11/21/19
From Mahjong to Dumplings: A Conversation with an Award-Winning Chinese Professor
Margaret Hannick '23 talks with Claudia Ross to explore a foundation in linguistics that led to a lifetime of teaching Chinese
How do you take learning a new language, like Chinese, and make it accessible, relevant and fun? If you’re Claudia Ross, professor of Chinese....
07/30/19
Holy Cross Alumnus Wins Prestigious French Award
For his dedication to advocating for French language and culture, Stephen Silvestri '19 received the 6th Annual French Consulate in Boston Excellence Award
Parlez vous Français? Stephen Silvestri ’19, a Chinese and international studies double major with a minor in French, not only speaks the....
05/24/19
Holy Cross Graduates 698 Members of the Class of 2019
World-renowned scholar of Islam Jane McAuliffe urges graduates to speak up even when it's uncomfortable
“Making a difference, effecting change, continuing to be ‘men and women for and with others’ — these actions can be part of each....
05/21/19
Eight Holy Cross Students, Recent Alumni Receive Distinguished Scholarships
The highly-competitive Fulbright and Knight-Hennessy scholarships showcase the talent of Holy Cross students
College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have earned an impressive array of scholarships this year from prestigious organizations, including the....
05/03/19
Isabel Block ’19 Named Class of 2019 Valedictorian
The mathematics and Chinese double major and Massachusetts native will deliver the valedictory address at Commencement
Isabel Block ’19 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2019 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24. Isabel is a....
04/18/19
Jimmy Murray ’17 Works His Way to 2019 AFC Championship Game
The offensive lineman's never-say-die work ethic propelled him from Fitton Field to playing for the Kansas City Chiefs
Jimmy Murray ’17 sees opportunity where others see stop signs. He first worked his way onto his high school football team and later onto the....
02/27/19
Ten Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2019
The faculty members represent 10 different academic departments
From researching fruit flies to reimagining the first commercially successful color film, College of the Holy Cross faculty members are making....
12/11/18
Holy Cross’ Long-Term Study Abroad Programs Recognized for Tenth Year in a Row
From climbing the Great Wall of China to exploring the importance of food in Italy, Holy Cross students make the most of studying abroad
This year, 86 Holy Cross students are spending the year — yes, the entire year — around the world in Germany, China, Italy, Argentina, Ireland,....
09/21/18
Blog: O’Hara ’20 Looks Forward to Exploring Beijing and Shanghai, China During Year Abroad
NAME Bryn O’Hara ’20 HOMETOWN Boston, Mass. AREAS OF STUDY Chinese major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Capital Normal University in Beijing,....
06/18/18
Eleven Students and Recent Alumni Receive Prestigious Grants and Scholarships
Fulbrights, Critical Language Scholarships and NSF Graduate Research Fellowships are among the competitive awards won
This spring, College of the Holy Cross students and alumni have won an impressive array of awards from prestigious organizations, including the....
04/27/18
Academic Conference 2018 Showcases Creativity, Independent Research of Over 470 Students
The four-day celebration was filled with performances, poster sessions and presentations across academic disciplines and class years
Over the course of four days, more than 470 students spanning all class years presented the results of their independent, creative and intellectual....
05/03/17
Holy Cross Produces Fourteen Fulbright Scholars
Additionally, two first-year students to attend UK Summer Fulbright Institutes
Thirteen members of the Class of 2017 and one member of the Class of 2016 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the....
04/21/17
Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work
350 students will present results of research, independent work across disciplines
As the academic year nears its end, more than 350 students will present the results of their independent work in the performing and visual arts,....
05/19/16
Holy Cross Receives STARTALK Grant for the Fifth Year in a Row
Holy Cross has been awarded a $90,000 STARTALK grant to convene a 10-day summer residential program on literacy development in Chinese as a foreign....
05/19/16
Holy Cross Produces Seven Fulbright Scholars
Recipients to teach and conduct research in locations across Europe, Asia and Africa
Six members of the Class of 2016 and one member of the Class of 2014 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach and conduct research around the....
04/22/16
Holy Cross Academic Conference to Showcase Student Work
300 students, including Fenwick Scholar, will present results of research, independent work
As the academic year comes to an end, the College of the Holy Cross will celebrate the great and varied work accomplished by its students at the....
10/22/15
Blog: Castillo ’19 Embraces New Academic Opportunities at Holy Cross
NAME Emily Castillo ’19 HOMETOWN Lawrence, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING English major with a concentration in Asian Studies WHY SHE CHOSE HOLY....
09/08/15
Blog: Nord ’17 Plans to Complete Course Work and Internship During Yearlong Study in China
NAME Holly Nord ’17 HOMETOWN Killingworth, Connecticut AREAS OF STUDY Political science and Chinese double major WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Beijing....
09/04/15
Students to Showcase Work at Annual Summer Research Symposium and Internship Expo
More than 170 students will present the results of their successful summers researching, interning
Before the semester is well underway, students will be showcasing the broad gamut of work they took part in throughout the summer at the 22nd annual....
05/19/15
Holy Cross Receives STARTALK Grant for the Fourth Year in Row
Holy Cross has been awarded a $90,000 STARTALK grant to convene a 10-day summer residential program on literacy development in Chinese as a foreign....
