Reunion Website

Celebrating your Golden Reunion!

We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 1977 back to Assumption University for their 50th Reunion!

Campus will come alive with memories, laughter, and reconnections, and we can’t wait to celebrate this significant milestone with you June 4-6.

Travel Back in Time

View the Class of 1977 yearbook online and rediscover familiar faces, handwritten notes, and moments frozen in time. No more tracking down a well-worn copy — just scroll, smile, and relive the memories that shaped your Assumption years.

Musical Memories

As you celebrate your 50th Reunion, we’ve made it easier than ever to relive the soundtrack of your Assumption years. The Class of 1977 Spotify playlist is ready when you are — no more sharing your favorite record or 8-track, and no more waiting for the radio to finally play your favorite hit. Just press play and let the memories roll.

REUNION INFORMATION

  • Coming soon!

  • Revisit Assumption’s 60th Commencement honoring the graduating Class of 1977. This Commencement program contains the names of degree recipients and Commencement speakers; an order of exercises; and other related information.

    1977 Commencement Booklet

  • Our Class Gift Goal

    As we celebrate this milestone Reunion, our shared goal is twofold:
    to receive gifts from 100% of our classmates and to raise meaningful support for Assumption students as our collective Class Gift.

    Every gift—no matter the amount or designation—strengthens Assumption’s mission and reflects the enduring commitment of the Class of 1977.

    What Gifts Count Toward the 50th Reunion?

    All gifts directed to Assumption University by May 31, 2027 will count toward your 50th Reunion Class Gift.

    Donations may be made to any area of the University, including (but not limited to):

    Donations may be made to any area of the University, including (but not limited to):

    • Academic Programs

    • Athletics

    • Scholarships and Financial Aid

    • Student Life and Experiential Learning

    Every designation counts toward both our dollar goal and our participation goal.

    How Classmates Can Contribute

    Assumption offers a variety of flexible and tax-advantaged ways to give:

    Make a Gift Online
    The easiest and fastest way to support your 50th Reunion Class Gift is by making a secure online donation.

    Cash & Pledges

    • Cash gifts directed to the University

    • Cash gifts of $10,000 or more may be pledged over a two-year period through May 31, 2027

    Retirement & Tax-Advantaged Giving

    • Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) directly from your IRA (age 73+)

    • Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) for donors age 70½+ with Traditional, Rollover, or Inherited IRAs

    • Inherited IRA gifts, which may be given 100% tax-free to charity if you are age 70½+

    Appreciated & Non-Cash Assets

    • Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds

    • Donor Advised Fund (DAF) distributions

    • Insurance policies, by naming Assumption University as beneficiary and/or owner

    Planned Giving

    • Documented planned gifts, including bequests and future commitments

    • Sharing your intentions ensures your generosity is recognized as part of the 50th Reunion Class Gift

    Matching Gifts

    If your employer offers a matching gift program, your contribution may be doubled—or even tripled.

    Please obtain the matching gift form from your Human Resources office and submit it with your gift.

    Transfer of Securities

    A gift of appreciated securities is a meaningful and tax-efficient way to support Assumption University. When stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are transferred directly, donors may avoid capital gains tax while receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair-market value of the gift.

    Securities Transfer Instructions

    • Broker: UBS

    • Broker Contact: Mr. Timothy Gray

    • Address: 55 William Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

    • Phone: 781-446-8920

    • DTC Number: 0221

    • Account Name: Assumption University

    • Account Number: WF 46235

    • Tax-Exempt ID: 04-2105776

    University Contact

    • Assumption University

    • 500 Salisbury Street

    • Worcester, MA 01609

    • Attn: Joanna Toscano, Advancement Services

    • Phone: 508-767-7307

    • Email: [email protected]

    More Ways to Give

    For additional information about Donor Advised Funds, Qualified Charitable Distributions, gifts of stock, and other giving options click here.

  • Golden Greyhounds are Alumni who have graduated from Assumption University 50 years ago or more. The Class of 1977 will be inducted into this special community of fellow Greyhounds who have a distinguished place in the history of Assumption University.