Holy Cross in the News
The Chronicle of Higher Education - (Feb. 26, 2010)
"5 Colleges That Inspire Alumni Giving, and How They Do It"
Bucking a nationwide trend of low alumni participation, the College of the Holy Cross is featured as the main example in this story on how some colleges have developed creative ways to reach out, especially to young graduates.
Holy Cross faculty, staff, students, alumni and programs are featured regularly in local and national media. This page offers a sampling of recent Holy Cross media mentions. (Please note that links to some articles may require a subscription.)
"Community Colleges Offering Classes At Unusual Hours To Reach More Students" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MetroWest Daily news | March 14, 2010 |
"Icing on the cake for Van Buskirk"
Peter Van Buskirk, women's hockey coach at the College of the Holy Cross, will receive the John "Snooks" Kelley Award from the American Hockey Coaches' Association next month for his contribution to the growth and development of the sport in the U.S.
Rousing case for reforms | March 12, 2010 |
"Rousing case for reforms"
One of the nation’s leading health care economists, Jonathan Gruber, talked about health care reform at the College of the Holy Cross last night.
The New York Times | March 11, 2010 |
"Pre-existing Conditions"
In this week's New York Times Book Review, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Lionel Shriver's latest novel, "So Much for That."
Psychology Today | March 5, 2010 |
"Rethinking the Power of Now"
In a new Psychology Today blog, Mark Freeman, professor of psychology at the College of the Holy Cross and author of Hindsight: The Promise and Peril of Looking Backward (Oxford, 2010), explores the idea that there is much that we can know about ourselves only by looking backward over the personal past.
National Public Radio - "Tell Me More" | March 1, 2010 |
"College of the Holy Cross Responds To Campus Assault"
Following a report by the Center for Public Integrity about sexual assaults on college campuses, Paul Irish, director of student conduct and community standards, talks about Holy Cross' sexual assault policy.
Redmond Reporter | February 26, 2010 |
"Redmond native earns grant to study fossil birds in China"
Ema Blumhagen, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, was recently awarded a $3,750 grant from the Jurassic Foundation to study fossil birds in Beijing, China, during spring break. The field work is linked to Aves 3D, a new online database of bones in the skeletons of living, recently extinct and fossil birds, which she worked on with Leon Claessens, assistant professor of biology.
Catholic San Francisco | February 24, 2010 |
"Traditional weddings can benefit from an eco-friendly approach"
Paul Covino, associate chaplain and director of liturgy at the College of the Holy Cross and editor of Celebrating Marriage: Preparing the Roman Catholic Wedding Liturgy, provides tips on planning 'green' weddings that can also benefit charities.
New England Cable News | February 22, 2010 |
"Is a college degree worth the debt and expense?"
Mary Moore, higher education for the Boston Business Journal who recently wrote a cover story on the College of the Holy Cross' spring break Executive Leadership Workshop, talks about cocurricular business programming at liberal arts colleges.
WCVB-TV Chronicle | February 18, 2010 |
"A Day in the Life of New England"
Cardinal Seán O’Malley’s visit to the College of the Holy Cross was featured in WCVB-TV's Chronicle segment “A Day in the Life.” Emily Thigpen ’10, co-chair of the Student Government Association, talks about the Boston Archbishop’s visit to campus. (Starts at 2:35 minutes)
NECN/Worcester News Tonight | February 17, 2010 |
"Allergy Free Dining at Holy Cross"
With food allergies on the rise, Tim Trachimowicz, dining services, Christina Milne '11, and Ashley Buckley '11, talk about the new allergy-free kitchen at the College of the Holy Cross.
Inside Higher Ed | February 16, 2010 |
"Allergic Nation"
As the number of college students with food allergies rises nationally, College of the Holy Cross administrators Christina Guittar and Tim Trachimowicz, and Cortney Flanagan '10, talk about the accommodations the College has in place, including a new allergy-free kitchen.
Multiple national outlets | February 12, 2010 |
"Economic Impact of the Olympics"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, comments on the high price of hosting the Olympics, and how it could impact Vancouver.
- The New York Times, Room for Debate blog - Feb. 12 "Dreaming of a White Olympics"
- American Public Media, Marketplace - Feb. 12 "Will Olympics be a bust for Vancouver?"
- The Atlantic - Feb. 11 "Did the Olympics Break the Greek Government?"
Yankee | February 10, 2010 |
"An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Holy Cross"
Preview of Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, the latest exhibition at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross.
