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- Feb 06, 2019
- Rachel Berthiaume '20
Exploring Perspectives on Women in America
Each fall, students enrolled in the introductory Women’s Studies course explore the challenges facing women in American culture. Through a collaboration with the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project, students conduct oral history interviews with local women, while enhancing their critical thin...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Luke Maguire '19
Faculty and Staff Excellence Recognized at Annual Convocation
Todd Derderian, director of Business Services, was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service. Derderian was recognized for going above and beyond the requirements of his job to personally oversee that each project, large and small, is completed thoroughly with speed and profe...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Center for Neuroscience Provides Students Enhanced Research Opportunities
“The Center for Neuroscience offers a rich opportunity for neuroscience majors and non-majors to explore current brain-centric research findings via numerous routes,” explained Michele Lemons, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology and the Center’s founding director. “It provides a disti...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Katelynn Rosa '19
Female Viking Warrior Takes Center Stage at Annual AIA Lecture
For centuries, Vikings have been portrayed as male warriors, but according to Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson, Ph.D., there was at least one female among them. Dr. Hedenstierna-Jonson, the co-director of the Viking Phenomenon Project at the University of Uppsala in Sweden, will present the lectu...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Kaitlyn Friel '19
The Importance of Serving with Compassion
LIVING THE MISSION As a political science major, Matthew Brennan ’12 learned many important lessons, among the most valuable of them the need to serve with compassion. After graduating, Brennan carried with him a quote from the Venerable Father Emmanuel d’Alzon: “The secret of our influence...
- Feb 05, 2019
- Office of Communications
Worcester Economy Posts Best Year in Recent Decades
The greater Worcester economy grew at a 3.1 percent annualized rate during the fourth quarter of 2018, which, while off from the 3.8 percent rate turned in during the prior quarter, represents the third consecutive quarter with above 3 percent growth, according to the latest update of the Worcester ...
- Feb 04, 2019
- Kaitlin Friel '19
Assumption Marketing Program Earns Top Rating
Study.com has recognized Assumption’s marketing program as one of the top in the country in the recently released 50 Best Marketing Schools ranking. According to Study.com, Assumption’s marketing program ranked in the top half in the nation for its emphasis on ethically responsible business prac...
- Feb 04, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Enhances Programs and Services to Meet Unique and Emerging Needs of Students
Vice President for Student Success Named to Lead New Division That Will Focus Upon Student Retention and Achievement In response to the ever-changing demographics of its student body, Assumption has announced the creation of a new position, vice president for student success, which will focus on ...
- Feb 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
The Passing of Former Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director, Andy Laska
Longtime Assumption Men’s Basketball Coach, and namesake of Assumption’s gymnasium, Andy Laska, 93, who passed away on February 2. Laska served as head coach of the Assumption Men’s Basketball team from 1951-67, compiling a 224-92 record. During his 15 years as head coach, ...
- Jan 31, 2019
- Office of Communications
Two Assumption Graduates, N.E. Patriots Employees, to have Unique View of Super Bowl LIII
Casey Ellms ’18 never imagined she’d land her dream job right out of college; today she is in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots as part of her job with Kraft Sports + Entertainment. There, she’ll be working alongside fellow alumnus Alex Marshall ’14 G’15, who will b...
- Jan 30, 2019
- Office of Communications
Celebrating and Supporting Veterans
As a certified Yellow Ribbon School, Assumption now offers a number of new on-campus services for Veterans. Assumption is on track to become a Military Friendly® School where Veterans, active service members, and their families find a warm welcome. Brian Alloway ’20 joined the Marines after hi...
- Jan 29, 2019
- Kaitlyn Friel '19
Forming and Preparing Future Leaders
With more than 60 student clubs and organizations, Assumption offers to students a variety of ways to get involved on campus, ranging from the Outdoors Club, to the student newspaper, to the Greytones, and much more. Though each of those clubs is provided an advisor, the students elected to lea...
- Jan 29, 2019
- Office of Communications
Following Introduction of New Veterans Programs and Services, Assumption Named a 2019-20 Military Friendly® School
Assumption is one of the nation’s best institutions for Veterans and has been recognized as a 2019-20 Military Friendly® School. This designation sets the standard for higher education institutions to best serve veterans and their spouses. Understanding the challenges many Veterans ...
- Jan 25, 2019
- Abbey Holmes '20
A City in Conflict: Religious Tensions in Jerusalem
The Ecumenical Institute at Assumption will present a lecture on religious tensions in Jerusalem featuring nationally renowned author and journalist James Carroll, that will provide a deep analysis of the city of Jerusalem and the conflicts that have arisen in response to the tensions between Christ...
- Jan 24, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Names 498 Students to Fall 2018 Dean's List
Assumption has announced that 498 students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and s...
- Jan 24, 2019
- Katelynn Rosa ‘19
Assumption Recognized for Affordability
Assumption has been ranked as a “Best for the Money” college by CollegeFactual.com. Assumption is ranked in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for having “the best tools for the money.” This is the second year in a row that Assumption has been awarded this achievement...
- Jan 10, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Awards 653 Degrees at Centennial Commencement
The graduates of Assumption’s Class of 2017 made history on Sunday, May 14, as it held its Centennial Commencement exercises at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester, in which speaker John L. Allen, Jr., editor of Crux, a publication that focuses on news of the Vatican and Catholic Church...
- Jan 10, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assistant Provost for Academic Innovation and Strategy Named American Council on Education Fellow
The American Council on Education (ACE) has announced that J. Bart Morrison, Ph.D., assistant provost for Academic Innovation and Strategy at Assumption, has been named an ACE Fellow for the 2017-18 academic year. Morrison is spending this spring as a visiting scholar at the University of Insubri...
- Jan 10, 2019
- Meagan Eccleston '17
Assumption Named a “Best Value School”
Assumption was recently named a 2017 Best Value School, a distinction that recognizes the institution for excellence in cost affordability, graduation statistics, student debt, and overall student satisfaction. According to the ranking organization, University Research & Review, LLC...
- Jan 10, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption’s a Capella Group, Organ Scholar Take First Place in Competitions
Assumption’s a cappella group, Hound Sound, earned first place in the second annual WEC’appella competition. The event, which was sponsored by Worcester Education Collaborative (WEC) and took place at Mechanics Hall, featured five college groups from the city. Hound Sound bested a cappella...
- Jan 09, 2019
- Office of Communications
Prestigious Recognition for Assumption History Professor’s Manuscript
A manuscript published in December 2016 by Assumption Associate Professor of History Mark Christensen, Ph.D., has been recognized by the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) with its highly competitive Mexico Section Book Award in the Humanities. The Teabo Manuscript: Maya Christian Copybook...
- Jan 09, 2019
- Office of Communications
Students Present Research at Annual Academic Symposium
Ninety students were selected to present an original academic research project at Assumption’s 23rd Annual Undergraduate Symposium, which was held April 24-25 on the College’s Worcester Campus. The undergraduate symposium serves to highlight the research and scholarly a...
- Jan 09, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Named a Top School for Computer Science
The Bookmark, which describes itself as a blog and resource site covering all things Internet and tech related, has ranked Assumption as one of its “Top 20 Small Colleges for Computer Science.” In ranking Assumption as one of the best colleges for computer science, The Bookmark shared, “Ass...
- Jan 09, 2019
- Office of Communications
Exploring a Vocation through Health Care Services in Uganda
Assumption has awarded Grace Clark ’19 a $3,500 Community Engagement Grant to travel to Uganda this summer, where she will explore her anticipated vocation of providing medical care to individuals in impoverished countries. Clark will travel to Uganda for the month of July as a participant in...
