News and Events

Globally Renowned Peacebuilder and Conflict-Resolution Expert Alice Nderitu Appointed Civic Friendship Fellow at Assumption University

Assumption University today announced that Alice Nderitu, former United Nations Under Secretary General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and a globally renowned expert in peace building and conflict transformation, has been appointed the inaugural Fellow at its Center for Civic Fri…

University News

Jan 05, 2026

Globally Renowned Peacebuilder and Conflict-Resolution Expert Alice Nderitu Appointed Civic Friendship Fellow at Assumption University

Assumption University today announced that Alice Nderitu, former United Nations Under Secretary General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide and a globally renowned expert in peace building and conflict transformation, has been appointed the inaugural Fellow at its Center for Civic Fri…
Dec 22, 2025

PA Program Receives Hands-on Trauma Training with the United States Army 

In the 1960s, a physician shortage posed a critical healthcare threat in the United States. At the same time, medics were returning from the Vietnam War with intensive trauma training and experience that made them overqualified t…
Dec 18, 2025

BookTok, Lasers, and Loss: Honors Program Brings Catholic Liberal Education to Bear on a Broad Spectrum 

Assumption’s Honors Program was established for striving students to further their education with specialized advanced courses and the opportunity to partner closely with a professor on in-depth research in a field of that student’s choosing.  “A core strength of the Honors P…

Assumption Magazine

Dec 19, 2025

Thrive: Charting a Course for Excellence

Through the goals of Thrive, an ambitious 10-year strategic plan, Assumption University outlines an inspiring road map anchored in our steadfast commitment to providing a distinctively Assumptionist Catholic liberal education to all those who seek it. Embracing a dynamic and forward-thinking appr…
Dec 19, 2025

From Greyhound to Patriot

Ashton Grant ’19’s path from Assumption standout to the New England Patriots’ quarterbacks coach is a story of drive, discipline, and destiny. In 2024, Ashton Grant ’19 found himself in the last row on a plane to West Virginia next to former New England Patriot Mike Vrabel. It wasn’t just …
Dec 19, 2025

Enduring Values, New Opportunities

Campus Ministry has seen some bittersweet changes recently, as longtime director Deacon Paul Covino has decided to retire and begin a new mission, and as we have welcomed new director Luis Melgar to our community. We are sad to see Paul go after 11 years of dedicated service to Assumption…

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2026
2026 MLK Jr Annual Community Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Plourde Recreation Center, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Jan 21
2026
Granite State Greyhound Meetup
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, NH 03102
Jan 24
2026
Men’s Basketball Alumni Day
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Laska Gym, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester 01609