Holy Cross in the News
WBUR (NPR's Boston affiliate) - October 27, 2008
Holy Cross Helps Freshman Transition
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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.)
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance | January 7, 2009 |
"2009 Best Values in Private Colleges"
The College of the Holy Cross is 13th in Kiplinger's list of "Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges," a ranking of schools that exemplify excellent academics while keeping costs to a minimum.
The Chronicle of Higher Education News Blog | December 29, 2008 |
"MLA 2008: Politics in the Classroom, Stanley Fish Style"
Patricia Bizzell, professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross, was among a small panel of scholars who reviewed Stanley Fish’s controversial book, Save the World on Your Own Time, at the annual Modern Language Association (MLA) convention.
FOX25 Morning News | December 25, 2008 |
"History of Christmas"
Edward O'Donnell, associate professor of history at the College of the Holy Cross, provides insight into how many of today's Christmas traditions came to be.
San Antonio Express-News | December 22, 2008 |
"San Antonio expanding its focus on sports"
Victor Matheson, associate professor of economics at the College of the Holy Cross, gives insight into the financial realities of attracting more major sporting events to San Antonio, Texas.
The Boston Globe | December 21, 2008 |
"The Speechwriter in Chief"
Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003 and chief speechwriter for the Obama administration, was among The Boston Globe's "Bostonians of the Year."
The Washington Post | December 18, 2008 |
"Helping to Write History"
Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Class of 2003 and Barack Obama's chief speechwriter, talks about his work, his relationship with the president-elect, and what it's like being the youngest person ever to be selected as chief speechwriter for the president.
The Chronicle of Higher Education | December 12, 2008 |
"On the Road, Measuring the Miles per Applicant"
Suzanne Timmons, assistant director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, provides a glimpse into the life of a college admissions counselor during a recent recruiting trip to the Washington, D.C. area.
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NECN/Channel 3 | December 8, 2008 |
"Color marketing lures in the shoppers"
In response to an article in USA Today, David Gyscek, lecturer in visual arts at the College of the Holy Cross, was interviewed by NECN/Channel 3 about how more holiday shoppers are buying gifts based on color.
Telegram & Gazette | December 7, 2008 |
"East meets West in spirit"
The Boston Globe reviews the latest exhibit at the Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross, Yin Peet & Viktor Lois: Peace Between Human & God, an installation based on Daoist deity sculptures.
Telegram & Gazette | December 6, 2008 |
"WCHC hits 60th year"
The College of the Holy Cross celebrated the 60th birthday of WCHC 88.1, one of the oldest college radio stations in the nation, on Dec. 6, 2008. Students, staff and alumni gathered for a series of events including a re-blessing of the station by Rev. Michael C. McFarland S.J., president of the College and a talk by Joe Shortsleeve '79, WBZ-TV chief correspondent.
Telegram & Gazette | December 5, 2008 |
"Contrary to popular opinion, early voting not a wise move"
In an op-ed, David Schaefer, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, explains the negative side of early voting.
Telegram & Gazette | December 2, 2008 |
"Hot spot for research"
Matthew Ruppel, College of the Holy Cross Class of 2009, shared his experiences conducting research on global warming in the Siberian Arctic this summer.
The Boston Globe | November 27, 2008 |
"What an SAT score doesn't say"
In an op-ed, Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College of the Holy Cross, writes about the impact standardized testing has on the college admissions process and Holy Cross' decision to eliminate SAT/ACT requirements.
The New York Times | November 26, 2008 |
"Obama’s Speechwriter Moves to the White House"
President-elect Barack Obama has named Jon Favreau, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2003, chief speechwriter of the White House.
The New York Times (Nov. 26, 2008)
Obama’s Speechwriter Moves to the White House
The Boston Globe (Nov. 26, 2008)
Massachusetts man staying on as Obama speechwriter
The Boston Globe | November 24, 2008 |
"Once-mighty SAT losing its clout"
In a front page story, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses how making SATs an optional part of the admissions process has broadened the applicant pool.
