• Sep 04, 2024
  • Olivia Boudreau

Class of 2028 Officially Welcomed in Matriculation Ceremony 

Assumption’s class of 2028 was officially welcomed to the University on August 23 in a Matriculation Ceremony in the Plourde Recreation Center.  The Matriculation Ceremony is held each year to formally enroll each first-year class and welcome them to the Assumption community. The cl...

Assumption’s class of 2028 was officially welcomed to the University on August 23 in a Matriculation Ceremony in the Plourde Recreation Center.  
  • Sep 04, 2024
  • Olivia Boudreau

Assumption University Officially Re-Opens Renovated Taylor Dining Hall 

On August 23rd, the newly renovated Taylor Dining Hall was officially unveiled to a crowd of students, families, faculty, and staff to celebrate its official re-opening. As they cut the ceremonial ribbon, President Greg Weiner, Student Government Association (SGA) President Sofia Bruno ’26, Alex ...

On August 23rd, the newly renovated Taylor Dining Hall was officially unveiled to a crowd of students, families, faculty, and staff to celebrate its official re-opening.
  • Aug 08, 2024

Assumption University Bookstore Partners with New Vendor, Follett 

Assumption University has announced a new partnership with Follett Higher Education, set to transform both the online and on-campus retail experiences in the Hound Store. “When we considered vendors, convenience and customer service were a priority. As always, we listened to our students...

Assumption University has announced a new partnership with Follett Higher Education, set to transform both the online and on-campus retail experiences in the Hound Store.
  • Jun 26, 2024
  • Olivia Boudreau

SOPHIA Program Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary, Takes Capstone Rome Trip

Each academic year, a group of 24 determined, dedicated Assumption sophomores take part in the SOPHIA Program: the Sophomore Initiative at Assumption. For ten years, the program has sparked important conversations among students while teaching them important lessons about life’s meaning, purpose...

Each academic year, a group of 24 determined, dedicated Assumption sophomores take part in the SOPHIA Program: the Sophomore Initiative at Assumption.
  • Mar 23, 2024

Assumption University Selects New Hospitality Partner for Dining Services

Worcester, MA – After conducting a thorough and competitive proposal process, Assumption University announces that Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has been selected as their new hospitality partner beginning this summer. A trusted leader in the industry, Aramark was chosen based on their ability ...

Assumption University Selects New Hospitality Partner for Dining Services
  • Feb 15, 2024
  • Olivia Boudreau

Pierre's is Officially Open!

After years of planning, preparation, and permits, a dream that started as a student proposal has finally become a reality on Assumption’s campus.A large crowd of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees all gathered for the official opening of Pierre’s last Friday, February 9th for a...

A large crowd of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees all gathered for the official opening of Pierre’s Pub last Friday, February 9th for an evening full of food, drinks, and entertainment.
  • Feb 06, 2024
  • Olivia Boudreau

Pierre's Pub to Open February 9

What began as a proposal by students will become a reality this week, with the opening of Pierre’s Pub this Friday, February 9. In an announcement made last Friday, Assumption President Greg Weiner announced that the official grand opening of the pub will be held from 4:30pm to 11:00pm this Frid...

What began as a proposal by students will become a reality this week, with the opening of Pierre’s Pub this Friday, February 9.
  • Sep 05, 2023

Construction of Campus Pub Begins in Hagan Campus Center

As advocates for holistic student growth and a vibrant campus community, Assumption University proudly unveils an inspiring addition: an on-campus pub – a project initiated by students themselves.In today's dynamic educational landscape, universities nurture not only knowledge but also vital s...

Construction of Campus Pub Begins in Hagan Campus Center
  • Sep 07, 2022

Students Get Involved at Assumption University’s 2022 Clubs and Activities Fair

Get involved!It’s one of those pieces of advice that incoming first-year students hear when they first step foot on Assumption University’s campus. Through Assumption University’s Office of Student Activities, every student has the opportunity to engage in lively social, recreational, acad...

Students Get Involved at Assumption University’s 2022 Clubs and Activities Fair
  • Aug 19, 2022

Assumption University Names Brenda Hunt as Director of ALANA and First-Generation Student Success

WORCESTER, Massachusetts – Assumption University named Brenda Hunt as Director of ALANA and First-Generation School Success. While leading the University’s Cross-Cultural Center and its portfolio of educational and social initiatives, Hunt will support ALANA (African American, Latino, Asian...

Assumption University Names Brenda Hunt as Director of ALANA and First-Generation Student Success
  • Apr 08, 2022
  • David Pepin

Students Immersed in Service: SEND Trips Resume With Volunteer Trips to El Paso and Camden

Following a two-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Assumption University’s Campus Ministry resumed its SEND Service Program with two immersive service trips during the spring semester break. The week-long trips to El Paso, Texas and Camden, New Jersey provided students with the opportuni...

