As Pope Leo XIV begins his Africa journey today, Prof. Mathew Schmalz shares how each stop reflects a global call for peace. His latest in @us.theconversation.com highlights the Church’s growing role in Africa and the power of dialogue, unity, and reconciliation. https://bit.ly/4c5nnDC

As Massachusetts prepares to host seven #FIFAWorldCup matches at Foxborough's Gillette Stadium this June, professor of economics Rob Baumann spoke with @nbcboston.com#FIFAWorldCupto weigh in on the real economic impact for the region. https://bit.ly/4vkzTXl

The calendar says spring… so we’re speaking it into existence 🌸 Manifesting sunshine, warm days and The Hill in full bloom any day now 💜 #FirstDayOfSpring

Charlie Baker, president of the NCAA and former Massachusetts governor, will address #HolyCross2026 at Commencement this year! We’re proud to award honorary degrees to Baker and Tim Garvin, president and CEO of United Way of Central Massachusetts. 🎓 bit.ly/4lFkrRv

Happy first day of classes, Crusaders! 💜 Welcome back! 📸: Colin McAlister '29

Greetings from The Hill! Missing our Crusaders this week.

Clocking out on the last day of classes! Happy Spring Break, Crusaders! 💜

winter nights on The Hill 💫 Photo: Lia Wong-Ferreira '29

A beautiful start to the spring semester 🕯️ Our 12th Annual Multifaith Community Prayer brought students, faculty, staff, and community members together in Mary Chapel to share readings, music, reflection, and celebration across traditions.

Happy FDOC 💜 Welcome back, everyone!

In Nov. 1962, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to a packed Field House at Holy Cross — nine months before his “I Have a Dream” speech. Today and every day, we are reminded of his powerful words and actions that have inspired the world for decades.

the last winter calm before the semester starts ❄️ see you next week!

Friday vibes, wherever winter break takes you ❤ we miss you, 'Saders. 📷: Connor Duffy '29

Prof. Amber Hupp is pioneering research into fragrance science, exploring the chemical combinations behind familiar scents and the powerful way they connect us to memory and emotion. 🌹 Read the full story in HCM. https://bit.ly/44BPrub

FR Mac - offering real cura personalis in the best of the Jesuit tradition - told us to take a break from social media this week. We’re grateful for a week of restful reflection – and hope you’re able to do the same. See you all in the new year!

Wishing our Holy Cross community a blessed Christmas. As we conclude the Advent season and welcome Christ, we are reminded of our shared commitment to faith, justice, and care for one another. May this season of hope also bring rest, reflection, and renewal. 🎄 ❤️

Once upon a time, telling ghost stories was a Christmas pastime. Grab a cup of cocoa and read more about the spooky origins of this tradition as told to us by Holy Cross English professors Debra Gettelman and Susan Sweeney. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3L2xC0N

ED 1 decisions are live - and so is O'Kane's glow up! ✨ Swipe to check out our new Enrollment Welcome Center. Read more about some special additions 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pI7cR8

Scenes from our 47th annual Lessons & Carols Thursday night. Magical 💫

first snowfall magic ❄️ 📷 : Colin McAlister '29, Connor Duffy '29

It’s #GivingTuesday — a day to uplift the places and communities we care about. 💟 Your gift today ensures every student has the chance to thrive at Holy Cross. Be part of our story → https://give.holycross.edu/giving-tuesday-2025/?a=11372228

Prof. Sarah Luria and three HC students spent the summer working with Worcester’s Green Island neighborhood — mapping litter, improving recycling systems, and supporting community clean-ups. Read more in HCM 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MbPuq0

The countdown is ON! For the first time since 1956, @hcrossfb returns to @fenwaypark this Saturday to take on Georgetown. Take a look back at our history at the ballpark — from 1916 to today. National Anthem singer… TBD 👀

HC is excited to launch the #Worcester Pillar Micro-Grant Pilot Program — a new initiative supporting faculty and staff projects that strengthen campus–city partnerships. 💜 🔗 https://bit.ly/47IxVXj

"When a school is calling your name, go with your gut." ❤ #earlydecision #holycross

Our resident ghosts return to wish everyone a fun & safe Halloween 👻

Every campus has ghost stories... some of ours just might be true. check out some spooky season stories 🔗 https://magazine.holycross.edu/

Join us Wednesday for a special discussion on Holy Cross’ new economic impact report — highlighting our role as a vital anchor for Worcester and Massachusetts. Hear from President Rougeau & experts from Econsult Solutions, Inc. 🎥 Tune in 10–11 a.m. → https://holycross.zoom.us/j/98154717817

A night of art, storytelling & community 💜 Led by artist + alum John Vo ’11, Living Threads: Community, Culture & the Áo Dài invited students, alumni & neighbors to explore the legacy of the Vietnamese áo dài—then add to it through hands-on art & shared reflection.

