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Assumption University Establishes the Larry Lucchino Institute for the Study of Sports
Made possible by a historic gift from the Lucchino Family Foundation, the Institute will honor Larry Lucchino’s legacy by connecting the study of sports with liberal arts education, leadership and civic life Worcester, MA – October 20, 2026 – Assumption University today announced the estab…
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Nov 03, 2026
“A Lasting Academic Home for the Values Larry Embodied”: Assumption Announces Larry Lucchino Institute
On October 20, Assumption University welcomed distinguished guests, faculty, staff, alumni, and students to the official announcement of the Larry Lucchino Institute for the Study of Sports. The Institute, which will officially launch in the fall 2027 semester, will honor the legacy of celebrated …
Oct 30, 2026
The Brains Behind the Bizarre: Professor Lauren Crockett-Girard Shares Her Undead Expertise
Visiting Assistant Professor of English Lauren Crockett-Girard ’19 is probably the most prepared person on Assumption’s campus for Halloween. Her scholarly work focuses on a topic that seems to come up around this time every year: zombies. Specifically, how the zombie is an outlet for cultural fear…
Oct 20, 2026
Assumption University Establishes the Larry Lucchino Institute for the Study of Sports
Made possible by a historic gift from the Lucchino Family Foundation, the Institute will honor Larry Lucchino’s legacy by connecting the study of sports with liberal arts education, leadership and civic life Worcester, MA – October 20, 2026 – Assumption University today announced the estab…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…In The Media
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President Greg Weiner published an opinion piece in the Washington Post sharing his thoughts on literal vs. liberal education as AI continues to proliferate across college campuses.
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Assumption’s Undergraduate Commencement speaker, Dr. Roosevelt Montás, features in a lineup of impressive speakers at institutions across Massachusetts.
Connecticut Public Radio - The WheelhouseWhat the SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling means for CT
Mathematics Professor Kyle Evans joins Connecticut Public Radio to discuss the SCOTUS Voting Rights Act ruling.