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The Assumption College Department of Modern & Classical Languages and Cultures was awarded a competitive Curriculum Development Grant from Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) to develop a course that explores the Right of Nature in the Hispanic world as they relate to the spiritual perspectives of His...

A day before their Sunday, May 12 commencement, a select number of exemplary students were honored with the College’s Crown & Shield Award during a luncheon with their families and College administrators. The Crown and Shield awards is a tradition at Assumption, celebrated since 1952. The award was...

Before a crowd of thousands, Robert Lewis Jr., chief executive officer of The BASE, a Boston-based nonprofit that provides athletic, education and career-building resources to enable student-athletes to pursue a college degree, shared his life story of struggle and achievement and inspired the Class...

Before a gathering of students, Trustees, faculty, and staff, Assumption College today broke ground on a new, 41,000-square-foot Health Sciences building that will welcome students in fall 2020. “In this new building, we will not simply train future nurses and health care professionals to treat a...

Traditional final examinations are generally held in a classroom with a proctor. For students enrolled in GLS 112: Perspectives on Global Humanitarian Relief, their final exam found them at Urban Missionaries, a refugee apostolate in Worcester, supporting its efforts to provide for refugees, asylees...

Center for Purpose and Vocation to Connect Students to Assumption’s Many Services Provided to Help Them Make a Meaningful Impact on Society Assumption has established a new Center for Purpose and Vocation (CPV) to advance institutional efforts to build a dynamic and inclusive culture of vocational...

Assumption Associate Professor of Accounting Jennifer Niece , CPA, MBA, has received the 2019 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). This award recognizes Prof. Niece’s excellence in teaching and motivating students, as well as...

Assumption Associate Professor of Theology, Christopher Kloftt recently spoke with Boston 25 News on the impact of celebrities generating interest in new faith communities.

Assumption recognized 75 students with awards for academic excellence during the 35 th Annual Honors Convocation on April 15. Awards ranged from departmental honors to special recognitions, to Assumption’s highest honor, Augustine Scholarships. “The annual Honors Convocation is an opportunity for...

On April 15-16, 85 Assumption students presented their original academic research projects during the 25 th Annual Undergraduate Symposium. This annual event highlights the scholarly achievements of Assumption students and demonstrates the collaboration that occurs between Assumption students and...