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With the conflict in Ukraine escalating by the day, worldwide media are turning to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, for her expert insight. Most …
As the Russian missile cruiser Moskva sank after heavy damage sustained in April 2022, stories began to circulate that the ship may have been carrying a relic of the “true cross,” a fragment of the actual wooden cross on which …
Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau recently penned a commentary for Times Higher Education, offering his perspective on the conflict in Ukraine and what it can teach colleges and universities about the fight for democracy. “In poignant and herculean ways, Ukrainians …
Research shows that LGBTQIA+ college students face sizable mental health challenges compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers and that therapists are required to have ample cultural competence to better meet their needs. Kelsey Moran, Psy.D., staff psychologist and coordinator …
On the heels of the news that Major League Baseball has reached a five-year agreement with its players — ending the second-longest labor disruption in the organization’s history — questions now arise on whether or not the new collective bargaining …
By all accounts, the pandemic has been exhausting to live through for the past two years, with some experts attributing this to the fact that it has defied our natural impulse to turn reality into a coherent story. Mark Freeman, …
With all eyes on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particular attention is falling on the generational struggle breaking out across Russia, as younger generations are turning to social media to express their shock and shame at the war. In a recent …
As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the sacrifices and contributions African Americans have made to our country and recognize the integral impact that African Americans have had on Central Massachusetts’ history since shortly after European settlement. In …
Holy Cross is well represented at the 18th annual ArtsWorcester College Show, with Crusaders Shea O’Scannlain ’22 and Mariam Soas ’22 named as two of the four prize winners. The students’ artwork is being exhibited in person at ArtsWorcester from …
During the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Holy Cross professor of economics Victor Matheson has been a sought-after expert on the financial costs and benefits of hosting the Olympic Games, providing expert commentary in outlets including NPR, the Los Angeles …
Did you know that there are more than 10,000 saints recognized by the Roman Catholic Church, but only a few dozen have been named a “doctor of the church?” In an article for The Conversation, Joanne Pierce, professor of religious studies at Holy …
In recent years, high-profile NBA players have been praised for using their voices for social change, but now 17 current players are being scrutinized for their lucrative endorsement deals with Chinese companies accused of using forced labor, in region where …
College of the Holy Cross students are leading the way when it comes to studying abroad, with the College ranked No. 1 among baccalaureate institutions in the U.S. for long-term study abroad programs. According to the Institute of International Education …
Many column inches around the world have been devoted to the growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, but what is the Russian media’s narrative on President Vladimir Putin’s potential call to invade Ukraine? According to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of …
Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau recently penned a commentary for America Magazine, which was part of a series on Catholic identity and higher education, offering his perspective on the future of Catholic colleges and universities. A scholar of Catholic social …
Throughout his career in law and higher education, Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau has worked to promote human rights, human dignity and a community that champions both. In an op-ed commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day and published by the …
Putting on a triathlon race is undoubtedly expensive, whether it’s a small local sprint or a major world championship event, which often translates to high entry fees for racers. But what does that mean to the host city in terms …
Worcester Magazine recently named two Holy Cross community members as “Women to Watch” in 2022. Holy Cross COVID Response Director Carrie Peck and alumna Elizabeth Wambui ’09, who is currently the director of diversity, inclusion and community impact at Fontaine …
Tat-siong Benny Liew, the Class of 1956 Professor in New Testament Studies and professor of religious studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was honored with the 2021 Excellence in Mentoring Award from the Forum for Theological Exploration. Each …
Leading Catholic news site Crux covered a recent panel discussion featuring Holy Cross President Vincent Rougeau titled “Whatever Happened to The Common Good? Divided by COVID-19, Torn Apart by Politics, Fractured by Faith.” Hosted by the Georgetown University Initiative …
