News & Events

Science-related news and events are integrated throughout the Holy Cross curriculum and daily campus life.  Browse this regularly updated list of features and press releases.

2012

• May 31, 2012
  Blog: Daly ’13 to Help Oxfam America Mobilize Volunteer Teams Nationally
• May 29, 2012
  Blog: Zabinski ’13 Spends Summer Conducting Science Research in Peru
• May 24, 2012
  Senior Chemistry Major Presents HIV Research at National Conference
• May 21, 2012
  Creative Writing Course at Holy Cross Explores the Link Between Science and Literature
• May 9, 2012
  Senior Spotlight: Patrick Lowe Poised to Join Storied Tradition of Holy Cross Graduates in Medical Profession
• May 9, 2012
  Senior Spotlight: Academics and Athletics at Holy Cross Give Devin Brown ‘Best of Both Worlds’
• April 26, 2012
  Five Things to Know About Michelle Oviedo ’12
• April 20, 2012
  Renehan ’12 Awarded Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Indonesia
• April 9, 2012
  Science Ambassadors to Present ‘Hogwarts at Holy Cross’ for Local Children
• Feb. 17, 2012
  Blog: Nelson ’10 Shares Her Experiences Following Holy Cross
• Feb. 16, 2012
  MacArthur Fellow to Give Talk on Environment
• Feb. 14, 2012
  Psychology Major Presents Research at Harvard Conference
• Jan. 31, 2012
  College Submits Encouraging Progress Report on Carbon Neutral Plan

• Jan. 17, 2012
  Blog: McClay ’13 Studies Zoology in Africa During Semester Abroad

2011

• Nov. 21, 2011
  Holy Cross Math Professor Receives Distinguished Teaching Award
• Nov. 18, 2011
  Video: Holy Cross Psychologist Explores Sleep Deprivation Among Adolescents
  

• Oct. 27, 2011
  Blog: Nicoletta ’15 Found What She Was Looking for in a College
  
• Oct. 27, 2011
  Blog: Luu ’15 Eager to Take Part in Service Opportunities in Area

• Oct. 27, 2011
  Blog: Cook ’15 Finds Out Why Alumni Rave About Holy Cross

• Oct. 19, 2011
  Holy Cross Junior Awarded Scholarship to Pursue Teaching Career in Urban Areas

• Oct. 6, 2011
  Internationally Recognized Environmental Scientists to Give Lectures at Holy Cross
  
  

• Sept. 29, 2011
  Photo Gallery: Students Present Summer Research and Internship Experiences at Poster Sessions

• Sept. 26, 2011
  Live Video: Sleep Expert to Discuss ‘The ABC’s of ZZZ’s During Adolescence’
• September 13, 2011
  Inside Higher Ed: 'The Time for Science' by Chemistry Professor Rick Herrick

• August 9, 2011
  'Holy Cross Students Research Cancer'

• August 8, 2011
  3-2 Engineering Program Offers Students Distinctive Option

• August 4, 2011
  Video: 103 Students Conducted Leading-Edge Research on Campus This Summer

• July 7, 2011
  Blog: Active Student Leader Willis-Berry ’13 Offers Look at Campus Life

• June 13, 2011
  Two Holy Cross Students Awarded Competitive Full-Tuition Science Scholarship

• June 6, 2011
  “Think Twice Before Reaching For A Caffeine Boost”

• June 6, 2011
  Holy Cross Junior Receives Prestigious National Science Scholarship

• June 6, 2011
  Cartwright ’11: First-Year Course Requirement Sparked My Passion for Research

• May 31, 2011
  Drury ’11 to Research Colon Cancer in Australia Under Fulbright Grant

• May 25, 2011
  Photo Gallery: Science Fair Inspired By Harry Potter Delights Children

• May 25, 2011
  Holy Cross Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Scholarship and Student Advising

• May 23, 2011
  “Zombie Prevention: Your Child’s Sleep”

• May 19, 2011
  “Sleep Experts Answer Your Questions On Teens And Shuteye”

• May 12, 2011
  “In the war on infections, add sugar”

• May 6, 2011
  Senior Spotlight: Science Research ‘Defined My Experience at Holy Cross,’ Says Metrano

• May 6, 2011
  Holy Cross Environmental Group to Turn Trash into Treasure

• May 4, 2011
  Live Video: Sleep Expert to Discuss ‘The ABC’s of ZZZ’s During Adolescence’

