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The Black Student Union (BSU) at College of the Holy Cross celebrated its 50th anniversary with a wide range of empowering workshops, performances....

11/15/18

Holy Cross Graduates Named to 2018 ‘Latino 30 Under 30’ List

El Mundo Boston

Two Holy Cross alumnae, Kelly Garcia ’15 and Yarlennys Villaman ’14, are among those named to El Mundo Boston’s “Latino 30....

11/09/18

Theodore V. Wells Jr.’72 Receives Honorary Degree From Holy Cross

'The fight for equality in America must be led by a multi-racial coalition,' said the renowned litigation attorney in his remarks

by Evangelia Stefanakos

“Powerful voice for racial and social justice. Pillar of American trial practice. Masterful strategist for the defense. Tireless champion for....

11/07/18

Holy Cross Alumnae at the Helm of Puerto Rican Media Company Mix Business and Social Justice

The Ferré Rangel sisters discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, responding with 'grit' at the Women in Business Conference

“Close your eyes and think about it for one second: no power, no internet, no communication, complete silence and complete isolation,”....

11/04/18

Basketball Legend Bob Cousy ’50 Reflects on Race in New Book, On-Campus Conversation

Cousy's relationship with teammate Bill Russell has grabbed national attention

by Evangelia Stefanakos

Basketball legend Bob Cousy ’50 hasn’t hit the court in decades, but that didn’t stop him from making national headlines. The media....

10/31/18

The Wall Street Journal Highlights Holy Cross Professor’s Research on Kids’ Response to Stress

Wall Street Journal

Social exclusion has been shown to have a powerful impact on children, in some cases leading to self-doubt and anxiety, and even negatively affecting....

10/30/18

Win-Win: With Midterms Around the Corner, Students Hit the Campaign Trail

As a part of a course, students are interning at political campaigns throughout Massachusetts ahead of the 2018 midterm elections

Knocking on prospective voters’ doors, conducting opposition research, helping with debate prep — it’s not every class that has....

10/30/18

What’s the Difference Between Money and the Cash in Your Wallet? Holy Cross Professor Explains for NBC News

NBC News

With the economy expanding stably, unemployment numbers going down and inflation steady, the Federal Reserve has been gradually raising rates to....

10/30/18

Holy Cross Celebrates Opening of Visitors Center and Park Near Campus

College donated funding and land to make project a reality

by John Hill

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

10/26/18

College of the Holy Cross Dedicates D’Agostino Café in Integrated Science Complex

The café has been named in honor of alumnus Stephen I. D'Agostino '55, whose family founded the famed NYC supermarket chain

by College of the Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross has dedicated the D’Agostino Café in the Integrated Science Complex in honor of Stephen I. D’Agostino....

10/26/18

Princeton Review Names Holy Cross a ‘Green College’

The college has been recognized for a ninth year in a row as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country

The College of the Holy Cross is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the country, according to The Princeton Review’s....

10/24/18

Follow the Question Marks: Holy Cross Students Blur the Lines Between Art and Science

Fueled by a weeklong residency of rock opera performers, students explore the many ways the symbolic and the scientific entwine

A drum circle in a math class. A music lecture in a marine biology class. A hunt for freshwater shrimp with a group of wader-clad Montserrat....

10/23/18

Blog: Hastie ’22 Looking Forward to Making Lifelong Friends at the College

NAME Olivia Hastie ’22 HOMETOWN Holliston, Mass. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Political Science and Theatre double major ACTIVITIES Theatre....

10/23/18

Blog: Greenho ’22 Hopes to Inspire Others During First Year on Campus

NAME AnnaGrace Greenho ’22 HOMETOWN Charleston, S.C. STUDIES SHE’S CONSIDERING Psychology major, Neuroscience minor ACTIVITIES Student....

10/23/18

Blog: Taveras ’22 Looking Forward to Learning New Things During First Year

NAME Ramsés Taveras ’22 HOMETOWN Providence, R.I. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Accounting major ACTIVITIES Latin American Student....

10/23/18

Blog: Ruppert ’22 Ready to Reflect on First-Year Experience

NAME Aidan Ruppert ’22 HOMETOWN Rochester, N.Y. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Psychology major ACTIVITIES Admissions outreach volunteer,....

10/23/18

Blog: Baker ’22 Excited for Extracurricular Opportunities on The Hill

NAME Mitchell Baker ’22 HOMETOWN Upton, Mass. STUDIES HE’S CONSIDERING Political science and philosophy double major, Middle Eastern....

10/15/18

Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Display Contemporary Devotional Master Works From Kathmandu Valley

by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit “The Newar Craftsmen of Kathmandu Valley: Objects of....

10/12/18

Throughout the Years: Six Major Milestones in Holy Cross History

From the very beginning in 1843 to the present day, catch some historic highlights that have made Holy Cross what it is today