College of the Holy Cross

The World Cup is expected to bring billions in economic activity to the U.S.—but will it actually boost local economies the way FIFA predicts? ⚽

Professor Victor Matheson, a nationally recognized sports economist and expert on mega-sporting events, tells ABC News the impact may be more “mixed” than it looks.

“Some money that gets spent in these cities doesn’t stick,” Matheson said. “Money spent on World Cup tickets goes directly into the pocket of FIFA.”

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'Winners and losers': What the World Cup could mean for the US economy FIFA forecasts billions of dollars in added economic output.

Home isn't always a place on a map. 📍

Sometimes, it's found in the people who shape us and the stories we carry. 💜

As this year's Fenwick Scholar, Sophie Sundaram '26 set out a simple goal: Go out into Worcester and listen to people.

What followed was a journey through stories, traditions and memories that spanned generations and continents, all woven together through the art of digital layering. 🖼️

Read: https://bit.ly/4x6u0hi

Grief has a way of reshaping a life but not always in the way you expect.

For more than 50 years, Rev. James Hayes, S.J., ’72 dedicated his life to accompanying others through loss, a call rooted in his own experience.

Along the way, he helped generations of students, alumni, faculty and staff navigate life's most difficult moments, leaving a legacy of care and compassion that endures far beyond his years of service. 💜

💡 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3Q6zoA9

We’re excited to welcome five incredible local artists as part of the HC x WCC 2026 Creative Residencies at the Prior Performing Arts Center. 💜

Local artists Ava D’Eon, Jean-Sebastien Duvilaire (with JSSDance), Cesar Rodrigues, Samuel Sjostedt and Isiah Tucker (with Inner Voice Outer Change) have been selected for HCxWCC's 2026 summer creative residencies at the Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross through its Scholarship in Action at Holy Cross program, the final year of a three-year partnership between the College, the city's Cultural Development Division, and the Worcester Cultural Coalition. Stay tuned this summer for updates on the exciting work being done by these artists-in-residence!

To learn more about the artists visit: https://www.worcesterma.gov/announcements/five-local-artists-selected-hc-x-wcc-2026-creative-residencies-worcester-artists-prior-performing-arts-center

Different stories, countless journeys, same 365 days on the Hill... 💜

And somehow, we still met. ✨

We’re still reflecting on all the Commencement celebrations from the class of 2026! ✨💜

➡️Take a look back at some of the most memorable moments: https://bit.ly/4dvSokW