Fiske Guide Includes Holy Cross Among 'Best and Most Interesting' Colleges

The College of the Holy Cross has again been featured in the Fiske Guide to Colleges, a guide compiled by former New York Times education editor, Edward B. Fiske.  The colleges and universities featured are among the “best and most interesting” throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Holy Cross has been highlighted for its accessible professors, top-notch academic programs, and strong Jesuit identity that emphasizes community engagement and responsibility.  According to the guide, students say that “professors are very accessible, personable, and willing to help.”

All first-year students participate in Montserrat, a universal living and learning program, which helps to acclimate them to seminar-style classes and allows them to meet peers and professors easily.  Furthermore, the small class sizes across all years allows “faculty members to keep in touch with undergraduates.” Fiske notes that students at Holy Cross are exposed to strong, challenging academics; top programs include biology, prehealth, English, history, and economics and accounting.

Outside of the classroom, Holy Cross students are very involved in community service, through organizations like Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) and Community-Based Learning.  Fiske highlights that Holy Cross students take the College’s mission seriously, serving as “men and women for and with others.”

Overall, Holy Cross is described as a “tight-knit community” where students have many “opportunities to serve others, challenge themselves, and create lasting friendships.”

Read more about what makes Holy Cross unique on our “Points of Pride” page.

This “Holy Cross in the News” item by Sarah Barrett ’18.