News
- Jan 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Announces Program to Combat Addiction
Assumption University has announced that beginning in fall 2017, it will offer a new Certificate in Graduate Studies (CGS) in Addiction Counseling, which aims to raise the standard for the educational preparation of addiction counselors. The new certificate program is a one-year, six-course cur...
- Jan 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
CNN Sr. Vatican Analyst, Crux Editor to Deliver Address at Assumption's Centennial Commencement
This spring, Assumption will celebrate its centennial commencement, an event that has evolved and grown tremendously, from two graduates in the Class of 1918 to nearly 700 in the Class of 2017 who will receive either an associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degree or certificate of advanced grad...
- Jan 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Students Spend Spring Break Volunteering in Communities Along the East Coast
This month, 63 students spent their spring breaks positively contributing to several communities along the East Coast. During the week of March 6-10, students traveled to Baltimore, MD; Georgetown, DE; Immokalee, FL; Norristown, PA; Trenton, NJ; and Washington, D.C. as part of Assumption's Camp...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption and Tracy ’18 Featured on ESPN’s College GameDay
Assumption, its football program and LSU placekicker Cole Tracy ’18 were featured on ESPN’s College GameDay this past Saturday. The segment chronicles Tracy’s journey as Assumption’s all-time scoring leader, to being the starting placekicker for the nationally ranked LSU Tigers. You may view...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Worcester Economy Turns in Strong Third Quarter
The greater Worcester economy grew at a 4.1 percent annualized rate during the third quarter of 2018, continuing the pattern of solid growth since the start of the year, according to the latest update of the Worcester Economic Index (WEI). The WEI, which is included in the Worcester Econo...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Honoring Those Who Served, Not Just on Veterans Day
In recognition of the selfless sacrifices made by many – including alumni – Assumption University remembered and recognized Veterans through its second annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony as well as marked its commitment to its student veterans with the formal announcement of a number of new...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
‘Unifying’ Assumption Students and Special Olympics Athletes
This fall, Assumption University became the first Special Olympics collegiate partner in Massachusetts providing opportunities for students and Special Olympics athletes to compete in an intramural Unified Sports league with athletes from the Greater Worcester area. According to the Special Olymp...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Interracial Relationships Topic of Assumption Professor’s TEDx Talk
Assumption Associate Professor of Human Services & Rehabilitation Studies Cinzia Pica-Smith, Ed.D., will present a TEDx Talk entitled “Interracial Friendships in Schools: Why Diversity Day Isn’t Enough” at the TEDx Easthampton Women event in Easthampton on December 1. In her pres...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Welcomes Six New Faculty to Campus
At the start of the 2018-19 Academic Year, Assumption welcomed six new faculty members, each of whom brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the University. “The foundation of liberal arts academic institutions such as Assumption is the quality of its faculty and their commitment t...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Faculty, Students Present at 58th Annual Meeting of New England Psychological Association
Assumption was well represented at the 58th annual meeting of the New England Psychological Association (NEPA), which was held at WPI on November 10. During the meeting, more than a dozen Assumption faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate psychology majors presented posters and papers, as...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Dean of Nursing Program Appointed for Assumption's New Froelich School of Nursing
Assumption has appointed Caitlin M. Stover, Ph.D., RN, PHCNS-BC, CNE, as the new dean of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Dean Stover possesses more than two decades of academic and nursing experience, as well as several honors and certifications that have been instrumental in the de...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Kelly ’83 Named AP Coach of the Year
University of Notre Dame football coach – and former Assumption football player and softball coach – Brian Kelly ’83 was recently named the Associated Press college football Coach of the Year. According to the AP, Kelly, who graduated from Assumption with a bachelor’s degree in pol...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
BBC features Political Science Prof., Expert on Russian Novelist Solzhenitsyn
Assumption University Professor of Political Science Daniel J. Mahoney’s, Ph.D., fall semester has been highlighted by the release of a new book, as well as an interview broadcast to a global audience and keynote presentations at conferences at Notre Dame, Yale, Princeton University and in P...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
MONEY Names Assumption a Top 30 Best Test-Optional College in the Nation
MONEY magazine has named Assumption as one of the top 30 2018-19 Best Test-Optional Colleges. This list is part of MONEY’s collection of specialty rankings, which assists college-bound students in finding the right college. In recent years, it has become increasingly more co...