It’s National Horror Movie Day, so we consulted our resident horror expert — Prof. Scott Malia — on what NOT to do if you find yourself in a scary movie. (Spoiler: don’t go in the basement.) Read his full list in HCM → https://bit.ly/4oEp7Y1 📹: Madeline Carr '29

Video post cards from The Hill ❤️

hope everyone had a great fall break! The Hill and its glorious foliage are waiting for you 🍁 #HappyFriday

Professor Susan Elizabeth Sweeney — twice honored by the Poe Studies Association — shares timeless writing advice from Edgar Allan Poe; her key takeaway: write about what truly scares you. 💀 Read more in HCM (if you dare) → https://bit.ly/4hbTYIW

This summer, biology prof. Justin McAlister and his student team dove into Narragansett Bay to study Astrangia poculata (the northern star coral) and how climate change impacts its survival. See more photos & videos from their summer research 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hbTYIW

The October Harvest Moon making campus feel extra magical last night 🌝 📷: Colin McAlister '29

This summer, studio art major Sophie Sundaram ’26 turned her video calls and daily emotions into art. Through drawings, photos, and layered self-portraits, she explored what it means to see and be seen in the digital age. Read more in HCM → https://bit.ly/46FRJKi

Holy Cross and @necmusic have launched an accelerated B.A./M.M. pathway! This five-year program allows HC students to pursue any major in the liberal arts while receiving individualized music training at NEC. Applications open Fall 2025 🎵 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nOrhE8

Bulletin board goals! Wishing everyone a fun & safe Homecoming weekend. full weekend schedule 🔗 https://www.holycross.edu/alumni/homecoming

Ines de la Fuente ’25 explores how empathy and human flourishing drive true innovation in her honors thesis, ‘Happiness: A Startup Catalyst.’ Read how her Jesuit education, and, especially, cura personalis, inspired her scholarship and current work at PwC. https://bit.ly/42V1thj

officially bidding adieu to summer on The Hill 👋 volume up for some summertime zen 🔊 watch the full video here → https://bit.ly/4gM4giB

"The Poem Next Door — Worcester in Poetry" features the work of six nationally known local poets and Holy Cross faculty, students, and alumni. The exhibit explores the way literature and place shape one another in an interactive and immersive experience. Read more in HCM → https://bit.ly/46W6tEI

From neuroscience to the arts, Holy Cross students spent their summers exploring big questions. Check out some scenes from The Weiss Summer Research Symposium last Thursday, where the community comes together every fall to celebrate their work. #tbt

Another year in the Top 30! Holy Cross is ranked #27 among National Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges. 💜 We also earned recognition for Undergraduate Teaching, Social Mobility, First-Year Experiences, and Undergraduate Psychology.

Leaves changing, lattes brewing, and Linden Lane starting to glow. Happy #firstdayoffall!

We’re excited to welcome back John R. Hayes Jr. ’91 as Holy Cross’ new Vice President for Advancement. John returns to The Hill with more than 25 years of experience in higher education fundraising and alumni relations. Join us in congratulating John on his return to The Hill! https://bit.ly/428kT21

POV: campus from bird's eye view 🕊️

Sometimes helping is as simple as listening. Maddie Morton '25 found her passion for clinical psychology through volunteer work, research, and mentorship. Read her story in HCM → https://bit.ly/3V8e3Wr

field trip season = best season! reminder to get outside & enjoy nature this weekend. 🌿

Haley Murphy ’25 & Chinny Tiu ’25 are proving that there are many ways to make an impact in healthcare without becoming a doctor. They tackled antibiotic resistance through hands-on undergrad research and are only getting started. Read more in HCM → https://bit.ly/45Z03o8

AI is reshaping the way we work — faster than you might think. In his latest piece for The Conversation, sociology prof. Jeffrey Dixon explores how #artificialintelligence could transform job security in the U.S. and beyond, highlighting how Americans are uniquely vulnerable. bit.ly/4g2fEXs