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.
Kian Charris’s Experience at the FIFA World Cup
Thanks to his position at the New England Revolution, Charris had the opportunity to both work the World Cup and scrimmage with the French National Soccer team.
Melanee Melkonian Awarded Key to the City of Worcester
Melkonian, an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, student, was honored for her mentorship of softball and field hockey athletes and dedication to forming young leaders.
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 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).
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.
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.
Nominate a Greyhound to be Featured
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.