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- Nov 22, 2023
President Greg Weiner Announces 2023 Presidential Award Winners
For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Presidential Awards and Employee Appreciation Ceremony was held in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom on November 16th. During the ceremony, four faculty and staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the A...
- Nov 21, 2023
Students Dante Bachini ’24 and Katy Cannistraro ’24 Present Research at Annual National Organization for Human Services Conference
The National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Conference was held in Alexandria, Virginia, from November 10th through 13th, and Assumption students Katy Cannistraro ’24 and Dante Bachini ’24 both attended and presented their research relating to the field of human services. In addition, Ka...
- Nov 13, 2023
Spectrum Health Systems Unveils Scholarship Program with Assumption University
WORCESTER, Mass. – November 7, 2023 – Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment and behavioral health services throughout Massachusetts, announced today its partnership with Assumption University to create a scholarshi...
- Nov 13, 2023
Spectrum Health Systems Unveils Scholarship Program with Assumption University
WORCESTER, Mass. – November 7, 2023 – Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment and behavioral health services throughout Massachusetts, announced today its partnership with Assumption University to create a scholarshi...
- Nov 10, 2023
Assumption University Honors Veterans Day
On November 7th, in celebration of Veterans Day, Assumption University honored those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including those within the AU community, with a ceremony in the Atrium of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center. The service included a presentation of the colors and ...
- Nov 09, 2023
Nursing Class of 2023 Has 100 Percent NCLEX-RN® Passing Rate
Assumption University’s Froelich School of Nursing announced that every member of its first graduating class has passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) following their graduation from the program this May. The NCLEX-RN® is an exam regulated by the National Council of St...
- Nov 06, 2023
Senator Robyn Kennedy ’03 Leads Town Hall on Community Engagement and Women’s Intersectional Leadership
To kick off fall semester programming for Assumption’s Women’s Studies Program, Massachusetts State Senator Robyn Kennedy, a member of the class of 2003, participated in a town hall in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center on October 17th to discuss topics such as community engagement and women’s...
- Oct 31, 2023
Assumption Receives Recognition for Use of VAWA STOP Grant Funds
Assumption University’s Department of Public Safety has been awarded funding from the Massachusetts Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant program to help develop and strengthen initiatives for the prevention of and response to incidents of...
- Oct 26, 2023
ASPIRE Program Launches for Alumni and Student Partnership
This fall, Assumption University launched the Alumni-Student Partnerships in Reflective Engagement (ASPIRE) program, offering new opportunities for students and alumni to connect over meaningful conversation and mentorship. ASPIRE began this fall through the Center for Purpose and Vocation ...
- Oct 25, 2023
Assumption's Rome Campus Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
The year 2023 marks ten years since Assumption students first arrived at the University’s Rome Campus. In celebration of the program’s 10th anniversary, students and faculty have spent much of this year reminiscing about their time spent abroad as they encourage current and future students to ex...
- Oct 23, 2023
Assumption Launches Alternative to FAFSA for Academic Year 2024-2025
This fall, Assumption University debuted an innovative alternative to the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) in a move designed to help students and families applying to Assumption receive expedited financial aid information. Due to the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act by Congress in 20...
- Oct 18, 2023
President Greg Weiner Opens Up About Mental Health Journey
President Weiner sat down with Maureen Lynch '24, Editor in Chief of Le Provocateur student newspaper to discuss his battle with depression. This transcript covers topics such as descriptions of depressive and schizophrenic symptoms, mention of suicide, and hospitalization. Please do not contin...
- Oct 06, 2023
Assumption Faculty and Alumnae Discover New Species of Algae
A team of researchers, including Assumption University professors Karolina Fučíková and Brian Niece and Assumption alumnae Melissa Taylor '18 and Aleeza S. Isaac '20, have published an article in scientific journal Plant Ecology and Evolution highlighting their discovery of a new species of green...
- Oct 03, 2023
Assumption Women’s Ice Hockey Plays First Game in Program History
The Assumption Greyhounds Women’s Ice Hockey team made history last Friday night at the Worcester Ice Center as they officially dropped the puck in their inaugural NCAA season. In 2022, Assumption University and the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) announced the Greyhounds Wo...
- Sep 28, 2023
Assumption MA in ABA Program Recognized for Exceptional Experiential Education
Assumption University’s Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis program has earned recognition from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) as a Tier 2A program. This achievement highlights the program’s commitment to providing students with a comprehensive and exceptional lea...
- Sep 05, 2023
Construction of Campus Pub Begins in Hagan Campus Center
As advocates for holistic student growth and a vibrant campus community, Assumption University proudly unveils an inspiring addition: an on-campus pub – a project initiated by students themselves. In today's dynamic educational landscape, universities nurture not only knowledge but also vital s...
- Aug 01, 2023
Members of the Class of 2023 Recognized for Exceptional Leadership and Service with Prestigious Crown & Shield Award
In recognition of their commitment to service, 21 members of the Class of 2023 have been awarded the prestigious Crown & Shield Award, which honors students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and participated in service during their four years at Assumption. The crown and shield are tw...
- Jul 26, 2023
The Greyhound Guide to Back-to-School Shopping
As July wanes away and Central Massachusetts says welcome back to the month of August, the city of Worcester also prepares to welcome back over 35,000 college students who call the city home during the academic year. Among those thousands of college students who will migrate to Worcester from around...
- May 24, 2023
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with the Spring 2023 Dean's List
Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the spring 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 l...
- May 05, 2023
Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 39th Annual Honors Convocation
This year’s 39th Annual Honors Convocation recognized 80 Assumption University students for academic excellence in their respective fields of study and received thoughtful advice from a distinguished Assumption alumnus. Students honored at the event received one of the Assumption University depart...
- May 04, 2023
Assumption Announces Emma Kearney and Rebecca Jalbert as Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Assumption University has announced that Emma Kearney ’23, of Belchertown, and Rebecca Jalbert ‘23, of Webster, will address their classmates as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, during Assumption’s 106th Commencement on Sunday, May 7, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. As ...
- May 03, 2023
Assumption University Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by National Security Agency
Assumption University today announced it has become only the fourth Massachusetts university or college – and the only one in greater central Massachusetts -- to be designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Cybersec...
- Apr 20, 2023
Assumption University Earns Top 10 Military Friendly Award
Assumption University today announced it has earned the distinction of being among the country’s top military-friendly schools of higher education. In a survey of 1,800 participating colleges and universities, conducted by Military Friendly®, Assumption University was acknowledged as a “Top Ten...
- Apr 14, 2023
Assumption University Recognizes Young Women of Consequence Award Nominees with Scholarship Opportunities
On International Women’s Day, Assumption University partnered with the city of Worcester to acknowledge the 2023 Young Woman of Consequence Award Winner with a $10,000 ($2,500/year) scholarship toward tuition at Assumption University if they choose to attend. Aliya Addo, a senior at Worcester Acad...
