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- May 27, 2026
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with the Spring 2026 Dean's List
Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a minimum of a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list. The Dean...
- May 22, 2026
Assumption Honors Exceptional Leadership with 2026 Emmanuel D'Alzon Crown and Shield Awards
On May 15, members of the Assumption community gathered to present 13 exceptional leaders in the Class of 2026 with the Emmanuel D’Alzon Crown and Shield Award. Students are nominated for the award by faculty and staff. The “crown” and “shield” refer to the icons in the uni...
- May 21, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Brewing an Advertising Campaign for Wachusett
Students in Associate Professor of Marketing Zachary Daniels’ advertising course brewed something a little different than what they were used to: full marketing campaign pitches for Wachusett Brewing Company. “Over the years, we’ve done this project in different capacities,” Daniels says...
- May 20, 2026
109th Undergraduate Commencement Celebrates the Class of 2026
On Sunday, May 17, the Assumption community, along with distinguished guests, family, and friends, gathered to celebrate the academic achievements of the Class of 2026. 304 students walked across the stage to receive their diploma, with 59 graduates achieving double majors and two achieving a tr...
- May 19, 2026
From Shelf to Screen and on to Salisbury Street: the Rise of Romance Fiction in ENG 281
Since the late eighteenth century, romance novels have been one of the widest read—and discussed—fiction genres. But one significant question endures: what fuels that popularity? This “big question” has attracted more attention with romance becoming the highest-grossing fiction genre and...
- May 14, 2026
Assumption University Appoints Chad Rohman as Provost
Assumption University today announced that Chad Rohman, a distinguished academic leader, scholar, and longtime dean at Dominican University in Illinois, has been appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective June 1, 2026, following a nationwide search. Rohman brings more th...
- May 11, 2026
Forest and Pastrone Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026
Assumption University has announced that Julia Forest, a communication and media major, has been named valedictorian, and Claire Pastrone, a double major in music and psychology, with a concentration in child and adolescent development, has been named salutatorian for the Class of 2026. At...
- May 05, 2026
- Matthew McDermott
Opening the Door to Opportunity: Denecker CDIC Dedication Celebrates Purpose and Possibility
On April 23, Assumption University marked a significant milestone in its commitment to student success with the dedication of the Dick ’69 and Maria Denecker Career Development and Internship Center (CDIC), celebrating a transformative gift that will shape the professional journeys of countless ...
- May 01, 2026
Assumption University and Anna Maria College Announce Intent to Submit Joint Proposal for Nursing Program Transition
Worcester, MA and Paxton, MA—May 1, 2026—Assumption University and Anna Maria College today announced their intent to submit a joint proposal to relevant regulatory agencies to transition Anna Maria’s nursing program to Assumption University. Assumption President Greg Weiner said, “Our f...
- May 01, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Service Meets Scholarship in Revived Community Tax Assistance Program
Students in ACC-260: Community Tax Assistance had a first-hand experience of what it’s like to be an accountant during tax season this semester by going into the Worcester community to help elderly and low-income individuals prepare and file their tax returns. After a hiatus due to the COVID-1...
- Apr 30, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Entrepreneurship Club Wins Investment at WooTank Pitch Competition
Pitching a startup venture to a group of investors, like the show “Shark Tank”, isn’t something that Grace Presswood ’27 and Charlotte Sisson ’27 have ever done before—but this year, thanks to the WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown, that changed. “When I got there and realize...
- Apr 27, 2026
Assumption Announces Second Collaborative Accelerated Master's Program with Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Assumption University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are expanding their partnership with the launch of a new Collaborative Accelerated Master’s Program (CAMP) in Mechanical Engineering, offering Assumption students a streamlined pathway to earn a master’s degree from WPI. Beg...
- Apr 24, 2026
Assumption University Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 42nd Annual Honors Convocation
On April 20, Assumption students were recognized with awards at the 42nd Annual Honors Convocation. During the evening, students were presented with Augustine Scholarships, Departmental Major Awards, Special Awards and Scholarships, and the Donec Formetur Chr...
- Apr 23, 2026
Assumption Hosts 22nd Annual Duck Day
On April 21, Assumption University hosted Duck Day, the beloved annual tradition marking the arrival of spring when ducks return to the pond at the front of campus after sheltering on a farm over the winter. The sun was shining as the ducks returned home, and Student Government Association (SGA)...
- Apr 22, 2026
London Calling: Honors and CTEQ Students Take Spring Break Trip Abroad
“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show,” wrote eighteenth-century writer and polymath Samuel Johnson. And, while the Assumption students who traveled there over spring break might not agree with the finality of Johnson’s words, ...
- Apr 21, 2026
Shattering the Stigma: President Weiner Speaks with Students About Mental Health Awareness
On a recent Friday morning, a small circle of students came together to read and discuss the stories of those living with disability and mental illness. Professor Lucia Knoles’ ENG 271: Illness, Disability, and Healthcare in Literature c...
- Apr 16, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Science and Splendor—Exploring the Environment at Assumption and Beyond
Addressing a group of sailors in 1962, President John F. Kennedy famously said, “It is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our bl...
- Apr 16, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Olympiad Brings Best of Massachusetts Middle School Science to Assumption for 22 Years Running
In 2004, after multiple years of the Massachusetts Science Olympiad for middle school students being hosted at Tufts University, it was time for a change—one that Professor of Chemistry Brian Niece and Assumption were ready to lead. In the 22 years since, thousands of mi...
- Apr 14, 2026
AI Salon Brings Students, Faculty, Staff, and Industry Voices Together for a Dynamic Conversation
The Grenon School of Business hosted a well‑attended salon on March 11, bringing community members and industry experts together for a candid discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing influence on education, work, and society. Organized and moderated by Laura Nicol...
- Apr 09, 2026
Building What’s Next in Sports Marketing
At Assumption University, interest in sports isn’t just something students follow—it’s something they live. With nearly 40% of students competing as NCAA Division II student-athletes, sports are woven into the fabric of campus life. Now, the University is exploring new ways to harness that...
- Apr 01, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
Center for Civic Friendship Hosts Doris Kearns Goodwin for First Major Public Event
Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin joined Assumption President Greg Weiner for a wide-ranging conversation about her bestselling novel Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, civic friendship, leadership, ambition, resilience, and sports on Ma...
- Mar 31, 2026
Announcing the 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Assumption University today announced that scholar Roosevelt Montás and non-profit executive Larry R. Thayer will speak at the Undergraduate and Graduate School Commencement ceremonies in May. Montás, and Micheál J. Kelly, a global business leader, will receive honorary degrees. ...
- Mar 23, 2026
Two Assumption Professors Granted Tenure in Spring 2026 Semester
The following faculty members were awarded tenure: Rachel Coleman, Assistant Professor of Theology Rachel Coleman, Ph.D., has been granted tenure. Coleman, who has served on the faculty since 2020, specializes in systematic theology, issues in science and bio...
- Mar 09, 2026
- Olivia Boudreau
On the Path to Success: Three Senior Finance Majors Talk Investment Club, Internships, and Invaluable Connections
Senior undergraduate finance majors Colin Murphy, James Kannally, and Kyle Keating all had their own reasons for studying the subject. Keating wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and chose the same course of study as him. Murphy was inspired by a love for problem solving and helping others...
