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On May 4, 2026, the Hoval came alive during the annual Certificate Social hosted by the <\/span>Ciocca Center<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>The Donelan Office<\/span><\/a>. Hundreds gathered for the celebration of the accomplished students who completed their Experiential Learning Certificates at Holy Cross this year. The event marked a special milestone, as it was the first year honoring seniors graduating from the Social Action and Civic Leadership Certificate offered by the Donelan Office and the introduction of the new Social Entrepreneurship Certificate through the Ciocca Center. This expansion reflects the College’s commitment to providing students with high-impact experiential learning opportunities that blend a liberal arts education with career readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n The atmosphere was both festive and meaningful as students from across different certificate programs came together to celebrate their shared experience. With music filling the air and food truck favorites from Braised Tacos and Donut Lab, the event provided a perfect opportunity for students to connect and recharge before finals week.<\/span><\/p>\n For graduating seniors, the event held particular significance as they received their pins, cords,\u00a0 and certificates. These serve as symbols of the experiential learning journeys they completed during their time at Holy Cross. These programs have connected students with alumni professionals, supported career discernment, and helped prepare them for life after The Hill.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Business Fundamentals Certificate<\/b><\/p>\n Maria Jose Aguayo<\/span><\/p>\n Alexandre Balzora-Rivert<\/span><\/p>\n Erica Belden<\/span><\/p>\n Emilia Bertram<\/span><\/p>\n Kendall Blomquist<\/span><\/p>\n Lauren Blum<\/span><\/p>\n Luke Candon<\/span><\/p>\n Meredith Christo<\/span><\/p>\n Mackenzie Creagh<\/span><\/p>\n Gerald Cutone<\/span><\/p>\n Jack Davoren<\/span><\/p>\n Starr De La Cruz<\/span><\/p>\n Anne DePriest<\/span><\/p>\n Sixtine de Hennin de Boussu Walcourt<\/span><\/p>\n Siobhan Fennelly<\/span><\/p>\n Ana Lucia Fernandez del Castillo<\/span><\/p>\n Diane Fils<\/span><\/p>\n Mia Froio<\/span><\/p>\n Carly Hanifin<\/span><\/p>\n Caroline Hepp<\/span><\/p>\n Abigail Holtman<\/span><\/p>\n Jessica Kielur<\/span><\/p>\n Macy Linberg<\/span><\/p>\n Megan MacFarlane<\/span><\/p>\n Kiely Maher<\/span><\/p>\n Annabel May<\/span><\/p>\n Ann McManus<\/span><\/p>\n Rowan McWhinnie<\/span><\/p>\n Melina Mitchell<\/span><\/p>\n Mary Kathryn Murphy<\/span><\/p>\n Maeve Myles<\/span><\/p>\n Maeley Nakamura<\/span><\/p>\n Elizabeth Palmieri<\/span><\/p>\n Rolando Perea<\/span><\/p>\n Cameron Pomer<\/span><\/p>\n Veronica Safryn<\/span><\/p>\n Ignacio Sanchez<\/span><\/p>\n Zach Santrizos<\/span><\/p>\n Eleanor Smillie<\/span><\/p>\n Kathryn Sweet<\/span><\/p>\n Stefanie Szawerda<\/span><\/p>\n Bridget Thomson<\/span><\/p>\n Sydney Ting<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Entrepreneurship Certificate<\/b><\/p>\n Maeley Nakamura<\/span><\/p>\n Nicholas Popeleski<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Finance & Banking Certificate<\/b> Jack Cacioppo<\/span><\/p>\n Patrick Dinn<\/span><\/p>\n Ivori Hidalgo<\/span><\/p>\n Daniel Illanes<\/span><\/p>\n Liam Johnson<\/span><\/p>\n John Kasten<\/span><\/p>\n Jaden Kirkwood<\/span><\/p>\n Demi Kroumpouzos<\/span><\/p>\n Matt McKenna<\/span><\/p>\n William McHale<\/span><\/p>\n Eva Muldoon<\/span><\/p>\n Sophia Pharaon<\/span><\/p>\n Luke Petitta<\/span><\/p>\n Sophia Pyne<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Social Action & Civic Leadership Certificate<\/b><\/p>\n Claire Hunter<\/span><\/p>\n Peter LaBorin<\/span><\/p>\n Allison Sawyer<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On May 4, 2026, the Hoval came alive during the annual Certificate Social hosted by the Ciocca Center and The Donelan Office. Hundreds gathered for the celebration of the accomplished students who completed their Experiential Learning Certificates at Holy Cross this year. The event marked a special milestone, as it was the first year honoring … <\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>The Social on the Hoval represents more than just a celebration. It embodies the ongoing community that extends beyond graduation, where current students become tomorrow’s mentors and professionals who are invited to guide the next generation with time, talent, and treasure. The shared experience of a Holy Cross liberal arts education creates lasting connections that continue long after students leave campus.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Congratulations to the 2026 Experiential Learning Certificate recipients!<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Aisling Bacon-Blaber<\/span><\/p>\n