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Assumption Holds First 1904 Day of Service
On April 7, Assumption University hosted its inaugural 1904 Day of Service, with over 1,200 students, alongside more than 100 faculty and staff, devoting a day to give back at 39 different sites in the surrounding Worcester area. The day was a way for members of the Assumpti…
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May 08, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Morton Appointed Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing
Assumption University and Provost Marc Guerra are pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Morton has been appointed the next Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing, effective June 2025. “We are very pleased to appoint Dr. Jennifer Morton as the next Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing,” sai…
May 06, 2025
2025 Alumni Award Recipients Announced
Assumption University is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards before the University’s upcoming Reunion Weekend, June 6–8. This year’s honorees include a pioneering educator and coach, a nationally recognized campus minister, and an award-winning archival producer whose wor…
Apr 30, 2025
Assumption University Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 41st Annual Honors Convocation
On April 14, 75 Assumption students were recognized with awards at the 41st Annual Honors Convocation. Students were presented with Augustine Scholarships, Departmental Major Awards, Special Awards and Scholarships, and the Donec Formetur Christus Presidential Award during the evening. Winners…In The Media
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Colleges Have to Be Much More Honest With Themselves
President Greg Weiner published an opinion piece in the New York Times advocating for universities to look inward to rebuild trust and resist interference.
Yahoo! NewsAssumption University student to attend funeral of Pope Francis
Maryja Prytko '27 attended the funeral of Pope Francis while studying abroad at Assumption's Rome Campus this April.
Boston HeraldTrump declares ‘liberation day’ as he orders tariffs on all foreign goods
Jeremy Geddert, associate professor of political science, provided expertise on tariffs to the Boston Herald.
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