• April 31, 2011
  “From A to ZZZZZ”

• April 28, 2011
  “Science makes magic at HC Hogwarts Fair”

• April 20, 2011
  Holy Cross Named to Princeton Review’s Green College Guide

• April 19, 2011
  5 Highlights From Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann’s Visit to Holy Cross

• April 11, 2011
  Science Ambassadors to Present “Hogwarts at Holy Cross” for Local Children

• April 8, 2011
  Science Students Present Research at Regional Symposium

• April 5, 2011
  Research Disproves Belief that Dogs are Juvenile Wolves

• March 29, 2011
  Holy Cross to Host 350 Math Scholars in Two-Day Meeting

• March 17, 2011
  Lecture by Nobel Laureate to follow annual ‘Hogwarts’ event

• March 15, 2011
  “Teens rise but don’t shine before school”

• March 10, 2011
  Student’s Research Shows BP Oil Rig Explosion Was Preventable

• March 9, 2011
  Eminent Mathematician to Give Annual Sulski Memorial Lecture at Holy Cross

• March 9, 2011
  “Do Teens Really Need Nine Hours of Sleep?”

• March 1, 2011
  Holy Cross Senior Brings Sleep Education Program to Worcester

• January 26, 2011
  Lectures to Focus on Freshwater Scarcity and Extinction of Species

• January 24, 2011
  Lecture Series Addresses the Environment in the Present Tense

• January 11, 2011
  Grant Will Bring Nobel Laureate to Holy Cross, Create Chemistry Research Fellowships

• January 3, 2011
  Holy Cross Chemistry Professor Named Distinguished O’Rorke Professor in the Liberal Arts

 2010

• Dec. 21, 2010
  Lighting Fair at Holy Cross Helps Consumers Save Energy and Dollars

• Dec. 13, 2010
  Holy Cross’ New Science Complex Buildings Receive LEED Gold Certification

• Dec. 9, 2010
  Photo Gallery: Crowley '11 Shares Adventures From His Four-Week Excursion to Siberia
  

• Nov. 12, 2010
  Conference Explores Role of Science and Religion in America’s Founding

• November 8, 2010
  View photos of Dr. Fauci's visit to Holy Cross

• November 8, 2010
  Watch entire lecture from renowned scientist Anthony Fauci, M.D.'62

• November 8, 2010
  Emily Cartwright '11 conducts interview with Dr. Fauci

• November 8, 2010
  Leading Scientist, Fauci ’62, Meets with Students, Delivers Talk

• October 20, 2010
  International Leader in HIV/AIDS Research, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci to Speak at Holy Cross

• October 15, 2010
  Photo Gallery: How Do Holy Cross Students Spend Their Time When Class Isn’t in Session?

• September 27, 2010
  Science Café a Popular Choice Among Students

• September 10, 2010
  Blog: Canepa ’12 Plans to Live Out Passion for Sciences, Animals in Kenya/Tanzania Study Abroad Experience

• September 10, 2010
  Jesuit Heritage Lecture to Explore Missionary Scientists in China

• September 1, 2010
  Lectures to Focus on Environmental Challenges in Our Students’ Lifetimes

• August 2, 2010
  Photo Gallery: A Look at Summer Science Research Conducted at Holy Cross

• June 17, 2010
  Two Holy Cross Students Receive Science Scholarships

• June 11, 2010
  Holy Cross Receives Grant to Promote Women in the Sciences

• May 24, 2010
  Recent Grad Receives Competitive National Institutes of Health Award

• May 14, 2010
  Holy Cross Receives Grant to Work with Worcester Area Schools

• May 11, 2010
  Recent Holy Cross Graduate Awarded Fulbright to Research and Study in Ukraine

• April 20, 2010
  Live Video: Chemistry Professor to Bring Science Alive in Eye-Popping Lab Demonstrations

• April 12, 2010
  Hogwarts and all; Learning basics of science at Holy Cross (Telegram & Gazette)

• April 7, 2010
  Holy Cross Alumnus to Compare Music and Math in Annual Lecture

• March 29, 2010
  Science Ambassadors to Present 12th Annual "Hogwarts at Holy Cross"

• March 26, 2010
  Video: Blessing and Dedication Ceremony Mark Official Opening of $64 Million Science Complex

• March 24, 2010
  Holy Cross Junior Receives Prize for Thesis During Semester in D.C.

