News
- Jun 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Names New School of Business in Honor of Prep Graduate and Successful Entrepreneur David Grenon
Assumption announced that in recognition of his successful career and dedication to the mission of the institution, its new School of Business will be named for 1957 Assumption Prep graduate David Grenon. The Grenon family has made a seven-figure gift, the second largest gift made to the current Cap...
- May 29, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Sarah Colston '19
Congratulations to our Hound of the Week, Sarah Colston ’19! Sarah is a recent 2019 graduate of Assumption from Southington, CT, who now has her degree in Spanish and Secondary Education. Sarah’s passion is teaching, as well as the Spanish language and culture. Assumption provided her ...
- May 28, 2019
- Office of Communications
Recognizing Academic Excellence: Students Named to Assumption’s Spring 2019 Dean's List
Assumption has announced that 558 undergraduate students, or recent graduates, have been named to the institution’s prestigious Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. To receive recognition, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dea...
- May 28, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Lily Raso '20
Lily Raso ’20 chose to study abroad because she wanted to make the most of her college experience. “I only live an hour away from Assumption, so I felt like I needed something new and out of my comfort zone.” Lily chose to study at Griffith University in Australia’s Gold Coast because of the...
- May 22, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Margaret Brennan '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Margaret Brennan ’20! Meg, an English literature major from Randolph, New Jersey thought she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life as she began college. A career set on publishing all changed when she became an Orientation Leader during her...
- May 21, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Chiara Mol '21
Chiara Mol 21’ is a Double Major in Elementary Education and English. Chiara chose to study abroad in London during the spring 2019 semester so that she could push herself out of her comfort zone. “I have wanderlust, and always want to travel wherever I can, to meet new people, try new cuisines,...
- May 15, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Awarded Grant to Create Course to Explore the Influences of Hispanic Culture on Pope Francis’s Environmental Advocacy
The Assumption Department of Modern & Classical Languages and Cultures was awarded a competitive Curriculum Development Grant from Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) to develop a course that explores the Right of Nature in the Hispanic world as they relate to the spiritual perspectives of His Holiness...
- May 15, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Jillian Geyster '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Jillian Geyster ’20! Jillian is an elementary education & history major from Phillipston, MA who loves giving back to the Assumption community. Having been involved at Assumption since her freshman year, Jill has served as SGA Senator, Height...
- May 14, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Mary Kate O'Shaughnessy '20
Mary Kate O’Shaughnessy '20 chose to study abroad at Maynooth University in Ireland as a way to connect with her Irish roots. “I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland and when I was presented with the opportunity to live there for my spring 2019 semester, I couldn’t say no!” Mary Kate wanted t...
- May 14, 2019
- Office of Communications
Members of the Class of 2019 Lauded for Commitment to Service
A day before their Sunday, May 12 commencement, a select number of exemplary students were honored with Assumption's Crown & Shield Award during a luncheon with their families and administrators. The Crown and Shield awards is a tradition at Assumption, celebrated since 1952. The award was es...
- May 13, 2019
- Office of Communications
Commencement Speaker Robert Lewis: “Influence others to greatness and lead with your soul”
Before a crowd of thousands, Robert Lewis Jr., chief executive officer of The BASE, a Boston-based nonprofit that provides athletic, education and career-building resources to enable student-athletes to pursue a college degree, shared his life story of struggle and achievement and inspired the Class...
- May 10, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Breaks Ground on Health Sciences Building
Before a gathering of students, Trustees, faculty, and staff, Assumption broke ground on a new, 41,000-square-foot Health Sciences building that will welcome students in fall 2020. “In this new building, we will not simply train future nurses and health care professionals to treat a disease or ...
- May 08, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: John Cordero '19
Congratulations to our next Hound of the week, John Cordero ’19! John’s leadership the past four years has ranged from being an RA, and President of the Esports club all which he has carried into his senior year. “Being involved gave me a family here on campus. Being an RA, in particular, gave...
- May 07, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Abby Cunningham '20
Abby Cunningham ’20 a marketing major decided to study abroad so that she could see the world while continuing her education. Abby chose the Czech Republic, specifically Prague to be her home away from home. “Prague is an absolutely beautiful city, has the top business school in Europe, is centr...
- May 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Student Leaders, Scholars Named Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named for Assumption's 102nd Commencement Exercises
Following a rigorous selection process, Assumption is pleased to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian for its 102nd Commencement on Sunday, May 12, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester, where more than 660 candidates for graduation will receive either an associate’s, bachelor’s or mast...
- May 01, 2019
- Office of Communications
Professor Michael Land, Ph.D., Named New England Journalism Educator of the Year
The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) has named Associate Professor of English and Director of Assumption’s Community Service Learning Program Michael Land, Ph.D., New England Journalism Educator of the Year. The prestigious award recognizes a professor at a university or coll...
- May 01, 2019
- Office of Communications
Through Service, Providing Global Relief, in Worcester
Traditional final examinations are generally held in a classroom with a proctor. For students enrolled in GLS 112: Perspectives on Global Humanitarian Relief, their final exam found them at Urban Missionaries, a refugee apostolate in Worcester, supporting its efforts to provide for refugees, asylees...
- Apr 30, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Katelynn Rosa ’19
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Katelynn Rosa ‘19! Katelynn is an English Mass Communications major and Psychology minor from Prospect, CT. She is involved on campus as President of the Muse Literary Club, and was an intern for the Office of Communications for the spr...
- Apr 30, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Garrett Logan '21
Garrett Logan ‘21, a political science major, has always had an interest in the different cultures expressed in the city of Rome. “I have always wanted to go to Italy to see the stunning architecture Rome has to offer. Rome has a unique history with many distinct eras such as the Renaissance and...
- Apr 29, 2019
- Office of Communications
New Center to Empower Students to Discover their Passions and Purpose
Center for Purpose and Vocation to Connect Students to Assumption’s Many Services Provided to Help Them Make a Meaningful Impact on Society Assumption has established a new Center for Purpose and Vocation (CPV) to advance institutional efforts to build a dynamic and inclusive culture of vocatio...
- Apr 26, 2019
Assumption Accounting Professor Named 2019 Outstanding Educator of the Year
Assumption Associate Professor of Accounting Jennifer Niece, CPA, MBA, has received the 2019 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA). This award recognizes Prof. Niece’s excellence in teaching and motivating students, as well as...
- Apr 25, 2019
- Office of Communications
Boston 25 Explores Celebrity-endorsed Faith Groups with Assumption Theology Professor
Assumption Associate Professor of Theology, Christopher Kloftt recently spoke with Boston 25 News on the impact of celebrities generating interest in new faith communities. ...
- Apr 25, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Ariana Orcera '21
Meet Ariana Orcera ’21, a criminology major from Puerto Rico. Ariana is spending her spring semester in Spain to learn more about her Spanish heritage. “I chose Spain to study abroad because my dad's part of the family is from Spain and I saw it as a great opportunity to learn more about my...
- Apr 24, 2019
- Katelynn Rosa
Hound of the Week: Alaina Kendrick '19
Congratulations to our next hound of the week, Alaina Kendrick ‘19! Alaina is an accounting major from Wethersfield, CT and is involved in a large variety of activities both on and off Assumption’s campus. Some of these activities include: being a member of the Human Services Club and the Studen...
