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- May 01, 2026
Assumption University and Anna Maria College Announce Intent to Submit Joint Proposal for Nursing Program Transition
Worcester, MA and Paxton, MA—May 1, 2026—Assumption University and Anna Maria College today announced their intent to submit a joint proposal to relevant regulatory agencies to transition Anna Maria’s nursing program to Assumption University. Assumption President Greg Weiner said, “Our f...
- May 01, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Service Meets Scholarship in Revived Community Tax Assistance Program
Students in ACC-260: Community Tax Assistance had a first-hand experience of what it’s like to be an accountant during tax season this semester by going into the Worcester community to help elderly and low-income individuals prepare...
- Apr 27, 2026
Assumption Announces Second Collaborative Accelerated Master's Program with Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Assumption University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are expanding their partnership with the launch of a new Collaborative Accelerated Master’s Program (CAMP) in Mechanical Engineering, offering Assumption students a streamlined pathway to earn a master’s degree from WPI. Beg...
- Apr 24, 2026
Assumption University Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 42nd Annual Honors Convocation
On April 20, Assumption students were recognized with awards at the 42nd Annual Honors Convocation. During the evening, students were presented with Augustine Scholarships, Departmental Major Awards, Special Awards and Scholarships, and the Donec Formetur Chr...
- Apr 23, 2026
Assumption Hosts 22nd Annual Duck Day
On April 21, Assumption University hosted Duck Day, the beloved annual tradition marking the arrival of spring when ducks return to the pond at the front of campus after sheltering on a farm over the winter. The sun was shining as the ducks returned home, and Student Government As...
- Apr 22, 2026
London Calling: Honors and CTEQ Students Take Spring Break Trip Abroad
“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show,” wrote eighteenth-century writer and polymath Samuel Johnson. And, while the Assumption students who traveled there over spring break might not agree with the finality of Johnson’s words, ...
- Apr 21, 2026
Shattering the Stigma: President Weiner Speaks with Students About Mental Health Awareness
On a recent Friday morning, a small circle of students came together to read and discuss the stories of those living with disability and mental illness. Professor Lucia Knoles’ ENG 271: Illness, Disability, and Healthcare in Literature c...
- Apr 16, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Science and Splendor—Exploring the Environment at Assumption and Beyond
Addressing a group of sailors in 1962, President John F. Kennedy famously said, “It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our bl...
- Apr 16, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Olympiad Brings Best of Massachusetts Middle School Science to Assumption for 22 Years Running
In 2004, after multiple years of the Massachusetts Science Olympiad for middle school students being hosted at Tufts University, it was time for a change—one that Professor of Chemistry Brian Niece and Assumption were ready to lead. In the 22 years since, thousands of mi...
- Apr 14, 2026
AI Salon Brings Students, Faculty, Staff, and Industry Voices Together for a Dynamic Conversation
The Grenon School of Business hosted a well‑attended salon on March 11, bringing community members and industry experts together for a candid discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing influence on education, work, and society. Organized and moderated by Laura Nicol...
- Apr 09, 2026
Building What’s Next in Sports Marketing
At Assumption University, interest in sports isn’t just something students follow—it’s something they live. With nearly 40% of students competing as NCAA Division II student-athletes, sports are woven into the fabric of campus life. Now, the University is exploring new ways to harness that...
- Apr 01, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Center for Civic Friendship Hosts Doris Kearns Goodwin for First Major Public Event
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joined Assumption President Greg Weiner for a wide-ranging conversation about her bestselling novel Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, civic friendship, leadership, ambition, resilience, and sports on Ma...
- Mar 31, 2026
Announcing the 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Assumption University today announced that scholar Roosevelt Montás and non-profit executive Larry R. Thayer will speak at the Undergraduate and Graduate School Commencement ceremonies in May. Montás, and Micheál J. Kelly, a global business leader, will receive honorary degrees. ...
- Mar 23, 2026
Two Assumption Professors Granted Tenure in Spring 2026 Semester
The following faculty members were awarded tenure: Rachel Coleman, Assistant Professor of Theology Rachel Coleman, Ph.D., has been granted tenure. Coleman, who has served on the faculty since 2020, specializes in systematic theology, issues in science and bio...
- Mar 09, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
On the Path to Success: Three Senior Finance Majors Talk Investment Club, Internships, and Invaluable Connections
Senior undergraduate finance majors Colin Murphy, James Kannally, and Kyle Keating all had their own reasons for studying the subject. Keating wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and chose the same course of study as him. Murphy was inspired by a love for problem solving and helping others...
- Mar 05, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Second Foundations Lecture Examines Incredible Complexities of the Human Voice
The second event in the Foundations Lecture Series saw a lively discussion about the intricacies of speech. It was held on Wednesday, February 4, featuring panelists Alison Myette, associate professor of practice in human services; Margaret Tartaglia, adjunct...
- Feb 26, 2026
Annual Ecumenical Worship Service Centers Hope
On Wednesday, February 25, students, faculty, staff, and community members filled the Chapel of the Holy Spirit for Assumption’s fourth annual Ecumenical Worship Service for an evening grounded in music, scripture, fellowship, and a shared commitment to hop...
- Feb 05, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Jill McSorley ’26 is Getting the Story Right
After starring on her high school field hockey team in Biddeford, Maine, Jill McSorley was drawn to Assumption to continue her athletic career—but the University’s strong writing programs are what sealed her decision. “...
- Feb 01, 2026
Assumption University Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and the University is dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black history with a variety of events across campus throughout the month. The pinnacle event celebrating this month will be the fourth annual Ecumenical Worship Service in the...
- Jan 28, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
“This is my Greatest Accomplishment": Assumption Nurses Share Their Journeys
In 2019, in response to an increased demand for well-trained, patient-centered nurses, Assumption announced the development of a new program: a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The first cohort of students began in the fall of that year, and since then, the pr...
- Jan 23, 2026
Worcester Together: Assumption University and Worcester Public Schools Announce Partnership
Assumption University and Worcester Public Schools (WPS) today announced a new partnership, titled Worcester Together, to help more students access Catholic liberal education and continue in the shared endeavor of preparing students for lives of meaning. Assumption will extend an advanced schola...
- Jan 22, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. With 41st Annual Community Breakfast
Assumption University hosted the 41st Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast in partnership with Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) on Monday, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. Each year, the MLK Breakfast Committee organizes inspirational m...
- Jan 14, 2026
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with the Fall 2025 Dean’s List
Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2025 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 12, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
“Professionalism, Caring, and Trust”: Physician Assistant Class of 2028 Welcomed with White Coat Ceremony
Assumption University officially welcomed its second cohort of students in the physician assistant (PA) studies program on Tuesday, January 6, with a White Coat Ceremony. This cohort consists of 46 students and is set to graduate in May 2028. Christopher Ferreira, PA-C, directo...
