Assumption University Graduate Commencement May 13th, 2023 will be held in the Plourde Recreation Center on Assumption's Worcester, MA campus

Celebrating our Greyhounds with AU Achieves

AU Achieves shines a light on the incredible achievements of our students and recent graduates. From standout internships and research projects to community impact and career success, these stories reflect not only what Greyhounds do, but who they become through their Assumption experiences.

Assumption students at 2026 WooTank

Entrepreneurship Club Awarded Funds for their Start-up

Assumption’s Entrepreneurship Club won $1,000 in funding for the Boomerang Boutique at the university’s first-ever appearance at the intercollegiate showdown.

Adelaide Greenwald ’28 was honored by the American Heart Association at the 2026 Duck Day.

Adelaide Greenwald earns the AHA’s 2026 Woman of Impact Award

Motivated by her own heart condition, Addie became a powerful advocate for women’s heart health, raising $11,000 for the American Heart Association (AHA).

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Colin Murphy is Managing a 6-Figure Investment Portfolio

Murphy’s experience in the Greyhound Investment Club, where he developed real‑world investment analysis and leadership skills, helped pave the way for a career at RTX following his graduation.

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Jill McSorley is Reporting for the Worcester Business Journal

A love of storytelling led McSorley to an internship at the Worcester Business Journal, where she now writes the 101 managerial advice column. 

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Molly Jordan is Thriving as a Cardiac Nurse at Mass General Hospital

Through support from Jordan’s professors and learning in the sim lab, she is now a nurse at one of the most prestigious hospitals in the country.

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Veronica Leonardo Leads Her Class in Vital Trauma Training

Veronica, a Rhode Island National Guard medic, helped lead her PA cohort in hands-on trauma training with the U.S. Army.

There is a distinctive power of an Assumption education—one that forms graduates known for intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. AU Achieves is a celebration of pride in our Greyhounds.

Whether you’re a prospective student seeking inspiration, a faculty member proud of a student’s progress, or an alum living out our mission in the world—this is your invitation to explore, share, and celebrate what it means to achieve, the Assumption way.