College of the Holy Cross
Private college in Worcester
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| 2024 | The college reported its lowest admissions rate in history at 17.6 percent, with the largest applicant pool to date. |
| 2024 | Jalen Coker graduates and becomes a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers. C. J. Hanson graduates and is drafted as a Guard by the Kansas City Chiefs. |
| 2023 | Bob Chesney left Holy Cross to become head coach of James Madison, with Dan Curran from Merrimack succeeding him as head coach. |
| 2023 | A rematch between Holy Cross and Boston College was held, with BC winning 31–28. |
| 2023 | U.S. News & World Report ranked Holy Cross tied for 27th among liberal arts colleges, and fourth nationally in The Wall Street Journal's ranking of top Catholic colleges and universities. |
| 2023 | Liam Anderson graduates and becomes a linebacker in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts. Ayir Asante graduates and becomes a wide receiver in the NFL for the NY Giants. |
| 2022 | Holy Cross completed an undefeated 11-0 regular season, including wins against Buffalo (FBS), Harvard, and Yale. They received the #8 seed in the FCS playoffs, defeated New Hampshire 35-19 at home, and lost to #1 seed South Dakota State 42-21. |
| 2022 | Prior Performing Arts Center opened, a $110 million, 84,000 square foot facility designed to provide a center for the arts on campus. |
| 2022 | The Anthony S. Fauci Integrated Science Complex was renamed to honor Dr. Anthony Fauci. |
| 2022 | Benton Whitley graduates and becomes an outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams. |
| 2021 | In the spring season, Holy Cross went undefeated in Patriot League play (3-0) and won the league title. |
| 2021 | In the fall season, Holy Cross won their third consecutive Patriot League Championship with a 6-0 conference record and 10-3 overall. The team achieved their first FCS playoff victory, defeating Sacred Heart 13-10 in the first round before losing to Villanova. |
| 2021 | Vincent D. Rougeau, formerly dean of the Boston College Law School, became president, making history as the first lay and first Black president of the college. |
| 2020 | Holy Cross Crusaders football team participated in the FCS Playoffs First Round, losing to South Dakota State 3-31. |
| 2020 | Washington Monthly ranked Holy Cross 18th among liberal arts colleges based on contribution to public good, social mobility, research, and public service. |
| 2020 | Construction of the Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center was completed, replacing the former Field House. |
| 2019 | Holy Cross won the Patriot League title with a 7-6 overall record and earned an automatic berth to the FCS playoffs, losing in the first round to Monmouth. |
| 2019 | Forbes ranked Holy Cross 77th among all colleges and universities in its 'America's Top Colleges' list and 33rd among liberal arts colleges. |
| 2019 | The college ended its need-blind admissions policy. |
| 2019 | John F. Thero was named Entrepreneur of the Year for Life Sciences in the United States by Ernst & Young following the landmark REDUCE-IT trial for Amarin Corporation. |
| 2018 | After a three-decade hiatus, the Holy Cross football team traveled to Chestnut Hill to resume the rivalry with Boston College. |
| 2018 | Bob Chesney became head coach of Holy Cross, finishing his first season with 4 consecutive wins and a 5-6 overall record. |
| 2018 | The college began publicly exploring the possibility of changing its 'Crusader' mascot and associated imagery, but ultimately decided to retain the mascot while distinguishing its use from historical Crusades associations. |
| 2018 | The college decided to phase out the Knight imagery, retiring the Holy Cross mascot Iggy T. Crusader and adopting a purple shield with interlocking 'HC' as the primary logo. |
| 2018 | Jimmy Murray graduates and is signed as an offensive lineman by the Kansas City Chiefs. |
| 2017 | By this year, the college had reduced its carbon emissions by 46.8 percent since 2007. |
| 2016 | Holy Cross men's basketball team qualified for the NCAA tournament and earned its first tournament win since 1953. |
| 2016 | Recognized as one of the Hidden Ivies in the guide 'The Hidden Ivies, 3rd Edition', highlighting its academic and admissions standards comparable to Ivy League institutions. |
| 2016 | Kalif Raymond graduates and becomes a wide receiver and punt returner for the Detroit Lions. |
| September 2016 | Thomas P. Joyce '59 Contemplative Center opened in September, providing a dedicated retreat space for students. |
| 2015 | Holy Cross announced the construction of a $22 million retreat facility in West Boylston, Massachusetts, spanning 52 acres. |
| 2015 | Malcolm Miller became the first player to sign a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors and subsequently won an NBA championship. |
| 2013 | The Patriot League transitioned back to traditional scholarship football after previously prohibiting football scholarships. |
| 2012 | Patriot League members were authorized to offer football scholarships. |
| 2012 | Rev. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J. became the 32nd president of the college. |
| 2012 | Keitani Graham competed in the London Olympic Games as a wrestler representing Micronesia. |
| 2012 | Chandler Fenner graduates and becomes a Super Bowl champion and CFL Grey Cup Winner. Mike McCabe graduates and is signed as an offensive lineman by the Green Bay Packers. |
| 2012 | Christopher Droney nominated as United States Court of Appeals Judge for the Second Circuit by President Barack Obama |
| 2011 | Philip L. Boroughs, previously the Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Georgetown University, was named president, succeeding Michael C. McFarland. |
| 2011 | The college dedicated Figge Hall, a new residence hall located on the upper campus closer to the Easy Street halls. |
| 2010 | Holy Cross achieved the highest ranking among 28 U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities for the percentage of graduates joining the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. |
| 2010 | Dominic Randolph graduates as a Walter Payton Award candidate and later plays QB for the New York Giants. |
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