High Impact Learning: Weiss Summer Research 2025-2026

A Point of Pride Through Your Generosity

We are grateful for your instrumental role in providing high-impact learning opportunities for our students through your support of the Weiss Summer Research Program. During this eight-week program, the incredible transformation that our students undergo transcends academics. Through their rigorous and highly-collaborative opportunities to create and exchange ideas alongside our renowned faculty members, participants sharpen the critical-thinking, communication, planning and discernment skills necessary to succeed in all facets of life. Strengthened by this experience, our students are aptly prepared to compete for coveted graduate and professional positions of their choosing.  

The Weiss Summer Research Program is a point of pride at the College. As Holy Cross continually strives to provide opportunities for academic excellence and transformational experiences for all our students, unrestricted support of this program ensures that an applicant's consideration is relegated to the strength of their proposal and quality of their application. On behalf of all those who benefit from their participation in the Weiss Summer Research Program, thank you.  

We are profoundly grateful to those alumni, parents and friends who have supported the Weiss Summer Research Program through endowed and annual support, especially:

  • George I. Alden Trust

  • Anonymous

  • Anne E. and John Kirby Bray '79 P10

  • Diane D. Brink P12

  • Josefina and James E. Doyle, Jr. '82

  • Margaret Duffy W67

  • Carol P. and Robert C. Gibbons '67

  • Laurie D. and William C. Goggins, M.D. '88

  • Eileen D. and Richard J. Greisch '72 P99

  • Patricia McGovern Hill '82 P12 and Peter J. Hill '82 P12 

  • Janna L. Murgia-Hoppin ’98 and John W. Hoppin, Ph.D. ‘98        

  • Mark P. and Janine S. Kelly '91 P28, 22

  • Daniel Kennedy, Ph.D. '68

  • Marion and Samuel E. Krug, Ph.D. '65 

  • Richard A. Marfuggi, M.D., D.M.H. '72

  • Renee and Anthony M. Marlon, M.D. '63

  • Janice and William F. McCall, Jr. '55 P90, 90, 89

  • Robert J. Stransky Foundation, Rosemary T. Burgio P25, 24 and Michael C. Trimboli '72 

  • Carol and Jerauld S. Skotnicki, Ph.D. '73

  • Kim Frock Weeks and Wendell Weeks P15
     

What's Possible Because of Your Support

The Weiss Summer Research Program provides our student participants with a unique opportunity to collaborate with distinguished faculty members on original scholarly research.

  • 8-week residential program
  • 90 students participated this year
  • 55 faculty members guided student research
  • Students were admitted based upon strength of application and project proposal
  • Participants contributed to cutting-edge projects and publications in their respective fields

 

A research project at Holy Cross
A student conducts research at Holy Cross

Weiss Summer Research Projects

On Sept. 11, 2026, our students presented a synopsis of their projects in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, arts and economics at the 32nd Annual Summer Research Symposium. Open to members of the College community, this lively event allowed our students to share about their novel research, unique findings and faculty collaborations. 

Scenes From The Symposium

Student Spotlight

Elizabeth Kenney '28

"My biggest takeaway from the program is to take the leap of faith to try something new you have an interest in. When I first came to Holy Cross, I would have never guessed that this would be my path, but here I am, having researched crocodilians throughout the summer and learned so many fascinating things and valuable skills along the way. Without the opportunity the Weiss Program provides to conduct research in a familiar environment on campus over the summer, this leap of faith into something new would not have been possible for me. I am so grateful to have received this opportunity and to have gained in-depth research experience this summer."

Kenney's Faculty Mentor was Stephanie Crofts

Elijah Brooks '28

"The Weiss Summer Research Program has made me a more focused student. It was a great way for me to get work experience and get a taste of what it is like in a real, professional environment. The time commitment made me realize that I want to find a career I enjoy after Holy Cross. I enjoyed my time this summer, especially being able to solve problems, and get my hands on an issue. Working 40 hours a week made me realize that time is precious, so I learned to be intentional with my time. Being on a small team helped me learn how to advocate for myself. I will definitely carry the skills I gained this summer into the next semester, and beyond in my professional career."

Brooks' Faculty Mentor was Ryan Kozlowski