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02/27/23

College Names Sean Scanlon VP for Advancement

A 'visionary' approach to philanthropy is a key piece of the college's new strategic plan

The College of the Holy Cross has named Sean Scanlon, an innovative and entrepreneurial fundraising leader, as its next vice president for....
06/18/21

Statue of NBA Legend Bob Cousy ’50 Unveiled in Worcester

'Houdini of the Hardwood' Honored By His Adopted Hometown

Hall of Fame point guard Bob Cousy ‘50 was honored with a statue in downtown Worcester, his adopted hometown for the past 74 years. The statue,....
09/19/19

Holy Cross Reduces Carbon Emissions By Nearly Half

College is on track to be completely carbon neutral by 2040

Twelve years ago, Holy Cross set an ambitious goal: to be completely carbon neutral by 2040. Thanks to a comprehensive set of initiatives and policy....
03/21/19

Writing Without Borders: At Holy Cross, Good Writing is Everyone’s Responsibility

Center for Writing works with departments across the College to help students write well, no matter their course of study

There is no required Intro to Writing class at the College of the Holy Cross. No Academic Writing seminar. No How to Write the College Essay 101. How....
10/30/18

Holy Cross Celebrates Opening of Visitors Center and Park Near Campus

College donated funding and land to make project a reality

College of the Holy Cross is welcoming a new neighbor, with the opening of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center and adjacent Blackstone....
04/18/18

Contemplation in Action at the College of the Holy Cross — The Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center

AJCU Connections

There are plenty of beautiful, serene places to pray on campus at the College of the Holy Cross. There are three chapels here, in addition to Campion....
03/19/18

College of the Holy Cross to Host Discussion with Feminist Writer Roxane Gay

College of the Holy Cross will host the best-selling author and critic Roxane Gay for a discussion as part of the Student Government....
01/29/18

Holy Cross Announces $3 Million Gift for J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World

Founder of J.D. Power & Assoc. helps grow center at Holy Cross to provide students with real-world experience

College of the Holy Cross has received a $3 million gift from the family of alumnus and pioneer in consumer research and information, J.D. Power III....
11/29/17

Holy Cross Receives $800,000 from Mellon Foundation to Support Research in Worcester

The College of the Holy Cross has been awarded $800,000 to support community-based research projects in the City of Worcester. The Andrew W. Mellon....
11/21/17

Holy Cross Professor Studies the Economics of Genocide

AJCU Connections

This article originally ran in the November issue of Connections, an online publication of the Associations of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.....
11/20/17

Mary Iafelice ’11, named to Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list

Forbes recently named 600 young innovators to its 2018 ’30 Under 30′ list, and 2011 Holy Cross graduate Mary Iafelice made the cut. The....
11/10/17

How Do You Get Into Holy Cross? A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way, says Admissions Director

Voice of America

Will kindness get you into college? Holy Cross Director of Admissions Ann McDermott says it’s important, because kindness helps build a strong,....