Official Twitter of the University of Holy Cross, located in New Orleans. One of the South's most unique educational experiences! #UofHC Located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River minutes from downtown New Orleans, the University of Holy Cross is one of the South's most unique educational experiences. THE UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS, A CATHOLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, IS AN INCLUSIVE STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING. ROOTED IN THE TRADITIONS OF THE MARIANITES OF HOLY CROSS, THE UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING THE MINDS AND HEARTS OF ITS STUDENTS THROUGH FREEDOM OF INQUIRY, THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH, AND COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR ALL.