Student Affairs

Dear Hilltoppers,

Welcome back! I hope your Easter holiday was restful and restorative. As we enter the final month of the semester, the pace is picking up, and I want to encourage each of you to finish this year with strength and purpose.

For our graduating seniors, you are in a season of profound transition. I invite you to take a moment to reflect on your growth since your first day on campus and celebrate the challenges you’ve conquered and the lifelong connections you’ve built. For our returning students, I encourage you to dive into campus life this month. Whether it’s attending a performance, playing or cheering at a game, or enjoying the spring weather in the community garden, make the most of these final weeks on the Hilltop.

I also want to thank you for your recent dedication during The Big Event. Your commitment to the Holy Cross mission of service continues to make a tangible impact on our community. This week is particularly significant as we observe Action Week, sponsored by It’s On Us. We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for every member of our community.

These efforts culminate in the Take Back the Night Silent March this Thursday evening. This powerful tradition of solidarity against sexual violence is a cornerstone of our campus culture, and I truly hope to see a sea of student faces there.

As you navigate your final projects and exams, please remember that our faculty and staff are here to support you. You’ve worked incredibly hard to get to this point, so let’s make this final month count. Stay focused, ask for help if you need it, and I look forward to seeing you at the march on Thursday.

Warmly,