News
- 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. ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Oct 02, 2019
- Jasmin Veerapen ’21
Assumption Professor Recognized for Research on Racial Bias in the Classroom
Cinzia Pica-Smith, Ed.D., associate professor of human services and rehabilitation studies and coordinator of the working with children and adolescents in community settings concentration at Assumption, has won the 2019 American Educational Studies Association (AESA) Critics’ Choice Book Award&nbs...
- Oct 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Mackenzie Leonard '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Mackenzie Leonard ‘21! A human services and rehabilitation major with a concentration in communication sciences disorders, Mackenzie has always been interested in an education at Assumption due to its close proximity to home and the beautiful campus. ...
- Oct 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
“G.K. Chesterton” to Visit Assumption and Discuss What’s Wrong with the World
Professional historian, John C. “Chuck” Chalberg, Ph.D., will deliver a lecture in the persona of G.K. Chesterton, a Catholic convert and apologist on Tuesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. in the Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center on the Assumption campus, 500 Salisb...
- Sep 26, 2019
- Office of Communications
Beam Signing Marks Next Stage in Construction of New Health Sciences Building
When Bradley Appo ’23 pondered what he would study for the next four years in college, he contemplated long and hard. “I knew I wanted to be able to help others through my profession,” said Appo, whose parents both work in the medical field. “I was inspired to become a person that others can...
- Sep 26, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Named a Nationwide Best College
College Factual has included Assumption in its recently released Best Colleges Nationwide for 2020 list. Assumption ranks among the top-fifth institutions in the country and is among the top half in Massachusetts. Assumption was also recognized as a Best Nationwide College for Your Money, ranki...
- Sep 25, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Ashley Gioioso '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week from Walpole, MA, Ashley Gioioso ‘20! Ashley is majoring in theology with a minor in education and is apart of SEARCH, peer ministry and campus ministry where she is a rector for the Horizon retreat and is apart of the student leader council. Ash...
- Sep 24, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Amy DeFilippo ‘20
Human services and rehabilitation studies major, Amy DeFilippo ‘20 spent this past summer studying abroad on Assumption’s Rome campus. "I wanted to study abroad in Rome because my father's side of the family is Italian, so I wanted to make a better connection with my heritage. My favorite part o...
- Sep 24, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Promotes Eight Faculty to Full Professor
In recognition of their continued commitment to excellence in teaching, this fall, eight Assumption faculty members were promoted to full professor. “These eight professors are exemplars of excellence in scholarship, engagement in the classroom and leadership in the campus community,” s...
- Sep 18, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Oliver Bugbee '21
Congratulations to our next Hound o fthe Week, Oliver Bugbee ‘21 from South Burlington Vermont. Due to Assumption's “close, connected community of people,” Oliver decided to make Assumption his home. Involved in SGA as a Class Senator, ALANA, as a Resident Assistant in Wachusett Hall and...
- Sep 16, 2019
- Office of Communications
Reflecting on Vocation, First-year Students Produce StoryCorp-type Collection of Interviews
First-year students at Assumption this fall started their college experience not only reading others’ stories, but also having the opportunity to produce their own. In conjunction with Assumption’s new Center for Purpose and Vocation and the assistant vice president for academic affairs, t...
- Sep 13, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Celebrates New Center for Neuroscience
Assumption celebrated one of the institution's newest interdisciplinary programs with the dedication of a new physical space for the Center for Neuroscience. The ribbon cutting and Summer Research Symposium served as the first official events of the newly created College of the Liberal Arts and Scie...
- Sep 10, 2019
- Office of Communications
Exhibit Features Assumption Professor and Student Research on Mental Health
Paul M. Piwko, visiting assistant professor of accounting, and Alexandra Orlandi ’19, a psychology major and human services and rehabilitation studies minor, recently spoke about their research into mental health exhibitions during the opening of a new exhibit at Logan International Airport in Bos...
- Sep 10, 2019
- Office of Communications
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Assumption as a 2020 Best College
Assumption has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top institution of higher learning in its recently released 2020 Best Colleges rankings. Assumption was ranked among the top colleges and universities in the North region; a top Best Value School; a top college for Best Undergraduate ...
- Sep 05, 2019
- Office of Communications
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Ranks Assumption as a Top U.S. College
Assumption has once again been recognized as one of the top colleges and universities in the nation by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings for 2020. This is the third consecutive year Assumption has been included on the national list as well as named a bes...
- Sep 04, 2019
- Office of Communications
NFL Week 1 Features Three Former Assumption Greyhounds
When the 2019 National Football League (NFL) season kicks off this weekend, the Super Bowl-defending champion New England Patriots won’t be the only team for which the Assumption community will be cheering. Proud students, alumni and friends of Assumption will be closely following the New Or...
- Sep 04, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Alyssa Bialakis '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Alyssa Bialakis ‘21 from Boca Raton, Florida. A member of the softball team, an orientation leader and SAAC member, Alyssa came to Assumption due to its “welcoming and inclusive community”. Alyssa is organizational communication major with a minor...
- Sep 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Partnership with The Hanover Expands Students’ Access to Performing Arts Courses
Through a new, first-of-its-kind partnership with The Hanover Theatre Conservatory for the Performing Arts, Assumption students now have access to a wider range of academic opportunities in the performing arts. Under this new agreement, Assumption students may enroll in courses offered by the ...
- Sep 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
NFL Week 1 Features Three Former Assumption Greyhounds
When the 2019 National Football League (NFL) season kicks off this weekend, the Super Bowl-defending champion New England Patriots won’t be the only team for which the Assumption community will be cheering. Proud students, alumni and friends of Assumption will be closely following the New Or...
