News
- Mar 08, 2023
Coach Kerry Phayre Breaking Records in 27th Season with Women's Basketball
Basketball has been a part of Kerry Phayre’s life for much longer than it hasn’t. Yet even in the 40th season of her coaching career (31st as a head coach, 27th with Assumption), Coach Phayre still finds new ways to raise the bar. The 2022-23 campaign, which celebrated the team’s 50th ...
- Jan 30, 2023
Assumption University and Saint Vincent Hospital Announce Exclusive Partnership to Provide Nursing Students with Experiential Learning
WORCESTER, Massachusetts – Assumption University and Saint Vincent Hospital today announced an exclusive partnership that provides the University’s nursing students with a three-month long clinical education rotation on a medical surgical floor. Under the partnership, Assumption nursing stu...
- Jan 05, 2023
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence on Fall 2022 Dean's List
Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a minimum of a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list. The Dean’...
- Dec 31, 2022
Remembering Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The Assumption University community joins the community of Catholics worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As a scholar-pope and a specialist in Saint Augustine and Saint Bonaventure, he was a uniquely powerful model of Saint Anselm's motto of "faith seeking understanding....
- Dec 16, 2022
Assumption University Cybersecurity Program Validated by U.S. National Security Agency
WORCESTER, Massachusetts – Assumption University today announced that its cybersecurity program has achieved a major milestone – recognition by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), which is responsible for evaluating and accrediting schools that provide cybersecurity degrees and curricu...
- Nov 17, 2022
New Agreement between Assumption and Stonehill College Allows Stonehill Students to Enroll in Assumption’s Post-Bachelor’s Accelerated Nursing Track
Stonehill College students can now take advantage of Assumption University’s recently announced post-bachelor’s accelerated nursing track thanks to an affiliation agreement between the schools. Designed for individuals who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree in a non-nursing disciplin...
- Nov 16, 2022
Assumption University is Committed to Supporting Our Veterans
A tradition since 2017, Assumption University is preparing this week for its 5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Lecture. Arriving on the heels of Veterans Day, this year’s annual lecture takes place on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Richard J. and Sophia Catrambone Health Sciences C...
- Nov 15, 2022
Assumption Announces New Post-Bachelor's Accelerated Nursing Track
Assumption University today introduced a new post-bachelor’s accelerated nursing track, a hybrid, 16-month long program available from the University’s Froelich School of Nursing. Designed for individuals who have already completed a bachelor's or graduate degree in a non-nursing discipline, thi...
- Nov 04, 2022
- Maria LeDoux
Catalanotti ‘80, HD ‘15, inducted into the 2022 Cadet Command’s US Army National ROTC Hall of Fame
Major General (Retired) Robert G. Catalanotti ‘80 HD ‘15, a member of the Assumption University Board of Trustees, was inducted into the 2022 Cadet Command’s US Army National Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Hall of Fame. Established in 2016, the Hall of Fame recognizes ROTC ...
- Nov 03, 2022
- Maria LeDoux
Three Assumption Alumni Named to New England Business Journals 40 Under Forty
Assumption University recognizes Eric Kneeland ‘16, Joel Kent G’13, and Maura Cook ‘08, for their professional success and dedication to their cities in being named to the Worcester and Hartford Business Journals 40 Under Forty list. The 40 Under Forty award recognizes “outsta...
- Oct 28, 2022
FSoN Dean Caitlin Stover Talks AU's Nursing Program on Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Radio
Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing Dean Caitlin Stover, RN, PhD, PHCNS-BC, CNE, CNE-cl, joins Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce radio to discuss Assumption University’s nursing program, experiential learning in the nursing major, Assumption University’s new Post-Bachelor’s A...
- Oct 19, 2022
Wage Equity Exercise Educates Students
Wage inequity is not a new revelation to most, but according to one Assumption student, seeing the disparities displayed by a wage gap calculator was overwhelming. On October 13, a Wage Equity and Pay Gap Workshop was organized by the Women’s Studies Program. The event was co-sponsored by the E...
