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‘Decide to Be the Change’

Social justice activist Shaun King offers context, challenges students to address injustice

“It’s hard to understand a moment in history when you’re in it,” said Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King, speaking to the more than 500 students, faculty, staff, and local community members that filled the Hogan Ballroom and Seelos Theatre …

Joyce ’82 Discusses Corporate Strategy at Worcester Economics Club Meeting

Telegram & Gazette

As president and CEO of Danaher Corp, Thomas P. Joyce Jr. ’82, is no stranger to “helping people realize their potential,” according to a recent article by the Telegram & Gazette. Joyce, who majored in economics while at the College, …

Time-Lapse Video: 13 Inches of Snow Blanket Campus

02/10/17 by

Over a foot of snow fell on Mount St. James on Feb. 9, 2017, and the College’s three campus webcams captured the action in this one-minute time-lapse video. Situated atop buildings across campus, the webcams provide stunning views of the …

Important Winter Weather Notification – Feb. 9, 2017

02/09/17 by

Update: Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 – 7:30 p.m. The College will re-open at 11 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2017 and will be open tomorrow, Friday, February 10, 2017. For students: faculty unable to travel to campus may still decide to …

Show Your Love. Give Purple!

Holy Cross to launch 24-hour fundraising challenge

UPDATE: Feb. 15  – 12:00 a.m. 6,111 donors! What a day! Thank you to all who showed your love for the College of the Holy Cross. Because of your passion, the “I Love HC” challenge was a resounding and record–breaking …

Tough Love: Founder of Homeboy Industries Preaches Jobs, Not Jails, for Gang Members

02/08/17 by

Twenty-year-old David Vasquez stood on stage at Seelos Theatre and walked the captivated audience through the many struggles of his young life: joining a gang at age 12, getting arrested multiple times and impregnating his girlfriend. Ultimately, he recounted, life …

A Look Backstage with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Director Julia McCarthy ’15

Since graduating from Holy Cross, “Little Shop of Horrors” director Julia McCarthy ’15 has been busy studying acting in Boston and in Russia, and working with inner city kids at public schools in Worcester. Her most recent adventure has landed …

Amanda Belichick Talks Coaching, Learning from Her Dad, and the Super Bowl

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With the Super Bowl right around the corner, all eyes are on New England Patriots’ head coach Bill Belichick. However, Worcester and Boston news outlets turned their focus onto Amanda Belichick, coach of the women’s lacrosse team and daughter of …

History Professor and Russian Expert Discusses Putin-Trump Relationship on CNN

CNN

As the world keeps tabs on potential shifts in U.S. foreign relations, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, was called upon by CNN for her expertise …

“Education is the Key”

Alumni discuss transformative power of Holy Cross' education and need to create opportunities for future students

Edward J. Ludwig ’73 and Yachira M. Torres ’10 come from different eras of Holy Cross history. To give just one example, the College was still all-male when Ed arrived on Mount St. James. Yachira, on the other hand, would …

Standing in Solidarity with Worcester’s Immigrants and Refugees: Reflections from the Holy Cross Community

More than 200 members of the Holy Cross community joined protesters Tuesday night at Worcester City Hall, a gathering that was intended to show support for the city’s immigrants and refugees. The solidarity rally of 1,300 — one of many …

Providing Students Access to Education: Lisa and James Mooney III ’90 Explain Why They Give

James F. Mooney III ’90 and Lisa M. Mooney have committed to endow ten full scholarships, which together will be known as The “Brooks Fellows” Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund will support the enrollment of students who have less than …

Arts Transcending Borders Kicks Off the Semester with Sō Percussion’s ‘A Gun Show’

  This semester, Arts Transcending Borders at the College of the Holy Cross is offering a series of events that bring some of the most pressing issues of our time into conversation with the arts. On Thursday, Feb. 9, Sō …

Shaun King to Deliver Social Justice Keynote Address at Holy Cross

01/31/17 by

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, Shaun King, senior justice writer for the New York Daily News and political commentator for The Young Turks, will give a keynote speech titled “Civil Rights Today” as part of Black History Month at Holy Cross. …

Religious Studies Professor Connects Bible Passages to Refugee Ban

The Conversation

Days into President Trump’s executive order placing a stay on refugees, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies, says the Bible affirms — strongly and unequivocally — our obligation to treat strangers with dignity and hospitality. Read the whole article …

Holy Cross President Responds to Recent Executive Orders on Immigration

In light of the recent executive orders issued by President Trump, Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, has spoken out in support of all members of the Holy Cross community, especially those directly …

Working Writers Series Kicks Off Spring Semester with Nonfiction Writer Jerald Walker

Series includes short story author, novelists

The Working Writers Series events, which are sponsored by the English department’s Creative Writing Program, will present readings from the following writers throughout the semester. All events will take place in the Rehm Library in Smith Hall (unless otherwise noted) …

Holy Cross Music Department Announces the Spring 2017 Concert Series

The College of the Holy Cross music department will kick off its spring concert series on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. in Brooks Concert Hall with artist-in-residence Saul Bitrán’s Cuarteto Latinoamericano: “Tribute to the Americas.” Cuarteto Latinoamericano is one …

Alternate College Theatre Presents the Musical Update of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

The College of the Holy Cross’ student run Alternate College Theatre (ACT) will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” with music by Alan Menken, with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and directed by alumna Julia McCarthy ’15, who previously staged …

2017 Bob Cousy Award Watch List Narrowed to 10 Finalists

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 10 watch list finalists for the 2017 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award presented by College of the Holy Cross. Named after Hall of Famer and former Boston …