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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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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…
Oct 16, 2026
Second Physician Assistant Gala Raises Over $18,000 for Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund
Assumption’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program welcomed students, faculty, families, sponsors, and community partners to its second annual Charity Gala on September 25, raising funds and support for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. The event has raised over $18,600, and the fu…
Oct 15, 2026
Passion for Professional Sports: Alumni Turn Dreams into Careers
Pitcher Perfect: John Davis ’24, Pitching Analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays John Davis ’24 has dedicated much of his life to one of his greatest passions: baseball. When injuries sidelined his Assumption pitching career, Davis took the opportunity to merge his academic and extracurricul…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
AI’s best use is enhancing human judgment. So study liberal arts.
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.
The Boston GlobeActors, business leaders, and astrophysicists. Here’s who is speaking at area college commencements.
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.
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