- Oct 19, 2022
- Maria LeDoux
Assumption University's Training for Advocates, Approved by NACP
The National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) has approved Assumption University’s basic introductory training program for advocates. Students who complete the new courses: Victim Advocacy: Working with Survivors of Violence and Introduction to Gender Based Violence, a pre-requisite to the fi...
- Oct 17, 2022
Assumption University Names Interim President Greg Weiner, Ph.D., as 17th President
WORCESTER, Massachusetts – The Assumption University Board of Trustees today announced that Greg Weiner, Ph.D., has been elected the 17th President of the University. Dr. Weiner has successfully served as Assumption University’s Interim President since last April. Very Rev. Dennis M. Gallaghe...
- Oct 06, 2022
- Maria LeDoux
Members of Veterans Success Committee Take Assumption to Boston-Brockton VA Expo
Assumption University, a recognized Yellow Ribbon and Military-Friendly institution of higher learning, joined the VA of Boston and Brockton for their Annual Veterans Expo on Saturday, September 24. Representing the University were veterans, Michael Rubino, General Counsel for Assumption and Tommy T...
- Oct 03, 2022
Assumption University Announces 2022 Presidential Award Recipients
Assumption University has announced the recipients of the 2022 Presidential Awards for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and contribution to the mission. Dr. Cinzia Pica-Smith, Professor of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies has been awarded the Paul Ziegler Presidential Award for Excel...
- Sep 22, 2022
Two-Day Gathering at Assumption University to Explore Mentoring and Vocations in STEM and the Health Sciences
How can educational organizations cultivate authentic mentoring relationships with STEM students? How can mentoring help colleges and universities better serve diverse student populations? What does mentoring mean to students? These are a few of the questions that will be addressed on Friday and ...
- Sep 15, 2022
Froelich School of Nursing Formally Dedicated
It was a dedication well worth the wait. On a pristine late summer day on the campus of Assumption University, school leadership, members of the community and friends and family members assembled to witness a long-held dream of alumni Christopher Froelich -- the formal dedication of The Froelich Sch...
- Sep 07, 2022
Students Get Involved at Assumption University’s 2022 Clubs and Activities Fair
Get involved! It’s one of those pieces of advice that incoming first-year students hear when they first step foot on Assumption University’s campus. Through Assumption University’s Office of Student Activities, every student has the opportunity to engage in lively social, recreational, acad...
- Sep 02, 2022
Their Lights Shine On: Overdose Remembrance and Awareness at Assumption University
On International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, a day to reduce the stigma surrounding drug-related death, Assumption University hosted Their Light Shines On, an event for overdose awareness and remembrance of those who lost their life to overdose around the globe and in our Assumption and Worce...
- Aug 24, 2022
High School Seniors Receive Early Acceptance from Assumption University
For the first time in Assumption University history and in adherence to the institution's commitment to bolster enrollment strategies as a part of the University’s strategic plan, Assumption University hosted a same-day admission event for high school seniors entitled Fast Track to the Pack on Aug...
- Aug 09, 2022
Assumption University Receives Catholic Media Association Award
WORCESTER, Massachusetts — “Leading with Empathy” the cover story of the Summer 2021 edition of the Assumption University Magazine is honored in the “Best Feature Article” category of the Catholic Media Association (CMA) Alumni Magazine Awards. The 2022 CMA Alumni Magazine A...
- Jul 19, 2022
Assumption University Announces Patrick Cullen, Ph.D. As New Dean of The Grenon School of Business
WORCESTER, Massachusetts – Assumption University today announced the appointment of Patrick Cullen, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Grenon School of Business. Dr. Cullen succeeds Joseph Foley, CPA, CGMA, MBA -- the founding dean of the Grenon School of Business who has retired after 43 years of serv...
- Jul 19, 2022
Receive Same-Day Admission At Fast Track To The Pack
How would you like to receive your first college acceptance before summer is even over? On Thursday, August 18th, from 1:00-6:00 p.m., Assumption University will be giving high school seniors this very opportunity at our Fast Track to the Pack early acceptance event. Attending high school seniors...