- Jan 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption's Rome Campus Named One of Top 10 Study Abroad Programs in U.S.
Assumption University’s Rome campus has been named one of the 10 "best study abroad programs in America” by the independent college rankings journal Best College Reviews. Calling it one of “the most desirable study abroad opportunities” in the United States, Best College Reviews noted tha...
- Dec 29, 2018
- MARISSA SMITH '17
Rome: A Living Classroom for Art History
Art is in Professor Daria Borghese’s blood. The Borghese family, known for its elaborate art collection from the 17th century, are her ancestors, and their Roman villa – the Borghese Gallery – is one of the most famous art galleries in the world. As such, she is the ideal choice to teach the ...
- Dec 29, 2018
- Rachel Berthiaume ’20
Assumption’s Philosophy and Religious Programs Recognized Among Nation’s Best
Assumption has some of the best philosophy and religious programs in the country—and second in Worcester—according to BiggerFaith.org. The ranking entity recognized Assumption in the top 30 out of 200 colleges and universities with similar academic programs, BiggerFaith.org chose these...
- Dec 28, 2018
- Office of Communications
Course provides free tax assistance to Worcester residents
Carmen Amores needed help. Amores found herself owing more than $12,000 she could not pay due to a mistake made on her tax returns. She had filed as single when she was in fact married and an extra $1,000 she couldn’t afford was being taken out of her check every month. Now, thanks to...
- Dec 14, 2018
- Office of Communications
What’s in a Name? Business Students Team Up With Red Sox to Conduct Market Research
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, millions of Americans voted in the midterm elections, but in Worcester, city residents also cast votes for the new name of the Triple-A affiliate of the World Champion Boston Red Sox, who will move to Worcester in 2021. Though the partnership was announced only two weeks ago, the...
- Dec 12, 2018
- Marissa Smith '17
Allergen-free Options Expanded in Taylor Dining Hall
Like many college students in the U.S., Maia Campbell ‘19 has a food allergy that limits her options when she’s dining out. Campbell is allergic to tree nuts and has a gluten intolerance, making it important that she knows exactly how they are prepared and exactly what goes into her meals. Which...
- Dec 07, 2018
- Office of Communications
Assumption Ranked Top Christian College in Massachusetts
Assumption has been ranked first in the state of Massachusetts and 10th in the nation by Study.com in its 2019 rankings for the top Christian colleges and universities. According to Study.com, when ranking the 50 Best Christian Colleges & Universities, the organization “exami...
- Dec 07, 2018
- Office of Communications
Assumption, Red Sox Partner to Provide Innovative Opportunities for Students, Worcester
Assumption announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Worcester Red Sox as a higher education sponsor and one of the team’s 21 founding partners. Through this partnership, Assumption students will benefit from internships and scholarships as the University enhances its com...
- Dec 07, 2018
- Office of Communications
Slavery Adverts 250 Project Featured on Detroit Public Radio
Professor Carl Robert Keyes, Ph.D., was featured on WDET’s “Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson,” an NPR-affiliated current events program. Prof. Keyes, associate professor of history and director of the Women’s Studies Program at Assumption, discussed the history of newspaper advertisement...
- Sep 01, 2018
- Office of Communications
Assumption Opens Center for Neuroscience
On Tuesday, Sept.11, Assumption will celebrate the opening of the new Center for Neuroscience by launching a career-informative session that highlights personal perspectives about neuro-related graduate programs. The four panelists, who are either currently enrolled or recently graduated ...
