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Assumption Named to U.S. News & World Report Best University List
Assumption University has once again been named to both the Best Universities and Best Value lists for regional universities in the north by U.S. News & World Report. The publication—which has notably ranked higher education institutions in several categories for forty years—uses more …
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Oct 14, 2025
Faculty Members Promoted in Fall 2025
The following faculty members were promoted to Full Professors: Lea Christo, Professor of Practice, School Counseling and Resiliency ProgramLea Christo, MSW, LICSW, BCPA, has been promoted to Full Professor of Practice. Christo co-developed the curriculum options in healthcare management at the un…
Oct 09, 2025
Assumption Announces Partnership with Fontbonne
Assumption University has announced a new partnership with Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, which will provide students with scholarship opportunities and deeper insight into the college application process. Fontbonne is a Catholic preparatory and early college serving young women i…
Oct 08, 2025
Healing Hands Blessed in Annual Ceremony
On September 26, nurses in Assumption’s Class of 2027 had their hands ceremonially blessed before they begin their first clinical rotations this fall. The service, held in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, marked the nurses’ transitions from the classroom to professional practice. A…In The Media
In The Media
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.
NBC 10 Boston‘Oh my goodness’: How 2 Mass. college students happened upon the new pope’s debut
Maryja Prytko '27 and Savina Villani '27 were in St. Peter's Square when Pope Leo XIV was announced to the world and made his first appearance.
Yahoo! NewsGoats gorge on overgrown greenery, clear grounds on Assumption campus
The goats clearing out underbrush on campus were featured in a recent article, highlighting their eco-friendly impact.