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  • Nov 25, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Provost Greg Weiner to Present Lecture on the Politics of Prudence

Greg Weiner, Ph.D., provost and academic vice president at Assumption, will deliver a lecture based on his new book Old Whigs at American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington, D.C., on November 25. This fall, Provost Weiner was chosen to serve as a part-time visiting scholar for the Social, Cult...

Provost Greg Weiner to Present Lecture on the Politics of Prudence
  • Nov 21, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Celebrating the Christmas Season at Assumption

Every year, Assumption hosts a number of holiday events on campus in the celebration of Advent and Christmas.  These events, open to members of the Assumption and Worcester communities, provide engaging ways in which to prepare for the celebration of Christmas and to give back during ...

Celebrating the Christmas Season at Assumption
  • Nov 21, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption’s Commitment to Service: The Impact on the Neighboring Community

Assumption has released its annual Community Benefits Report (CBR), Stronger Together for Worcester, a collection of stories and information that shares the institution’s meaningful contributions to the Worcester community, nearly 175,000 hours last year. “Regardless of a student’s chosen m...

Assumption’s Commitment to Service: The Impact on the Neighboring Community
  • Nov 20, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Hound of the Week: Emily Norman '20

Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Emily Norman ’20! A Neuroscience major from Chelmsford, MA, Emily chose to study at Assumption because she felt a strong sense of community. “ I did not want to feel like just a number and at Assumption I knew I would be able to form long-lasti...

Hound of the Week: Emily Norman '20
  • Nov 14, 2019
  • Office of Communications

How Does U.S. and China Policy Impact Central Massachusetts?

Assumption will join 75 venues across the United States in hosting an event as part of the 13th annual CHINA Town Hall featuring a webcast panel discussion moderated by leading political commentator George Stephanopoulos at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 18 in Kennedy 112 on the Assumption campus, ...

How Does U.S. and China Policy Impact Central Massachusetts?
  • Nov 14, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Students Inducted into Assumption's Academic Honors Program

The Assumption Honors Program inducted 68 new members on Sunday, November 10, before an audience of administrators, faculty, and families. The Honors Program, a specialized academic option for high-achieving students of all academic majors, provides an interdisciplinary education designed to prep...

Students Inducted into Assumption's Academic Honors Program
  • Nov 13, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Hound of the Week: Olivia Burke '20

Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Olivia Burke ’20! A history major from Harwich MA, Olivia chose Assumption because of the ability to make close connections with peers and professors and the welcoming student body. On campus, Olivia is involved in the honors program, captain of ...

Hound of the Week: Olivia Burke '20
  • Nov 13, 2019
  • Marisa Butler '20

Campus Police Participating in Home Base No Shave Campaign

No Shave November Forgoing the daily routine of shaving during the month of November, some members of Assumption’s Police Department will participate in the 2019 Home Base No Shave Campaign to benefit Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program that provides care ...

Campus Police Participating in Home Base No Shave Campaign
  • Nov 08, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption Honors Sacrifices, Service of Veterans

Assumption's Veterans Day Observance  As a demonstration of Assumption’s commitment to and recognition of Veterans and in honor of Veterans Day and the sacrifices made by those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the College hosted its third annual remembrance ceremony on Nov. 7.  ...

Assumption Honors Sacrifices, Service of Veterans
  • Nov 07, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Application for University Status Approved

Following the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education’s approval of Assumption’s application for university status, the Secretary of State has approved the amendment to the College’s Charter, which was the final step in the application process.  With this approval, it is left to the di...

Application for University Status Approved
  • Nov 06, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Hound of the Week: Emily Allen '21

Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Emily Allen ’21! A junior majoring in human services and minoring in psychology from Hopewell Junction, New York, Emily chose Assumption because of its small, inclusive, and welcoming community in addition to its strong academic reputation and at...

Hound of the Week: Emily Allen '21
  • Nov 05, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Travel Tuesday: Jordan Mello '20

Biology major and psychology minor, Jordan Mello ’20 is currently spending his fall semester at Assumption's Rome campus. Jordan chose to study abroad to learn more about the rich history and culture surrounding the campus, and was able to reach his personal goal of visiting another continent...

Travel Tuesday: Jordan Mello '20
  • Oct 30, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Hound of the Week: James Randall '21

Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, James Randall ’21! James is a psychology major from Walpole, MA who chose to study at Assumption because along with strong academics, it shared his values for experiential learning and community service opportunities. Randall is the Vice Presiden...

