College of the Holy Cross congratulates Tara E. McGuire on receiving the 2021 Vin Forde Memorial Award. The Vin Forde Memorial Award is awarded annually by the faculty of the Department of Religious Studies to the graduating senior who best exemplifies the values of Vin Forde: dedication to the academic study of religion alongside a manifest commitment to both the Catholic and civic communities, represented in the individual's service to the College, Church, and broader community.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Elizabeth R. Goodman on receiving the 2021 Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Award. The Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Award honors a student who has achieved excellence in academic work from the perspective of critical feminist and/or gender theory and who has demonstrated engagement with issues of pressing concern to women and LGBTQIA+ persons.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Molly H. Nadel on receiving the 2021 Dr. Marianthi Georgoudi Memorial Award. The Dr. Marianthi Georgoudi Memorial Award is given to the outstanding graduating Psychology major as judged by the faculty of the Psychology Department. This award is in memory of Dr. Georgoudi, a longtime a member of the Holy Cross Psychology Department.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Meghan E. Cooper on receiving the 2021 Edna Dwyer Grzebien Prize. The Edna Dwyer Grzebien Prize is awarded for excellence and commitment in the study of world languages.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Jordana B. Irzyk on receiving the 2021 George H. Hampsch Award. The George H. Hampsch Award is given for outstanding contribution to the Cause of Peace. This award is in memory of Dr. Hampsch, who had been a longtime member of Holy Cross' Philosophy Department.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Sarah A. Billis on receiving the 2021 Rev. William F. Hartigan Medal. The Rev. William F. Hartigan Medal is awarded for the best essay on a subject in Religion.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Maeve C. Brin on receiving the 2021 Thomas P. Imse Alpha Kappa Delta Award. The Thomas P. Imse Alpha Kappa Delta Award is given to a fourth-year sociology major who is a member of Alpha Kappa Delta. This award is in recognition of scholarly excellence and demonstrated commitment to learning for the service of humankind.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Christine E. McLaughlin on receiving the 2021 Leonard Award. The Leonard J. McCarthy, S.J., Memorial Prize is awarded for the best essay in the criticism of English or American Literature.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates James N. Garry on receiving the 2021 Rev. Robert F. Healey, S. J., Greek Prize. The Rev. Robert F. Healey, S.J., Greek Prize is awarded by the Classics Department to a fourth-year Classics major who has attained a high degree of proficiency in the study of Ancient Greek.

The College of the Holy Cross is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2025. Hailing from 33 states, and 15 different countries, more than 16% of Holy Cross' Class of 2025 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 2025!

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Nanrawee Kitiarsa on receiving the 2021 Karen Gottschang Turner Asian Studies Award. The Karen Gottschang Turner Asian Studies Award is presented to a fourth-year Asian Studies major or concentrator who has submitted the most outstanding piece of scholarly or artistic work as judged by a committee of Asian Studies faculty. The award also recognizes distinctive academic achievement in the Asian Studies curriculum and contribution to the Asian Studies Program.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates John L. Holmgren on receiving the 2021 American Institute of Chemists Foundation Award. The American Institute of Chemists Foundation Award goes to an outstanding fourth-year chemistry major for a demonstrated record of ability, leadership, and professional promise.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Meghan E. O'Keefe on receiving the 2021 George J. Allen, Ph. D., '65 Psychology Award. The George J. Allen, Ph.D., '65 Psychology Award is given to a fourth-year psychology major who best exemplifies the integration of empirical scientific research and community service.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Christelle M. R. Paul on receiving the 2021 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 more than 1,451 students who were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List.

Holy Cross celebrated its 175th Commencement on Friday, May 21 on the College's Fitton Field. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield delivered the address to 748 graduating seniors in the Class of 2021. In addition to Thomas-Greenfield, Holy Cross also awarded an honorary degree to Holy Cross alumnus Dr. Michael Collins '77, chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Medical School and senior vice president for the health sciences for the University of Massachusetts.

Holy Cross senior defender Haley Walker been selected to the 2021 Academic All-Patriot League women's lacrosse team, as announced by the conference office. To be eligible, a student-athlete must have reached sophomore academic standing with at least a 3.20 cumulative grade point average, and be a starter or key reserve.

Senior Gabe Piepergerdes, a member of the Holy Cross men's track and field team, has been selected as the 2020-21 winner of the Daniel Allen Sportsmanship Award. Presented by the Holy Cross Varsity Club, the Allen Award goes to the player whose unselfish teamwork and dedication to the good of the team reflect the values lived by Coach Allen.

The College of the Holy Cross is pleased to announce that Emma Davison '21 has been selected to deliver the Class of 2021 valedictory address at the Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 21.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates more than 1,453 students who were named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List.

Holy Cross junior Jolie Creo has been selected to the 2021 All-Patriot League second team in women's lacrosse, as voted by the conference's head coaches. Creo started all six games at attack for the Crusaders this season, and led the team in scoring with 36 points on 27 goals and nine assists.

Holy Cross head football coach Bob Chesney has announced the addition of 14 student-athletes to his team's roster during the early signing period on Wednesday, Dec. 16.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Alison Emery '23, Angelo Carbone '22 and Bridget Whelpley '21, who took home multiple prizes at the Brenau Invitational Mediation Tournament. The team won second place in both the Mediator and Advocate/Client categories. In addition, students Bridget Whelpley '21 and Angelo Carbone '22 won first place in the individual award category for best Advocate /Client Scores. Whelpley also won first place In the Individual Mediator category and was presented with the Elizabeth Baumgardner Award, which is given to the Individual student with the highest combined score in the mediator and advocate roles at this tournament.

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

Less than two years after its founding, the Holy Cross chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society won the "Best New Chapter" award. The national organization lauded the Holy Cross chapter for "cultivating a broad membership base" and "gaining a prominent place in campus life." The Alexander Hamilton Society is a non-profit, non-partisan student organization committed to principled U.S. leadership in global affairs and educating upcoming leaders about America's role in the world.

Holy Cross' Chapter Omicron Epsilon of the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi has been named an "Honor Chapter" for its outstanding activities in 2019-20, an award that was bestowed to only 11 out of 627 chapters nationwide in 2019. This is the 4th time since 1997 that Holy Cross has received this distinction. Co-Chapter Advisers Bridget Franco, Daniel Frost and Rodrigo Fuentes, as well as the 20 students involved in this society, were instrumental in earning this year's recognition.

Six members of the Class of 2020 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach or conduct research abroad during the 2020-21 academic year. This year's recipients are headed to Germany, the Czech Republic, India and Malaysia. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is widely recognized as the most prestigious international exchange program in the world. The highly competitive grants are awarded on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential.

Six members of the Class of 2020 have been awarded Fulbright grants to teach or conduct research abroad during the 2020-21 academic year. This year's recipients are headed to Germany, the Czech Republic, India and Malaysia. The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is widely recognized as the most prestigious international exchange program in the world. The highly competitive grants are awarded on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Caroline Fredericks '21, Caitlin Marple '21 and Jake Mozeleski '22, who took part in the International Academy of Dispute Resolution (INADR) Vilnius. The team won first place in the Mediator category and placed fourth in the Advocate/Client pair category. In addition, students Caitlin Marple '21 and Jake Mozeleski '22 received first place individual awards in the Advocate/Client category, with Marple also receiving a third place individual award in the Mediator Category.

College of the Holy Cross congratulates Emma R. Powell on receiving the 2020 Vannicelli Washington Semester Program Award (Fall '18). The Vannicelli Washington Semester Program Award is given for the best thesis in the Washington Semester Program.