Students Immersed in Service: SEND Trips Resume With Volunteer Trips to El Paso and Camden
  • Feb 19, 2020
  • Office of Communications

Visiting Local Nursing Homes, Assumption Students Spread Kindness this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day, ten Assumption students joined Wish of a Lifetime’s #CupidCrew in delivering roses to residents of Worcester-area nursing homes. Assumption was joined by groups of students from Anna Maria College, Becker College, and the College of the Holy Cross in distributing nearly 500...

Visiting Local Nursing Homes, Assumption Students Spread Kindness this Valentine’s Day
  • Jan 23, 2020
  • Office of Communications

Students Forgo Winter Break to Engage in Meaningful Volunteer Efforts

During the month-long winter break, Assumption students participated in weeklong service immersion trips providing them the opportunity to serve those in the greatest of need while growing spiritually and personally. The SEND Immersion Program instills in students a desire to use one’s gifts and k...

Students Forgo Winter Break to Engage in Meaningful Volunteer Efforts
  • Jan 02, 2020
  • Office of Communications

Assumption to Present Student-produced Performance of Godspell

BEGINNING FEBRUARY 9, ALL TICKET SALES FOR GODSPELL WILL BE DONATED TO THE FAMILY OF LILY VARTANIAN '20.Broadway returns to Worcester in February when Assumption presents a student-run production of the 2012 revival of Godspell on February 28 and 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Jea...

Assumption to Present Student-produced Performance of Godspell
  • Dec 10, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption’s New Director of Choral Activities has an Ambitious Plan to Bring Music to the Worcester Community

Ushering in a new era for Assumption’s music programs, the University recently welcomed a new director of choral activities and seasoned performer Brad Dumont, who brings a renewed vision not only to the Assumption’s music programs, but a commitment to arts-based education and community outreach...

Assumption’s New Director of Choral Activities has an Ambitious Plan to Bring Music to the Worcester Community
  • Jan 29, 2019
  • Kaitlyn Friel '19

Forming and Preparing Future Leaders

With more than 60 student clubs and organizations, Assumption offers to students a variety of ways to get involved on campus, ranging from the Outdoors Club, to the student newspaper, to the Greytones, and much more. Though each of those clubs is provided an advisor, the students elected to lea...

Forming and Preparing Future Leaders
  • Jan 24, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption Names 498 Students to Fall 2018 Dean's List

Assumption has announced that 498 students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and s...

Assumption Names 498 Students to Fall 2018 Dean's List
  • Jan 10, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption’s a Capella Group, Organ Scholar Take First Place in Competitions

Assumption’s a cappella group, Hound Sound, earned first place in the second annual WEC’appella competition. The event, which was sponsored by Worcester Education Collaborative (WEC) and took place at Mechanics Hall, featured five college groups from the city.  Hound Sound bested a cappella...

Assumption’s a Capella Group, Organ Scholar Take First Place in Competitions
  • Jan 09, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Students Present Research at Annual Academic Symposium

Ninety students were selected to present an original academic research project at Assumption’s 23rd Annual Undergraduate Symposium, which was held April 24-25 on the College’s Worcester Campus.   The undergraduate symposium serves to highlight the research and scholarly a...

Students Present Research at Annual Academic Symposium
  • Jan 09, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Exploring a Vocation through Health Care Services in Uganda

Assumption has awarded Grace Clark ’19 a $3,500 Community Engagement Grant to travel to Uganda this summer, where she will explore her anticipated vocation of providing medical care to individuals in impoverished countries. Clark will travel to Uganda for the month of July as a participant in...

Exploring a Vocation through Health Care Services in Uganda
  • Jan 09, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Exploring Vocation Through Research on Latino Critical Race Theory

Jose Garcia ’19 has been awarded a SOPHIA Community Engagement Grant to conduct interdisciplinary research on issues affecting Latinos in the United States. Garcia will travel to Los Angeles, CA; Tucson, AZ; and Orlando, FL to obtain a deeper understanding of Latino Critical Race Theory.Accord...

Exploring Vocation Through Research on Latino Critical Race Theory
  • Jan 09, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Jack Sullivan ’17 Named Prestigious American Cancer Society Fellow

Assumption’s Jack Sullivan ’17, of Stony Point, NY, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to conduct cancer research this summer at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Center in Boston. Sullivan is the fourth student from Assumption to be selected for this highly-sought fellowship....

Jack Sullivan ’17 Named Prestigious American Cancer Society Fellow
  • Jan 09, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Students Take Compassionate Service into the Worcester Community

Prior to the start of the academic year, nearly 200 Assumption student leaders volunteered during the annual Assumption Loves Worcester Day of Service. Students performed beautification tasks that maintenance crews at the three different Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) locations do not have time t...

Students Take Compassionate Service into the Worcester Community
  • Jan 08, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption’s Vocational Exploration Program Recognized by Prominent College Organization

Assumption SOPHIA (SOPHomore Initiative at Assumption) Program has been recognized with a Best Practices in Mission Integration Award by the Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU). The SOPHIA Program was the top ranked program in its category....

Assumption’s Vocational Exploration Program Recognized by Prominent College Organization