• March 23, 2010
  'Out of the shadows'; $64M Holy Cross science complex dedicated

• March 15, 2010
  Holy Cross Celebrates Official Opening of Integrated Science Complex

• March 12, 2010
  Before and After Video Shows Extensive Renovation of Haberlin Hall

• March 12, 2010
  Live Video: Holy Cross to Celebrate Opening of Integrated Science Complex on March 23

• February 19, 2010

  Holy Cross Attracts Experts from Across the Globe for Neuroscience Conference
  

• February 17, 2010
  Provincial of the New England Province of Jesuits to Address Students at Holy Cross

• January 22, 2010
  Newly Renovated Haberlin Hall Opens Its Doors, Marks Completion of Integrated Science Complex

• Winter 2010
  Students thrive in the Summer Research Program, where unique side-by-side experience with faculty boosts their post-College plans

  2009

• November 19, 2009
  Holy Cross Chemistry Professor Receives Award for Protein Splicing Research

• November 17, 2009
  Video: Learn About Holy Cross’ Carbon Neutral Plan

• November 9, 2009
  Fr. Arrupe Statue Dedicated in Smith Labs Courtyard

• September 15, 2009
  Holy Cross Finalizes Carbon Neutral Plan

• September 9, 2009
  Holy Cross Students to Present Summer Research at Annual Symposium

• August 6, 2009
  Video: Student-Faculty Research Teams Talk About Summer Science Projects

• July 9, 2009
  Holy Cross Faculty Lead Professional Development Workshops for Worcester School Teachers

• Summer 2009 Syllabus
  Abnormal Psychology

• June 11, 2009
  Internship at Autism Speaks Merges Student’s Passion for Medicine and Science

• June 5, 2009
  In Weekly Seminars, Students Hear Firsthand From Professors Conducting Groundbreaking Research

• May 27, 2009
  Professor’s Scientific Work Sparks Student’s Interest in Research

• May 22, 2009
  Holy Cross Receives Competitive Science Grant

• May 1, 2009
  Senior Spotlight: Blaise Cummo '09

• May 1, 2009
  Senior Spotlight: Elizabeth Morse '09, class valedictorian

• Spring 2009
  New Home, New Discoveries

• April 22, 2009
  Recent Holy Cross Graduate Awarded Knowles Science Teaching Fellowship

• April 17, 2009
  Holy Cross Junior Wins Goldwater Scholarship

• January 29, 2009
  New Smith Labs at Holy Cross Dedicated, Blessed
  

• January 28, 2009
  Photo Gallery: Take a Look at the New Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories at Holy Cross
  

• January 23, 2009
  Video: First Class in Smith Laboratories 'Inaugurates' Chalkboard
  

• January 21, 2009
  Watch Time-Lapse of New Science Building Now; On Jan. 23 Tune in to Watch Live Dedication and Blessing
  

• January 21, 2009
  Park B. and Linda Smith Laboratories Completed, Classes Begin
  

• January 21, 2009
  MEDIA ADVISORY: Dedication and Blessing of New Science Building at Holy Cross
  

  2008

• August 19, 2008
  Months Away From Opening its Doors, Science Complex Starts to Look Like Artist Renderings
  

• June 17, 2008
  Video: Interior work, Exterior Building Finishes on Summer Agenda for Science Complex

• January 3, 2008
  Science Complex Interior Current Focus of Construction Crews
  

  2007

• December 5, 2007
  Holy Cross' Distinguished Program Prepares Graduates Remarkably Well for Medical School

• December 5, 2007
  Holy Cross’ Premedical Program Among Best in the Nation

• November 28, 2007
  Senior Vice President Talks About Need for New Science Complex in Video 

• November 19, 2007
  In a Series of Video Messages, Holy Cross Administrators Talk About New Science Complex

• November 13, 2007
  Construction Update: New Steel Structure in Science Complex Nearly Complete 

• September 28, 2007
  Watch Video of the 'Topping Out' Ceremony of the Linda and Park B. Smith Laboratories

• September 28, 2007
  Construction Milestone Reached, New Science Building Named for Longtime Benefactor

• April 11, 2007
  Webcam Offers Real Time View of Construction Progress on New Science Complex

• Winter 2007
  Investing in Discovery (Holy Cross Magazine)

• January 10, 2007
  Holy Cross Announces Plans for Science Complex