On October 20, Assumption University welcomed distinguished guests, faculty, staff, alumni, and students to the official announcement of the Larry Lucchino Institute for the Study of Sports. The Institute, which will officially launch in the fall 2027 semester, will honor the legacy of celebrated ...
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 lifeWorcester, MA – October 20, 2026 – Assumption University today announced the estab...
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...
To celebrate Assumption's 122nd birthday on October 1, Professors John Bell and Rachel Coleman honored the voices that have shaped the University at the opening of a new exhibit called Living the Mission: Honoring the Overlooked, Inspiring the Future. “Assumption has grown and changed in man...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
February is Black History Month, and the University is dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black history with a variety of events across campus throughout the month. The pinnacle event celebrating this month will be the fourth annual Ecumenical Worship Service in the...
Assumption’s Honors Program was established for striving students to further their education with specialized advanced courses and the opportunity to partner closely with a professor on in-depth research in a field of that student’s choosing. “A core strength of the Honors P...
Wild turkeys are a menace—at least according to some students in Associate Professor Shahara Drew’s English 130 class, Writing in the University. One of the major projects in the class involves bringing persuasive writing skills to bear on an aspect of&nbs...
One of the grandest, oldest, and largest instruments on earth, known as the King of Instruments, can be found in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit—a pipe organ. The organ found in the Chapel, the Gilbert and Anna Chabot Memorial Organ, was built in 1967 and...
Over the span of two days in October, the cast and crew of major-motion picture codenamed “Cheesesteak” turned Salisbury Street into Sunset Boulevard, and hundreds of Greyhounds were able to take part in real-life movie magic. Hollywood star—and Massachusetts native—Mark Wahlberg was on sit...
Assumption University today announced that Lauren Haynie has been named Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, effective January 5, 2026, following an extensive search. Haynie currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Health, Wellness and Career Services at Brandeis Univer...
Charlie’s Snack Bar and the Hagan Campus Center underwent renovations this summer, bringing a new dining experience to students. A celebration was held on August 25, including music, free merchandise, and fun for members of the Assumption community. This includes new food options a...
Luis Melgar was officially welcomed to the Assumption community this summer as the new director of campus ministry. Melgar is no stranger to Catholic liberal arts education, having over 15 years of experience in Catholic, Jesuit institutions, from his time at the University of Scranton where he rec...
Assumption University today announced that Debbie Heida has been named Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, effective August 1. Heida most recently served as Senior Advisor for the Division of Student Affairs at Duke University, where she also served as Interim Associate Vice President and D...
In April, Assumption University’s first Sexual Assault Awareness Month Summit culminated a year-long initiative sponsored by the Office of the General Counsel and Division of Student Affairs to foster a campus-wide culture of respect. The initiative brought several survivors and advocat...
On April 25, with stage lights illuminating Curtis Performance Hall, musical theater returned to Salisbury Street for first time in five years – since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its return, 15 performers in the Greyhound Theater, a club founded and directed by Westin Micha...
On April 10, Assumption University hosted its Duck Day, the beloved annual tradition where ducks are returned to the pond in front of La Maison Francaise after a cold winter. The ducks, this year named by students Duckery Weiner, The Pond Father, Lord of the Wings, Professor Waddlin...
Assumption’s Career Development and Internship Center held their annual Spring Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, February 13 in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center. Fifty companies and organizations attended the fair, giving students opportunities to speak with professionals in a variety of ...
To reaffirm shared values and reflect upon the true meaning of community, Assumption hosted an event titled “Community and the Company of Friends,” inviting all members of the community to share in a recommitment to Assumption’s shared purpose. Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A, Vice P...
Assumption’s Career Development and Internship Center (CDIC) has recently launched its Career Closet initiative, which will help to provide free professional attire to students regardless of financial circumstance. The initiative began when CDIC staff members heard from Assumption studen...
The Assumption Greyhounds field hockey team is set to begin play in their fifth-straight NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship tournament on Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Brian Kelly ’83 Stadium. The Greyhounds will face off against Saint Anselm, who they defeated in a shutout last w...