Telegram & Gazette | November 20, 2008 |
"Faith & music, in harmony"
Carol Lieberman, associate professor of music at the College of the Holy Cross, James David Christie, professor of music at the College, and Jacob Street ’10, talk about their role in the “Musical Visions of Jesus and Eternity: Olivier Messiaen and his Quartet for the End of Time.” The festival and symposium, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of French composer Olivier Messiaen, kicks off Nov. 23.
Telegram & Gazette | November 19, 2008 |
"Holy Cross snares New England theater award"
This is the second year in a row, the department of theatre at the College of the Holy Cross has been awarded the Moss Hart Award for best college play. Holy Cross received the award for their 2007 production, My Life with Albertine, directed by Lynn Kremer, professor of theater.
Wake Up Worcester | November 18, 2008 |
"Analyzing the Election"
Donald Brand, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, and Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor of political science at the College, are on the set of Wake Up Worcester to analyze election results.
Telegram & Gazette | November 16, 2008 |
"Holy Cross honors four basketball greats"
George Kaftan '49, Bob Cousy '50, Togo Palazzi '54, and Tom Heinsohn '56 saluted during halftime ceremony at sold-out Hart Center.
Telegram & Gazette (Nov. 16, 2008)
Holy Cross honors four basketball greats
Telegram & Gazette (Nov. 17, 2008)
Crusaders soar on banner day
The Boston Globe (Nov. 16, 2008)
Holy Cross honors some of its classiest
Connections (AJCU) | November 14, 2008 |
"Holy Cross and Sanata Dharma Establish Psychology Collaboration"
Danuta Bukatko, professor of psychology and Joseph H. Maguire '58 Professor in Education at the College of the Holy Cross, writes about Holy Cross' faculty partnership with Sanata Dharma University (USD), a Jesuit institution in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Telegram & Gazette | November 12, 2008 |
"Holy Cross Senior Receives Prize for Work During Semester in Washington, D.C."
The College of the Holy Cross has selected Patrick Reilly ’09, as the 2008 fall semester’s Maurizio Vannicelli Washington Semester Away program award for his work in the United States Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Old Glory Radio: News Talk AM 1650 | November 10, 2008 |
"Race and the Recent Election"
David Schaefer, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about race and the recent election with Old Glory Radio on the west coast.
On Faith (Newsweek/Washington Post) | November 10, 2008 |
"India's Bloody Mix of Caste and Cross"
In an op-ed, Mathew Schmalz, associate professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, shares his thoughts on anti-Christian violence in India.
Worcester News Tonight/NECN | November 5, 2008 |
"Worcester residents react to Obama's victory"
College of the Holy Cross students talk to the media about Barack Obama becoming the first African-American president in the U.S.
Worcester News Tonight/NECN (Nov. 5, 2008)
Worcester residents react to Obama's victory
Telegram & Gazette (Nov. 6, 2008)
Kindred candidate: Young people united to get Obama elected
Pulse Magazine | November 4, 2008 |
"Focus on Faculty - Holy Cross’ Elizabeth Morse"
Elizabeth Morse, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2009, is profiled in the November issue of Pulse Magazine.
Worcester News Tonight/NECN | November 3, 2008 |
"Candidates make final sprint on campaign trail"
Donald Brand, professor of political science at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the outcome of the 2008 presidential election.
Telegram & Gazette | October 31, 2008 |
"Piety and politics"
Mathew N. Schmalz, professor of religious studies and director of the College Honors Program at the College of the Holy Cross, talks about the role religion is playing in the 2008 presidential election.
Telegram & Gazette | October 30, 2008 |
"Shoeboxes of Cheer"
Gbenimah Slopadoe, a member of the College of the Holy Cross class of 2010, talks about his personal experience in Ghana with Operation Christmas Child, a program that distributes gift-filled shoe boxes to 8 million children in more than 90 countries for Christmas.
USA Today | October 27, 2008 |
"Tight times boost public colleges"
In a front page article on whether the economy is impacting students' decisions to apply to private colleges, Ann McDermott, director of admissions at the College of the Holy Cross, says her office is as busy as ever.