By Isabel Tehan On Thursday, Sept. 15, a fishbowl discussion entitled “Discussing Race in the Classroom & Beyond” was held in Rehm Library, where students, faculty, and staff came together to discuss racial identity within the Holy Cross community. Fishbowl discussions facilitate conversation, provide a safe space for […]
By Seamus Brennan On Saturday, Sept. 10, the College of the Holy Cross officially opened the Thomas P. Joyce ’59 Contemplative Center, following nearly a year and a half of construction. Located in the Wachussett Reservoir, the 33,800- square foot compound rests on a 52-acre hilltop site and […]
By Allyson Noenickx In recent months, the College of the Holy Cross has taken steps to review and address some of its problematic history and its connection with the institution of slavery. These initiatives began last fall when Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., president, commissioned the Mulledy/Healy Legacy […]
By Allyson Noenickx Throughout the summer, construction crews continued to make progress on the Hart Center construction project. Since crews first broke ground in April, they have made major renovations to the basketball arena and ice hockey rink–both of which are set to open later this fall for […]
By Kelsey Littlefield Frank Vellaccio, Ph.D., senior vice president, and Jacqueline Peterson, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, will each step down from their roles at the College of the Holy Cross, effective July 1, 2017. Vellaccio has held his position since July 2000 after […]
When I left for my year abroad, I had one goal in particular: to travel somewhere completely alone.
Comedian Orlando Baxter ’98 and Tim Harrington ’10, a member of the Boston-based duo Tall Heights, recently appeared on two separate airings of “Conan,” hosted by Conan O’Brien.
The College of the Holy Cross welcomed seven new faculty members this academic year. The new faculty members include two postdoctoral teaching fellows and five tenure-track professors.
The Spire 