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 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 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 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 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 The Anthony S. Fauci Integrated Science Complex was renamed to honor Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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 Benton Whitley graduates and becomes an outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
2012 Patriot League members were authorized to offer 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.
2011 The college dedicated Figge Hall, a new residence hall located on the upper campus closer to the Easy Street halls.
2011 Philip L. Boroughs, previously the Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Georgetown University, was named president, succeeding Michael C. McFarland.
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.

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