09/02/20
Remote Fall Semester Begins at the College of the Holy Cross
As the semester kicks off, the College welcomes students—including the incoming Class of 2024—to a remote learning environment
On Tuesday, September 1, Holy Cross kicked off the fall semester with the first day of classes as the College began the year with all students....
08/05/20
Holy Cross Students Find Ways to Continue Supporting Worcester Community Organizations During the Pandemic
The community created by CBL and SPUD perseveres through COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has brought disruption and loss, but it has also sparked in many Holy Cross students the desire to help and inspired new ways to....
08/04/20
Holy Cross Professor Receives Mathematical Association of America Award
Professor John B. Little was recognized for "expository excellence" for a recent publication
Longtime Holy Cross professor John B. Little of the mathematics and computer science department was awarded a Paul R. Halmos-Lester R. Ford Award by....
07/31/20
Holy Cross Says Farewell to Seven Retiring Professors
The cohort leaves a lasting legacy in generations of students
They’ve taught generations of Holy Cross students in classrooms, laboratories, arts venues and even locales abroad. Now, these esteemed....
07/01/20
Holy Cross 2020 Graduates Find Success in Entering the Workforce
Eight Recent Holy Cross Graduates Explain How Their Undergraduate Experiences Prepared Them for Life After College
As recent Class of 2020 graduates from the across the country make their way into “the real world,” we caught up with eight of the newest Holy....
07/01/20
Holy Cross Funds Remote Student Research Opportunities
The summer research program provides Holy Cross students with professional-level research opportunities as undergraduates
As the coronavirus pandemic began to sweep the nation this past spring, it became clear that Holy Cross’ Weiss Summer Research program would....
05/07/20
Professor Constance Royden Named Class Dean for Class of 2024
The long-time Holy Cross professor will use her new advisory role to guide students toward success and excellence
Professor Constance “Stanzi” Royden, of the mathematics and computer science department, will serve as Class Dean for the Class of 2024,....
04/03/20
Exponential Growth of COVID-19 Means Early Action Is Essential, Holy Cross Mathematician Explains
The Conversation
You’ve probably been hearing the term “exponential growth” quite often in the news recently. In a piece for the Conversation, Andrew....
01/09/20
Holy Cross Long-Term Study Abroad Program Ranked No. 1 in the Country
Whether becoming fluent in another language or hanging out with monkeys, Holy Cross students make the most of their study abroad experience
For the 2019-2020 academic year, 261 College of the Holy Cross students are living and studying abroad — in other terms, roughly 8% of the student....
10/23/19
The Arts in Practice: Grammy-Award Winning Silkroad Ensemble Joins Holy Cross Students to Teach in Worcester High School
The student and Silkroad-led workshops engaged Burncoat High School's fine arts magnet students in cross-disciplinary thinking and practice
Listening to an improvised musical piece by a Grammy Award-winning musician on a variety of percussion instruments might not seem like a typical....
10/11/19
Blog: Maclean ’23 Excited to Take Advantage of Everything Holy Cross Offers
The Lake Orion, Michigan native is interested in studying computer science, English and film studies
Name: Hadley Maclean ’23 Hometown: Lake Orion, Michigan Interested in studying: Computer science, English and film studies....
10/11/19
Blog: Britocastro ’23 Eager to Explore Worcester During First Year on The Hill
The Chicago, Illinois native is interested in studying mathematics and computer science
Name: Angel Britocastro ’23 Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Interested in studying: Mathematics and computer science Activities: Residence Hall....
09/03/19
Blog: McDonald ’21 Eager to Immerse Himself in “New World” During Year Abroad in France
The computer science and French double major is studying abroad at Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France
Name: Jacob McDonald ‘21 Hometown: Paxton, Massachusetts Areas of study: Computer science and French double major Studying abroad at:....
08/07/19
Learning Outside the Classroom at Holy Cross
Create a new, innovative project or spend the semester in the bustle of New York City — the opportunities are endless
Not all education takes place in an academic building — particularly at College of the Holy Cross, where outside-the-classroom learning....
08/02/19
Videos: Holy Cross Students Tap Intellectual Curiosity Through Wide-Ranging Summer Research Projects
Over 100 projects range from splicing proteins in a chemistry lab to developing the perfect strategy to win the game of Risk
This summer, more than 100 College of the Holy Cross students took a deep dive into cutting-edge research through the College’s Weiss Summer....
07/18/19
10 Things to Know About Academics at Holy Cross
Majors and minors, student to faculty ratio, academic advising — it's all here
If you’re looking for an education that combines academic excellence, critical inquiry and meaningful reflection, then the College of the Holy....
06/24/19
Holy Cross Professors Celebrated for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising
Juan Ramos and Andrew Hwang received Marfuggi Awards, and Susan Elizabeth Sweeney the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
At the close of the academic year, three faculty members were celebrated for their excellence in scholarship and academic advising. Before 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....
05/03/19
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....
04/25/19
Studying STEM: How Holy Cross Celebrates Women in Science, Math and More
One-on-one mentoring and events like Girls Can Code and Women in Science Day help female STEM students thrive
To the standard acronym for STEM — science, technology, engineering, math — Holy Cross adds an important letter: W. From professors who serve as....
