From academic distinction and student leadership to campus transformation, mission in action, and record generosity, these five themes capture a year of momentum at 海角直播.
Academic Distinction That Turns Heads Nationwide
2025 was a banner year for academic excellence at Holy Cross.
- The Computer Science Program surged in enrollment and quality, earning recognition from the nation鈥檚 leading honor society.
- The Elementary Education Program received top marks for teacher preparation.
- Students presented at major national psychology conferences, while faculty earned transformative support, and Fulbright Scholar recognition.
Students Leading With Purpose On Campus and Around the World
From first-generation trailblazers to student-athletes rewriting record books, Holy Cross students showed what it means to lead with heart.
Highlights included:
- Neftali Pe帽ate鈥檚 inspiring journey as a first-gen commuter leader.
- Aurora Nu帽ez earning statewide honors for academic excellence.
- Breakthrough internships and experiential learning stories鈥攆rom Disney鈥檚 Jungle Cruise to forensic pathology and leading sustainable city discussions.
- The historic victory by Men鈥檚 Tennis over the nation’s top team, playoff runs by soccer, and stories of resilience like 鈥淭he Captain Who Refused to Quit.鈥�
Campus Being Transformed鈥擝rick by Brick, Light by Light
Holy Cross made bold physical and institutional investments in its future:
- Groundbreaking on the
- Launch of an , complete with first-ever field lights鈥攁 milestone for campus life and community pride.
- , honoring the Brothers of Holy Cross and supported by a $1 million gift.These additions signal a campus stepping confidently into its next era鈥攐ne that supports more students, more activity, and more connection.
The Mission in Action: Faith, Formation, and the Holy Cross Charism
Mission was not just spoken on campus. It was lived, via the speakers addressing the timely topics our of time and students who served the community and the globe. Faith was at the heart of it all.
- The College welcomed Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, as Commencement speaker.
- Faculty, staff, and students engaged service and formation through Lenten reflections, , and service at La Casa de Amistad.
- Campus ministry deepened its reach with global collaborations and spiritual renewal, including the future addition of an Adoration Chapel at a forthcoming student union, made possible by a $1 million gift.
A Community Rising Together with Record Philanthropy and National Attention
The Holy Cross community showed unprecedented strength and unity:
- A record-breaking $9.4 million in gifts fueled scholarships, mission programs, campus projects, and faculty support.
- Giving Tuesday shattered its all-time record.
- Holy Cross stories reached new audiences through regional and
- The College welcomed distinguished leaders for the , reinforcing the College鈥檚 growing reputation for forming ethical and mission-informed leaders.
2025 proved that momentum isn鈥檛 abstract鈥攊t鈥檚 measurable, visible, and accelerating.