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Assumption University Appoints Chad Rohman as Provost
Assumption University today announced that Chad Rohman, a distinguished academic leader, scholar, and longtime dean at Dominican University in Illinois, has been appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective June 1, 2026, following a nationwide search. Rohman brings more th…
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Jun 10, 2026
Education Department Receives Grant to Develop Future Teachers’ Instructional Practices in Early Literacy
Assumption student teachers worked directly with students at Nelson Place Elementary School this spring semester with the help of $10,000 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The funding, through the Early Literacy Consortium Grant, was awar…
Jun 04, 2026
Class of 2026 Nurses Honored at Annual Pinning Ceremony
The Froelich School of Nursing celebrated a significant milestone for its students as the Class of 2026 was honored during their annual pinning ceremony, a longstanding tradition recognizing the transition from student to professional nurse. Held in the presence of faculty, University leade…
Jun 04, 2026
Recapping the 2025-26 Academic Year
This year, Greyhounds… Thrived inside the classroom and beyond. From current students doing innovative research and creating advertising campaigns for regional brands, to alumni attending prestigious graduate schools and changing the world through service, Greyhounds achieved great things this…Assumption Magazine
Dec 19, 2025
Thrive: Charting a Course for Excellence
Through the goals of Thrive, an ambitious 10-year strategic plan, Assumption University outlines an inspiring road map anchored in our steadfast commitment to providing a distinctively Assumptionist Catholic liberal education to all those who seek it. Embracing a dynamic and forward-thinking appr…
Dec 19, 2025
From Greyhound to Patriot
Ashton Grant ’19’s path from Assumption standout to the New England Patriots’ quarterbacks coach is a story of drive, discipline, and destiny. In 2024, Ashton Grant ’19 found himself in the last row on a plane to West Virginia next to former New England Patriot Mike Vrabel. It wasn’t just …
Dec 19, 2025
Enduring Values, New Opportunities
Campus Ministry has seen some bittersweet changes recently, as longtime director Deacon Paul Covino has decided to retire and begin a new mission, and as we have welcomed new director Luis Melgar to our community. We are sad to see Paul go after 11 years of dedicated service to Assumption…In The Media
AI’s best use is enhancing human judgment. So study liberal arts.
President Greg Weiner published an opinion piece in the Washington Post sharing his thoughts on literal vs. liberal education as AI continues to proliferate across college campuses.
The Boston GlobeActors, business leaders, and astrophysicists. Here’s who is speaking at area college commencements.
Assumption’s Undergraduate Commencement speaker, Dr. Roosevelt Montás, features in a lineup of impressive speakers at institutions across Massachusetts.
Connecticut Public Radio - The WheelhouseWhat the SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling means for CT
Mathematics Professor Kyle Evans joins Connecticut Public Radio to discuss the SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling.