College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross celebrated its 180th Commencement on Friday, May 22 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Charlie Baker, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and former governor of Massachusetts, delivered the address to the 803 seniors graduating this year and their families. In addition to Baker, Holy Cross also awarded an honorary degree to Tim Garvin, president and CEO of the United Way of Central Massachusetts.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates more than 1,600 students who were named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List.

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.

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!

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Haley Welsh on receiving the 2023 Vannicelli Washington Semester Program Award (Spring '22). The Vannicelli Washington Semester Program Award is given for the best thesis in the Washington Semester Program.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Sloane Larsen on receiving the 2023 Shirley Verrett French Prize. The Shirley Verrett French Prize in Memory of the Rev. Lionel P. Honore, S. J. is awarded to the top French major in the graduating class as determined by the French faculty.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Kathleen McCarthy on receiving the 2023 Vannicelli Washington Semester Program Award (Fall '21). The Vannicelli Washington Semester Program Award is given for the best thesis in the Washington Semester Program.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Alexandra Biggs on receiving the 2023 Edward F. Wall Jr. Prize. The Edward F. Wall Jr. Prize is awarded annually to a fourth-year student whose research essay in any field of history is judged by the Department of History to be exemplary. The prize is in memory of Edward F. Wall Jr., a former Chair of the Department and Class Dean, who was a member of the faculty for 34 years.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Peter Oliver on receiving the 2023 Varsity Club Norton Prize. The Varsity Club Norton Prize is given to an outstanding student-athlete.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates 11 students who received the 2023 Presidential Service Award. The Presidential Service Award honors graduating seniors who have, to an exceptional degree, used their time, talents and resources in service to the College, their fellow students and the Worcester community.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Julia Cashman on receiving the 2023 George B. Moran Award.The George B. Moran Award is the highest honor given by the College to a graduating senior in recognition of exemplary scholarship and leadership.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Mo Amin on receiving the 2023 Maurizio Vannicelli Prize in Italian Studies. The Maurizio Vannicelli Prize in Italian Studies is awarded for the best essay on a theme of Italian literature or culture.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Margaret Hannick on receiving the 2023 George B. Moran Award.The George B. Moran Award is the highest honor given by the College to a graduating senior in recognition of exemplary scholarship and leadership.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Samantha Marzi on receiving the 2023 Study Abroad Independent Project Prize. The Study Abroad Independent Project Prize is given for initiative, seriousness of purpose, and excellence in a Study Abroad Independent Project.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Ganiyat Karimu on receiving the 2023 Carter G. Woodson Prize. The Carter G. Woodson Prize is given to a fourth-year student for outstanding scholarly or artistic achievement in African American Studies.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Riley Flint on receiving the 2023 George Bernard Shaw Award. The George Bernard Shaw Award is given for the best essay in dramatic literature or film.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Alexandra Adamek on receiving the 2023 Freeman M. Saltus Prize. The Freeman M. Saltus Prize is awarded for excellence in writing essays on labor or economics.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Benjamin Kelly on receiving the 2023 Strain Gold Medal. The Strain Gold Medal is given for the best essay submitted during the academic year on a subject taken from the field of philosophy.