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- Apr 29, 2024
Assumption President Greg Weiner Named to Worcester Business Journal Power 100 List
The Worcester Business Journal (WBJ) announced on April 29 that Assumption President Greg Weiner has been named to their annual Power 100 list of the most influential business leaders in Worcester County. According to the WBJ, professionals are named to the list based on their influence on the eco...
- Apr 29, 2024
- Olivea Swanson '24
Five Finals Tips to Improve Your Study Habits
Struggling to study for finals? Feeling distracted or burnt out from the semester? Or feeling stressed about getting that one grade in that class? Have no fear, I have five tips for you to get through the final stretch! Tip #1: I mean it when I say it, do NOT procrastinate any studying, ...
- Apr 24, 2024
Assumption University Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 40th Annual Honors Convocation
On April 15, 78 Assumption students were recognized with awards at the 40th Annual Honors Convocation. Students were presented with Augustine Scholarships, Departmental Major Awards, Special Awards and Scholarships, and the Donec Formetur Christus Presidential Award during the evening. Winners of e...
- Apr 23, 2024
Assumption University Undergraduate and Graduate School Commencement Honorands Announced
Assumption University is delighted to announce its speakers and honorary degree recipients for both the Undergraduate and Graduate School Commencement Ceremonies. Aaron Dominguez, Ph.D., will deliver the commencement address at the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 12, 2024, where ...
- Apr 22, 2024
Assumption Expands Partnership with Worcester Center for Performing Arts, Hanover Theatre & Conservatory
Assumption University has announced the continuation of a partnership with the Worcester Center for Performing Arts (WCPA) that will continue to provide Assumption students with various career and educational opportunities in the arts at The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory. The partner...
- Apr 19, 2024
Assumption and Greater Worcester Community Foundation Jointly Establish Scholarship Program
Assumption University and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation (GWCF) are thrilled to announce a new partnership that will award Worcester County high school students with scholarship money to support their academic careers at Assumption. This partnership is a reflection of Assumption’s co...
- Apr 19, 2024
Assumption Announces Center for Civic Friendship
President Greg Weiner announced this week that Assumption University is launching an innovative new Center for Civic Friendship, and that Dr. Mary Jane Rein has been appointed as the first Director of the center. The Center for Civic Friendship will embody the belief that ideas should be ...
- Apr 04, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Adam Ide '24 and Professor John Bell Present Research at Southern History of Education Society Conference
Last month, Adam Ide ‘24 and Assistant Professor of History John Bell, traveled to Columbia, South Carolina to present their research on emancipation and education at the Southern History of Education Society (SHOES) Conference. The conference, co-hosted by Allen University and the University of ...
- Apr 02, 2024
Statement on the Passing of Larry Lucchino
President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. has released the following statement on the passing of baseball and Worcester legend Larry Lucchino: "Larry Lucchino was the beating heart of baseball in New England—a visionary who brought hope to millions in this region and especially to Worcester. He was also a ...
- Mar 27, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption University Named Top Ten Military Friendly® School for 2024-25
For the fourth year in a row, Military Friendly® has named Assumption University to its list of military friendly colleges and universities. Assumption is ranked number six in the nation in its category in the 2024-25 rankings, moving up four spots from being ranked number 10 last year. ...
- Mar 27, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
“Women Can Be Anything”: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Since 1987, the month of March has been designated as Women’s History Month in the United States. To honor this month at Assumption, the Director of Assumption’s Women’s Studies Program, Cinzia Pica, and student members of the program, Katy Cannistraro and Lizzy Cappelli, shared the importanc...
- Mar 23, 2024
Assumption University Selects New Hospitality Partner for Dining Services
Worcester, MA – After conducting a thorough and competitive proposal process, Assumption University announces that Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has been selected as their new hospitality partner beginning this summer. A trusted leader in the industry, Aramark was chosen based on their ability ...
- Mar 14, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Pope Francis Visits Parish of Assumption Students in Rome
Students studying at Assumption’s Rome Campus this spring semester had the experience of a lifetime last Friday, March 8, when Pope Francis visited the campus’ local parish, the Church of San Pio V. The students, along with faculty and some family members who were visiting students at the Rome ...
- Mar 08, 2024
- Olivea Swanson '24
Assumption Students Impact Local Communities Through Community Service-Learning Program
What makes a program like Community Service Learning (CSL) so crucial? According to Mike Land, Associate professor of English and Director of the Community Service-Learning Program, it is being able to “use our skills to serve the community.” The CSL program gives students a unique ...
- Mar 06, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Hibo Abdi '24 and Lauren Haley '24 Featured in ArtsWorcester College Show
Two Assumption students, Hibo Abdi and Lauren Haley, both members of the class of 2024, have been selected to showcase their art in the 20th Annual College Show presented by ArtsWorcester. Their work was selected from over 230 submissions to be displayed at Worcester’s Davis Art Gallery, and is ...
- Mar 04, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption Professors Featured on NPR's "The Academic Minute" Podcast
Five Assumption professors will be featured on the NPR podcast ‘The Academic Minute’ this week, with one segment airing per day for what will be called “Assumption Week”. Earlier this year, each of the professors submitted a brief synopsis of their academic work and recorded segments aroun...
- Feb 20, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month as a Community
Earlier this month, President Greg Weiner asked the Assumption community to share and reflect on the lessons they have taught and learned about the contributions of Black thinkers, authors, scientists, historical figures, and citizens who have shaped our shared historical and intellectual experienc...
- Feb 15, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Pierre's is Officially Open!
After years of planning, preparation, and permits, a dream that started as a student proposal has finally become a reality on Assumption’s campus. A large crowd of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees all gathered for the official opening of Pierre’s last Friday, February 9th for a...
- Feb 07, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
President Greg Weiner Hosts First Alumni Town Hall
To kick off what will become a series of Alumni Town Halls, President Greg Weiner hosted the first Assumption Alumni Town Hall on January 31. The event was held both in-person and virtually, via Zoom, and gave alumni the chance to ask any questions they had about the University and its future. ...
- Feb 06, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Pierre's Pub to Open February 9
What began as a proposal by students will become a reality this week, with the opening of Pierre’s Pub this Friday, February 9. In an announcement made last Friday, Assumption President Greg Weiner announced that the official grand opening of the pub will be held from 4:30pm to 11:00pm this Frid...
- Feb 02, 2024
Assumption University Announces Response to FAFSA Delays
President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. announced on Friday that Assumption University will be extending its 2024 deposit deadline to June 1 in response to ongoing delays with the new FAFSA form for federal financial aid. The move extends the deposit deadline a full month from the original May 1 deadline. I...
- Jan 18, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption Hosts 39th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast
Assumption University hosted the 39th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast this past Monday on MLK Day to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event is organized every year by the Worcester Community Breakfast Committee, with musical selection...
- Jan 10, 2024
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with the Fall 2023 Dean’s List
Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2023 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...
- Jan 08, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption University Receives Grant for GenCyber “Gateway to Cyber” Cybersecurity Camp
The Assumption University Center for Cybersecurity has announced it has received a grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enable the University to host its first GenCyber “Gateway to Cyber” Cybersecurity camp for high school students in the su...