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�鶹��Ƶ Student, South Bend-native, Jelani Cotton, Named Fulbright Scholar

Matt Palmer — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:49:02 +0000

�鶹��Ƶ student Jelani Cotton has been named a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Program, earning the opportunity to spend a year in Spain as an English Teaching Assistant, where he will teach, serve, and engage in cultural…

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�鶹��Ƶ Partners with the Centre Le Pèlerin from Montreal enhancing the College’s global outreach

Matt Palmer — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:09:25 +0000

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�鶹��Ƶ Professor Selected as First Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Matt Palmer — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:54:22 +0000

�鶹��Ƶ is proud to announce that Dr. Steve Varela, Associate Professor and Chair of the Business Department, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Romania. This marks the first Fulbright Scholar designation in…

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Everything You Need to Know About Commencement at �鶹��Ƶ

Matt Palmer — Mon, 12 May 2025 21:07:33 +0000

�鶹��Ƶ will celebrate its 58th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, honoring the achievements of the graduating class and marking their transition into the global network of Holy Cross alumni. The Commencement Ceremony will begin at…

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Holy Cross Students Make Their Mark at Major Psychology Conference

Matt Palmer — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:38:40 +0000

Two senior students from �鶹��Ƶ, Jonathan Bachelor and Phil Robles II, presented their research at the Midwestern Psychological Association meeting in Chicago yesterday. Their poster, titled “I’m From the Government and I’m Here To Help: The…

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A Rising Social Ride Network Phenomenon Has Its Roots at �鶹��Ƶ

Matt Palmer — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:48:47 +0000

Liam Redmond arrived at �鶹��Ƶ on a scooter in late March and a wave of nostalgia hit him. Three years ago, he came to Holy Cross through the Gateway Program, an academic partnership that allows select students…

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Celebrating Women Leaders at �鶹��Ƶ

Matt Palmer — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:19:11 +0000

As the nation marks Women’s History Month —a time to celebrate the remarkable women shaping communities and institutions, �鶹��Ƶ here are just few of the women helping lead the way in mission, innovation, and student success.…

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First-Gen Holy Cross Standout Aurora Nunez Earns Statewide Recognition for Academic Excellence

Matt Palmer — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:34:28 +0000

For Aurora Nunez, being a first-generation college student isn’t just about breaking barriers—it’s about building a future. A sophomore at �鶹��Ƶ and a South Bend native, Nunez was recently named a recipient of the prestigious Realizing…

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A Transformational Gift: �鶹��Ƶ Celebrates $1 Million Investment in Faculty Development

Matt Palmer — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:38:10 +0000

Faculty at �鶹��Ƶ now have access to new professional development opportunities thanks to the generosity of longtime benefactor and board of trustees member Barbara O’Connor. A special gathering at the Pfiel Center was held on Feb.…

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