross.
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12/21/21

Video: Merry Christmas From Holy Cross!

The College celebrates its annual Christmas tree lighting, the 43rd Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, and more

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The College of the Holy Cross community was grateful to return this year to beloved campus traditions like our annual Christmas tree lighting....
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12/06/21

Holy Cross Names Kit Hughes as New Athletics Director

New Crusaders leader comes to Worcester from Division 1 Bowling Green State University

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College of the Holy Cross President Vincent D. Rougeau announced Monday that the College has hired Christopher ‘Kit’ Hughes, an experienced....
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12/01/21

Holy Cross Names Tomicka Wagstaff as New Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Key administrative role provides leadership and strategic direction for the College’s efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

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College of the Holy Cross announced Wednesday it has hired Tomicka Wagstaff, an experienced leader in the field, as its new vice provost for....
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11/17/21

WATCH: President Rougeau leads discussion on U.S. politics and the Catholic Church

President, New York Times columnist and Commonweal editor discuss the role and future of the church in America

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What has American politics done to the Catholic Church? Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau led a discussion on Nov. 16 in Rehm Library on campus to....
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11/12/21

Documentary ‘Pakachoag: Where The River Bends’ Premieres at Holy Cross

The film examines the history of the College’s relationship to the Indigenous Nipmuc people

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When College of the Holy Cross was founded in 1843, it was built on land that had been home to Indigenous people for centuries. A new film by Holy....
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11/09/21

Holy Cross Magazine Podcast: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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In the latest episode of the Holy Cross Magazine Podcast, Col. Patrick Roddy Jr. ’99, commander of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, takes listeners inside....
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11/03/21

Holy Cross Professors’ Research to Address HIV Stigma, Racial Equity in Health and the Impact of Local Poetry in Worcester

The initiative was sponsored by an $800,000 Mellon Foundation grant

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Holy Cross announced the recipients of the “Scholarship in Action” grants for the 2021-2022 academic year, an initiative that advances....
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