Hound of the Week: James Randall '21
  • Oct 29, 2019
  • Gabriel Barbosa '21

Travel Tuesday: Nicholas Macchione '22

Nick Macchione ’22, a history major with a minor in music is spending his fall semester studying abroad at Assumption's Rome campus. “I was drawn to Italy for its rich history as well as the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture and way of living.” Nick has adopted the famous phrase, “...

Travel Tuesday: Nicholas Macchione '22
  • Oct 24, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption Awards Scholarships to Recognize Students’ Commitment to Service

Each year, Assumption awards the prestigious Light the Way Scholarship to incoming students who utilize their abilities to help others or make a meaningful difference in the world. From creating clubs that address a societal need, collecting clothing and food for community organizations, or travelin...

Assumption Awards Scholarships to Recognize Students’ Commitment to Service
  • Oct 23, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Visionary Student Development Leader Appointed V.P. of Student Affairs/ Dean of Students

Assumption President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. today announced the appointment of Deborah Cady Melzer, Ph.D., as Assumption’s next vice president of student affairs/ dean of students, effective January 6, 2020. Dr. Cady Melzer currently serves as vice president for student development and Title ...

Visionary Student Development Leader Appointed  V.P. of Student Affairs/ Dean of Students
  • Oct 23, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Hound of the Week: Arianna Pereschino ‘20

Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Arianna Pereschino ‘20! A psychology major with two minors in sociology and human services from Cranston RI, Arianna is an RA, an orientation leader, and a student ambassador. Arianna is also involved with Houndsound, SEARCH, and Peer Ministry! Ariann...

Hound of the Week:  Arianna Pereschino ‘20
  • Oct 22, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Travel Tuesday: Sarah Boisvere ‘20

Sarah Boisvere ‘20, a double major in Global Studies and Theology, is currently spending her fall semester with Semester at Sea (through Colorado State University). Sarah lives on a ship and travels to 13 different countries across the world, from Morocco to Brazil, Portugal to Trinidad and T...

Travel Tuesday: Sarah Boisvere ‘20
  • Oct 21, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption Welcomes Prospective Students to Campus

On Sunday, October 20, Assumption welcomed nearly 400 prospective students from ten states, along with their families, to its annual fall Open House. Throughout the day, high school juniors and seniors were able to learn about Assumption and the transformative education it offers to students.  ...

Assumption Welcomes Prospective Students to Campus
  • Oct 21, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Assumption Unveils Grenon School of Business

For decades, David Grenon AP’57 HD’86 and his family have been ardent supporters of Assumption. On Oct. 18, his family’s legacy was recognized with the unveiling of the Grenon School of Business, the first of the five schools to be named.  “We are grateful that David recognizes the v...

Assumption Unveils Grenon School of Business
  • Oct 15, 2019
  • Office of Communications

French Government Awards Research Grant to Assumption Professor

Assumption University Associate Professor of History Stuart Borsch, Ph.D., is part of a research project that was awarded funding from the French and German governments. The grants will support the EGYLandscape Project, a three-year research project explores the historical landscapes, agriculture, n...

French Government Awards Research Grant to Assumption Professor
  • Oct 15, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Hound of the Week: Olivia Boncaldo '21

Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Olivia Boncaldo ‘21! An accounting major from Braintree, MA. Olivia is the co-president of the Student Alumni Association, apart of Agape Latte, the SOPHIA program and SEND Alabama, while off-campus, she had an internship at the O’Connor & Drew ...

Hound of the Week: Olivia Boncaldo '21
  • Oct 15, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Travel Tuesday: Erin Drumm '21

Erin Drumm '21, a double major in Environmental Science and Spanish & Italian is currently spending her fall semester in Costa Rica. For Erin, Costa Rica is a perfect place to study abroad for her majors, as she can explore the rainforests and volcanoes that she learns about in the cla...

Travel Tuesday: Erin Drumm '21
  • Oct 09, 2019
  • Office of Communications

Hound of the Week: Colin McQuillan ‘20

Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, SGA President from Medfield, MA, Colin McQuillan ‘20! Colin is a marketing major who takes part in intramurals, lectors at Mass here at Assumption and is a former orientation leader and executive. Colin has found his passions by being involved on...

Hound of the Week: Colin McQuillan ‘20