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.

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John Roper is Keeping the World’s Most Grandest Instrument Alive

Assumption’s recent organ scholar, John Roper ’24, is making an impact on the musical world with two companies focused on the instrument.

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Veronica Leonardo Leads Her Class in Vital Trauma Training

Veronica Leonardo, a military medic in the Rhode Island National Guard, recently helped to lead her PA cohort in hands-on trauma training with the United States Army.

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Honors Students Successfully Defend their Theses to Assumption Community

Taylor Adduci ’26 and Meghan Witt ’26 successfully defended their honors theses in the fall 2025 semester, completing their time in Assumption’s Honors Program.

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Sgambati Scores Big On the Field and in the Classroom

One of Division II’s most dynamic kickers, Massimo Sgambati has also been featured by the NE10 for his academic research.

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Turaj Combines Career with Lifelong Passions at Generation Fuel CT

Mike Turaj has always been passionate about making a positive change – Assumption helped transform that passion into his current career.

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Football Alumni to Attend Prestigious Medical Schools

Vinnie DiCarlo and Toby Liska will both attend medical school this fall after finding success in neuroscience courses at Assumption.

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.