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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
“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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
The second event in the Foundations Lecture Series saw a lively discussion about the intricacies of speech. It was held on Wednesday, February 4, featuring panelists Alison Myette, associate professor of practice in human services; Margaret Tartaglia, adjunct...
On Wednesday, February 25, students, faculty, staff, and community members filled the Chapel of the Holy Spirit for Assumption’s fourth annual Ecumenical Worship Service for an evening grounded in music, scripture, fellowship, and a shared commitment to hop...
After starring on her high school field hockey team in Biddeford, Maine, Jill McSorley was drawn to Assumption to continue her athletic career—but the University’s strong writing programs are what sealed her decision. “...
In 2019, in response to an increased demand for well-trained, patient-centered nurses, Assumption announced the development of a new program: a Bachelor of Science in nursing. The first cohort of students began in the fall of that year, and since then, the pr...
Assumption University and Worcester Public Schools (WPS) today announced a new partnership, titled Worcester Together, to help more students access Catholic liberal education and continue in the shared endeavor of preparing students for lives of meaning.Assumption will extend an advanced schola...
Assumption University hosted the 41st Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast in partnership with Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) on Monday, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. Each year, the MLK Breakfast Committee organizes inspirational m...
