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- Oct 15, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Passion for Professional Sports: Alumni Turn Dreams into Careers
Pitcher Perfect: John Davis ’24, Pitching Analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays John Davis ’24 has dedicated much of his life to one of his greatest passions: baseball. When injuries sidelined his Assumption pitching career, Davis took the opportunity to merge his academic and extracurricul...
- Oct 14, 2026
Leah Ben-Ami Named Executive Director for Foundations Forward
Assumption University today announced that Leah Ben-Ami has been named Executive Director for Foundations Forward, beginning in mid-October, following an extensive search led by The Ward Group. Ben-Ami currently serves as Director of the Solutions Lab at the Business-Higher Education Forum, where s...
- Oct 08, 2026
Assumption Alumna and Adjunct Faculty Member Named to Outstanding Women in Business List
The Worcester Business Journal has announced its annual list of the most accomplished professionals in Central Massachusetts: the 2026 Outstanding Women in Business list. Only 12 women were chosen for this exclusive list out of 83 who were nominated. This year, two Assumption community memb...
- Oct 07, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
New Exhibit Honors the Unsung Heroes of Assumption’s History
To celebrate Assumption's 122nd birthday on October 1, Professors John Bell and Rachel Coleman honored the voices that have shaped the University at the opening of a new exhibit called Living the Mission: Honoring the Overlooked, Inspiring the Future. “Assumption has grown and changed in man...
- Oct 06, 2026
Assumption University Announces the Addition of Women's Flag Football
WORCESTER, Mass. — Assumption University will add women's flag football to its athletic offerings, becoming one of the first schools in the Northeast to establish a collegiate program, which will start in the Fall of 2027 and compete in the Spring of 2028. Flag football was added to the NCAA's...
- Oct 01, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Educating Across Continents: Assumption's Argentina Program Continues to Thrive
As a well-told story goes, Father Román Heitmann, A.A., set out to establish a school for children in Buenos Aires, Argentina with one important tool: a canoe. The canoe allowed him to travel through the low-lying, swampy area of Buenos Aires to reach impoverished children of the district and tea...
- Sep 30, 2026
Celebrating Assumption Nursing Milestones
Assumption nursing students celebrated major milestones on their paths to becoming registered nurses this September. Twenty-three students in the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program received their degrees and pins, officially making them Assumption nurses. Other nursing studen...
- Sep 25, 2026
Assumption Launches Exclusive Dow Jones Investing in Education Partnership
Worcester, MA—Assumption University today announced that it has joined the Dow Jones Investing in Education program, becoming one of only approximately 100 institutions nationwide, including Stanford University, Villanova University, and the University of Texas, to offer this level of access to s...
- Sep 24, 2026
Where Do Our Students Work and What Makes Them Stand Out?
Ninety-six percent of our Greyhounds are employed within a year of graduation, and the employers who welcome them into internships and full-time roles consistently point to the same qualities—professionalism, work ethic, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine commitment to serving others. This pa...
- Sep 22, 2026
Assumption Climbs Over 20 Spots in U.S. News and World Report's Best University Rankings
Assumption University climbed 21 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Universities list for regional universities in the north this year, rising from #50 to #29. The University is among only 30% of colleges that have been named to the same list for more than five consecutive years. Ass...
- Sep 14, 2026
Three Assumption Alumnae Named to Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty List
The Worcester Business Journal, providing business news for New England’s second-largest city, has released its 2026 40 Under Forty List honoring prominent young professionals in Central Massachusetts. This year, three Assumption alumni have been honored by being named to this list. Ash...
- Sep 03, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
"This is a Special Place Filled with Opportunities": Salisbury Street Embraces the Class of 2030
Assumption’s Class of 2030 officially made their mark on Salisbury Street last Friday as they were welcomed to campus for the first time as students. The Class of 2030 represents one of the five largest classes in Assumption’s history. At a special welcome ceremony on Frid...
- Aug 28, 2026
New Year, New Look: Summer Enhancements Across Assumption's Campus
Since May, teams from the Office of Business Services have been working on the University’s four first-year residence halls— Alumni, Desautels, Worcester, and Salisbury—along with Brian Kelly ’83 Stadium and a long list of smaller projects across Assumption’s 185-acre campus. Students ...
- Aug 20, 2026
Assumption University Named to Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges for 2027
The Princeton Review has announced that Assumption University has been named to its book of the best 392 colleges in the United States for 2027, along with being named one of the Best in the Northeast. The Princeton Review compiles its list of the best colleges based on surveys of college studen...
- Aug 10, 2026
Assumption University Launches Social Work Degrees
Worcester, MA—Assumption University today announced the launch of Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degree programs. Following the closure of Anna Maria College, Assumption will offer the only campus-based BSW program—and the only MSW—in Central Massachusetts. The programs wil...
- Jul 31, 2026
Military Friendly® Recognizes Assumption for Sixth Consecutive Year
Assumption University has once again earned a spot on the Military Friendly® list of colleges and universities, marking the sixth year in a row the University has received this distinction. The Military Friendly® designation is determined through a combination of public data and institutional ...
- Jul 29, 2026
"A Hopeful Spirit": SENDing Greyhounds to Live and Learn in the Dominican Republic
Since 1986, members of the Assumption community have traveled during University breaks to sites in the U.S. and abroad to encounter people in need through service, mutual learning, and spiritual reflection. Known as SEND trips, these service and immersion experiences develop participants’ devotio...
- Jul 27, 2026
Faculty Members Promoted in Summer 2026
The following faculty members have been promoted to full Professors: Jessica de la Cruz, Professor, Education Jessica de la Cruz, Ph.D., has been promoted to full professor. De la Cruz is a professor of mathematics education, and in 2019, received a grant to increase high school stud...
- Jul 16, 2026
Kicking It With Kian Charris '27 at the World Cup
Few moments in life, like scoring the perfect goal, are truly unforgettable. When Greyhound soccer standout Kian Charris ’27 found out he was going to experience the World Cup first-hand, he felt that same rush. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="220"] Kian Charris '27[/caption] “It w...
- Jul 14, 2026
Assumption Alumni Named to Local Power Lists
Each year, the Boston Globe names a list of the 50 most influential local leaders in technology and business, including software, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, climate tech, and health tech. One of this year’s Boston Globe Tech Power Players is John Clancy, a member of the Class of 1989. ...
- Jun 24, 2026
Assumption University Board Elects New Chair and Trustees
At its annual meeting in May, Assumption University’s Board of Trustees elected new leadership and members. Effective June 1, 2026 Andrew S. Viens ’94 will serve as chair. Outgoing chair Candace Race ’78 will continue to serve on the board as a trustee, as she has since 2002. “After...
- Jun 17, 2026
Spotlight on Spring Research Presentations Across the University
On April 27 and 28, Assumption hosted its 32nd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center. Undergraduate students from a wide variety of disciplines, including criminology, sociology, human services, psychology, health sciences, cybersecurity, mathematics, history...
- Jun 10, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
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...
