Highlights of the Sciences

1950

  • Biology building constructed; renamed O’Neil Hall in 1959

1959

  • Haberlin Hall constructed

1985

  • Swords Hall constructed

1988

  • “Discovery Chemistry” program inaugurated and received more than $2 million in grant support over next five years

1989

  • Biological psychology concentration established

1994

  • Biochemistry concentration established

1995

  • Holy Cross is ranked 11th among the nation’s undergraduate colleges in the scientific impact of articles published by faculty in the physical sciences by Current Contents.

1997

  • Environmental studies concentration established

1998

  • Holy Cross is ranked among the top 10 undergraduate schools nationwide in the number of American Chemical Society certified chemistry graduates
  • Department of chemistry receives National Science Foundation grant to purchase a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer to support chemistry research and education

2000

  • O’Neil Hall renovated and new wing added

2005

  • Confocal microscope laboratory established, with grant from National Science Foundation

2006

  • First student graduates with major in computer science
  • First “Women in Science” symposium held
  • Summer Research Program expands to accommodate 65 students, who live together on campus and work directly with faculty mentors

2007

  • New Science Complex construction begins