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Assumption Climbs Over 20 Spots in U.S. News and World Report’s Best University Rankings
Assumption University climbed 21 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Universities list for regional universities in the north this year, rising from #50 to #29. The University is among only 30% of colleges that have been named to the same list for more than five consecutive years. Ass…
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Sep 22, 2026
Assumption Climbs Over 20 Spots in U.S. News and World Report’s Best University Rankings
Assumption University climbed 21 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Universities list for regional universities in the north this year, rising from #50 to #29. The University is among only 30% of colleges that have been named to the same list for more than five consecutive years. Ass…
Sep 14, 2026
Three Assumption Alumnae Named to Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty List
The Worcester Business Journal, providing business news for New England’s second-largest city, has released its 2026 40 Under Forty List honoring prominent young professionals in Central Massachusetts. This year, three Assumption alumni have been honored by being named to this list. Ash…
Sep 03, 2026
“This is a Special Place Filled with Opportunities”: Salisbury Street Embraces the Class of 2030
Assumption’s Class of 2030 officially made their mark on Salisbury Street last Friday as they were welcomed to campus for the first time as students. The Class of 2030 represents one of the five largest classes in Assumption’s history. At a special welcome ceremony on Frid…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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