College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross congratulates two students who were awarded the Certificate in Entrepreneurship by the College's Carlyse and Arthur A. Ciocca '59 Center for Business, Ethics and Society. Launched in 2018, the Ciocca Center's mission is to foster a distinctively liberal arts approach to the study of business and its role in society. Through the Certificate in Entrepreneurship, the Ciocca Center empowers students to turn bold ideas into ventures that make an impact. Building on liberal arts foundation, students will learn how to develop, test, and refine creative concepts using proven entrepreneurial methods such as creating minimum viable products, engaging real users, and iterating based on feedback.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates 44 students who were awarded the Certificate in Business Fundamentals by the College's Carlyse and Arthur A. Ciocca '59 Center for Business, Ethics and Society. Launched in 2018, the Ciocca Center's mission is to foster a distinctively liberal arts approach to the study of business and its role in society. Through the Certificate in Business Fundamentals, the Ciocca Center provides opportunities for Holy Cross students to gain practical knowledge in marketing communications, global supply chain management, and strategic decision-making.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates 15 students who were awarded the Certificate in Finance & Banking by the College's Carlyse and Arthur A. Ciocca '59 Center for Business, Ethics and Society. Launched in 2018, the Ciocca Center's mission is to foster a distinctively liberal arts approach to the study of business and its role in society. Through the Certificate in Finance & Banking, the Ciocca Center offers students an inside look at the fast-paced world of banking, financial services, and wealth management through immersive learning and mentorship from industry professionals.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates three students awarded with the Certificate in Social Action & Civic Leadership by the College's Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning, Teaching, and Engaged Scholarship. Launched in 2001, the Donelan Office brings together faculty, staff, students, and community partners to address urgent community issues through teaching, learning, and engaged research. Rooted in the College's mission and guided by social justice, mutuality, and reciprocity, it promotes participatory, experiential learning through dialogue, reflection, co-learning, and long-term community partnerships. Through the Certificate in Social Action & Civic Leadership, the Donelan Office empowers students to turn their passion for justice into meaningful action.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates the students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates the students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates more than 1,600 students who were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List.

The College of the Holy Cross is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2029. Hailing from 39 U.S. states and territories and 15 different countries, this incoming class represents one of the most academically accomplished classes in the College's history. These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics. Welcome to Holy Cross, Class of 2029!

College of the Holy Cross congratulates more than 1,700 students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.

The College of the Holy Cross is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2028. Hailing from 507 different high schools, 41 U.S. states and territories and 13 different countries, this incoming class represents one of the most diverse and academically accomplished classes in the College's history. These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics. Welcome to Holy Cross, Class of 2028!

The College of the Holy Cross is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2027. Hailing from 38 states and territories, and 12 different countries, more than 15 percent of Holy Cross' Class of 2027 are first-generation college students. These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics. Welcome to Holy Cross, Class of 2027!

The College of the Holy Cross is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2026. Hailing from 575 high schools, 14 countries and four continents, twenty-five percent of the class are students of color and international students; 24 languages are spoken; and 50 members hold dual citizenship. These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics. Welcome to Holy Cross, Class of 2026!

Holy Cross celebrated its 179th Commencement on Friday, May 23 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Dr. Linda LeMura, president of Le Moyne College and the first female layperson to be named president of a Jesuit institution of higher education in the United States, delivered the address to the 733 seniors graduating this year and their families. In addition to LeMura, Holy Cross also awarded an honorary degree to Sister Barbara Rogers, RSCJ, a longtime leader of the Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart.

Holy Cross celebrated its 178th Commencement on Friday, May 24 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Space scientist and former president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Laurie Leshin delivered the address to 751 graduating seniors graduating this year. In addition to Leshin, Holy Cross also awarded an honorary degree to longtime Holy Cross administrator Rev. Paul F. Harman, S.J.

Holy Cross celebrated its 177th Commencement on Friday, May 26 at the DCU Center in Worcester. U.S. Senator Peter Welch '69 of Vermont, a Class of 1969 alumnus, delivered the address to 762 graduating seniors graduating this year. In addition to Welch, Holy Cross also awarded an honorary degree to housing and community development leader Rosanne Haggerty.

Holy Cross celebrated its 176th Commencement on Friday, May 27 at the DCU Center in Worcester. U.S. Acclaimed writer and infectious disease physician Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP delivered the address to 755 graduating seniors in the Class of 2022. In addition to Verghese, Holy Cross also awarded an honorary degree to Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J., the 32nd president of Holy Cross.

Thirty-one Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a ceremony held on Sunday, Oct. 23rd in the Rehm Library. The new inductees exemplify the society's values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service.

67 Holy Cross students were inducted into the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society, a national honor society recognizing the achievements of first-generation students, alumni, staff, faculty and administrators.

Forty-eight Holy Cross students were inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society at College of the Holy Cross, the oldest and most prestigious national honor society of the liberal arts and sciences. Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is highly selective, and selection is based primarily on scholastic achievement and breadth of education.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates senior Aaron Bernardezon receiving the 2023 Pedro Arrupe Medal for Outstanding Service. The Pedro Arrupe Medal for Outstanding Service is awarded to a graduating senior whose faith in the gospel is made visible through their work for justice, both at Holy Cross and beyond.

Thirty-four Holy Cross students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society founded in 1915, at a ceremony held on Sunday, Oct. 30th in the Rehm Library. The new inductees exemplify the society's values of excellence in scholarship, loyalty and service.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Isabelle McNamara-Angel on receiving the 2023 Nellie M. Bransfield Award. The Nellie M. Bransfield Award is given to a fourth-year outstanding actor/actress.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Daniel Desmond on receiving the 2022 Nellie M. Bransfield Award. The Nellie M. Bransfield Award is given to a fourth-year outstanding actor/actress.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates senior Marya Makuc on receiving the 2022 Pedro Arrupe Medal for Outstanding Service. The Pedro Arrupe Medal for Outstanding Service is awarded to a graduating senior whose faith in the gospel is made visible through their work for justice, both at Holy Cross and beyond.

Twelve Holy Cross students will take the stage to perform in the chamber opera "RASA" at the Prior Performing Arts Center's Luth Concert Hall. Performances will take place on April 27-29 at 7:30 p.m.

Eighteen Holy Cross students will take the stage to perform in the musical "Company" at the Prior Performing Arts Center's Luth Concert Hall. Performances will take place on February 16-18 at 7:30 p.m., as well as February 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Twenty-five Holy Cross students will take the stage to perform the play "Iphigenia" at the Prior Performing Arts Center's Boroughs Theatre. Performances will take place on November 3-5 and November 10-12 at 7:30 p.m., as well as November 6 and November 13 at 2 p.m.

Twenty-four Holy Cross students will take the stage to perform in the theatre production "Our Town" at the Fenwick Theatre. Performances will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 21-23 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, April 23 at 2:00 PM.