MSN Money | February 10, 2010 |
"Less gold for Olympic sponsors?"
Robert Baumann, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the costs of hosting the Olympic Games.
Worcester News Tonight/NECN | February 8, 2010 |
"Rep. Polito considering run for State Treasurer"
Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how Scott Brown's U.S. Senate win might impact future republican success.
The New York Times | February 7, 2010 |
"Cruel Love"
In this week's New York Times Book Review cover story, Leah Hager Cohen, W.H. Jenks Chair in Contemporary American Letters at the College of the Holy Cross, reviews Louise Erdrich's new novel Shadow Tag.
eCampus News | February 5, 2010 |
"Experts split: Are FY11 student aid increases enough?"
Lynne Myers, director of financial aid at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about new federal funding for Pell Grants.
Telegram & Gazette | February 5, 2010 |
"Art proves to be child’s play: Photo takes first place in college show"
Nora Happny, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, wins first prize in the sixth annual Colleges of Worcester Consortium Art Show for her photograph of “The Little Train That Could.”
The Boston Phoenix | February 4, 2010 |
"J.D. Salinger: 1919 - 2010 - In Memoriam"
Steve Vineberg, professor of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about author J.D. Salinger, who died last week at the age of 91.
The Associated Press | February 3, 2010 |
"Have Blogs Become So, Um, 2009?"
In a story about young people losing interest in long form blogging, Sarah Rondeau '13 who 'tweets' for the College of the Holy Cross, shares why she prefers briefer, more mobile forms of communication.
Telegram & Gazette | February 3, 2010 |
"Words are his racket: Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon to read at Holy Cross"
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, who will be giving a reading at the College of the Holy Cross, talks to the Telegram & Gazette about winning the Pulitzer Prize, his poetry, and his rock band!
Multiple Outlets | February 1, 2010 |
"The Business Show: Super Bowl"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the impact the Super Bowl will have on the economy of South Florida.
- Miami Herald, Feb. 1 - "The Business Show: Super Bowl" (video)
- Palm Beach Post, Feb. 1 - "Super Bowl economic impact of $400 million?"
- Bloomberg News, Feb. 2 - "Dolphins Ask for Super Bowl Roof as South Florida Cuts Jobs"
- BNET, Feb. 8 - "Was the Super Bowl a Bust for Miami?"
Telegram & Gazette | January 31, 2010 |
"Divine connections: Holy Cross exhibit focuses on common threads of Buddhism, Christianity and Islam"
The latest exhibit at the College of the Holy Cross’ Cantor Art Gallery, Pilgrimage and Faith: Buddhism, Christianity and Islam, receives rave reviews. The exhibit is on display through April 1.
Telegram & Gazette (Jan. 31, 2010)
Divine connections: Holy Cross exhibit focuses on common threads of Buddhism, Christianity and Islam
The MetroWest Daily News (Jan. 31, 2010)
Sacred journeys of world's religions share common traits
Telegram & Gazette | January 27, 2010 |
"Boosts for higher education"
In an op-ed, Yachira Torres '10 writes about the $400,000 in federal funding that was recently appropriated to support six Worcester programs dedicated to educational achievement and higher education access for the city’s young people.
Telegram & Gazette | January 27, 2010 |
"Yachira Torres, HC senior, to receive Young Leader Award"
Yachira Torres '10, will receive the Young Leader Award at the Telegram & Gazette's Visions Awards ceremony next month, for her work as a mentor in the Collegiate Success Institute, which helps prepare low-income high school students for college or the work force.
MSNBC.com | January 25, 2010 |
"Breeding made dogs' heads incredibly diverse"
Biologist Abby Drake, of the College of the Holy Cross, talks about her new research on the evolution of domestic dogs.
The Nucleus | December 2009 |
"Chemistry Crusaders"
In this feature story, members of the chemistry faculty at the College of the Holy Cross, provide an overview of the department's unique offerings, highlighting the Discovery Program curriculum, community engagement opportunities and the new $65 million state-of-the-art science complex.
Miami Herald | January 17, 2010 |
"Will Super Bowl be economic windfall, or hot air?"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about his research on the economic impact of the Super Bowl on host cities, which shows far smaller returns than promised by the NFL.
Greenwich Magazine | January 15, 2010 |
"Oh, the places they’ll go…"
Christopher Kono ’13, a member of the College of the Holy Cross baseball team, is featured in Greenwich Magazine’s “10 Teens to Watch.”