Rougeau President Discusses University Campus Visits, Tuition Hikes, and Graduation Ceremony
In a recent interview with student journalists Ben Lepper '25 and Nathan Howard '25, President Rougeau of Holy Cross College expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect with his faith and the faith community at Holy Cross during Lent. The interview, which marked the final meeting of the academic year for The Spire, covered a range of topics including financial aid, tough conversations, and upcoming holidays.
President Rougeau believes that the careers of these individuals in public service align with Holy Cross's mission and core values. Notably, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Christine Grady, and Secretary of State John Kerry are among the high-profile figures who have spoken at Holy Cross. Their presence on campus has inspired students and faculty, stimulated conversations around their fields of expertise, and raised the profile of the college on national and international topics.
The College is also seeing a 40% increase in applications over the past five years, with more students coming from parts of the country that traditionally send few students to Holy Cross. Additionally, the College is seeing more students coming from high schools that have never sent a student to Holy Cross.
The College is raising tuition for the next school year, similar to other private liberal arts colleges in the area. President Rougeau emphasized that the tuition increase aims to provide the best possible education and meet commitments to faculty and staff.
President Rougeau also expressed concerns about the potential chilling of voices and the unwelcoming perception of American higher education to those from abroad. He noted that the College is showing its commitment to universities being places of engagement for people from all over the world.
The Class of 2029 had a 17% acceptance rate with over 10,000 prospective students applying. Holy Cross will sign onto an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by the American Association of University Professors.
The College is committed to fostering a culture of engagement and dialogue, as demonstrated by the high-profile individuals who have spoken at the College. President Rougeau emphasized Dr. Fauci's commitment to conversation with the community, a commitment that Holy Cross wants to maintain.
Ben Lepper, who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Spire and The Criterion, conducted the interview with President Rougeau on May 2nd. Lepper is also involved in Moot Court, while Nathan Howard, the Chief Features Editor for The Spire, was also present. The interview on April 9th was their second encounter with President Rougeau.
For more detailed information about the impact of these high-profile individuals on Holy Cross’s community, including any remarks from President Rougeau or coverage by The Spire, you would need to consult Holy Cross’s official communications, event records, or The Spire archives directly.
- President Rougeau acknowledged the alignment of careers of influential figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Christine Grady, and Secretary of State John Kerry with Holy Cross's mission and values, as they have spoken at the university.
- The presence of these high-profile figures on campus has sparked conversations, inspired students, and faculty, and boosted the college's reputation on national and international topics.
- Holy Cross College has experienced a 40% increase in applications over the past five years, attracting more students from areas of the country that traditionally send fewer students to the institution.
- The college is raising tuition for the next school year, aiming to offer the best possible education and meet commitments to faculty and staff.
- President Rougeau expressed concerns about the potential chilling of voices and the unwelcoming perception of American higher education to those from abroad.
- The College's Class of 2029 had a 17% acceptance rate, with over 10,000 prospective students applying.
- Holy Cross has shown its commitment to university being a place of engagement for people from all over the world, as shown by its support for a lawsuit brought by the American Association of University Professors.
- The College is actively fostering a culture of engagement and dialogue, as demonstrated by the high-profile individuals who have spoken at the university.
- For a detailed account of the impact of these high-profile individuals on Holy Cross’s community, reports from the college's official communications, event records, or The Spire archives can be consulted.
