News
- Apr 06, 2022
- Maria LeDoux '22
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence in Spanish with Induction into Spanish Honor Society
The University’s Department of Modern and Classical Languages inducted six students into the Phi Rho Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish Honor Society, for demonstrating academic excellence and command of the foreign language. Ryan Prendergast ’23, Kaitlyn Calnan ’24, Elizabeth Cappelli ...
- Apr 05, 2022
- Maria LeDoux '22
Prof. Pica-Smith Recognized With Outstanding Book Award
The Society of Professors of Education recently announced that it has recognized Professor Cinzia Pica-Smith, Ed.D., with an Honorable Mention in their 2022 Outstanding Book Award Program. Professor Pica-Smith will receive the award at the American Educational Research Association’s Conference lat...
- Apr 05, 2022
- Maria LeDoux '22
NFL Super Bowl Champion Triner ’15 Motivates Assumption Business Students
In late March, Zach Triner ’15, Super Bowl champion and long snapper for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, returned to Assumption’s campus to share with students his inspiring story of perseverance and finally “making it” in the NFL, as well as the business side of sports. He also shared som...
- Mar 31, 2022
Nursing Students Administer Covid Booster Shots To Assumption Community
On February 10th, the University's Wellness Center hosted Assumption's first on-campus COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Clinic in La Maison Francaise, where students from the Froelich School of Nursing helped administer booster shots to students, faculty, and staff. According to Caitlin Stover,&nbs...
- Mar 31, 2022
Boffi, Seasoned Higher Education Professional, Named Vice President of Enrollment Management
Following a nationwide search, Assumption University President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. announces William L. Boffi as Vice President of Enrollment Management. Mr. Boffi, who currently serves as Vice President for Enrollment at Nichols College will report to the president, serve on the Cabinet, an...
- Mar 30, 2022
- Maria LeDoux '22
Call ’22 Awarded George A. Doyle Merit Award for Excellence in Economics or Global Studies
The University’s Department of Global Studies today announced that Jennifer Christoff Call ’22 has been awarded the George A. Doyle Merit Award for Excellence in Global Studies or Economics. The award recognizes one student who possesses “extraordinary intellect, recognized community ser...
- Mar 30, 2022
Assumption to Offer Nearly 50 Online and In-person Courses this Summer
Other Programs to Provide High Schools Students an Opportunity to Experience College Studies and Campus Life Assumption University will offer several courses this summer providing its students and those that study at other institutions an opportunity to advance their degree program or catch ...
- Mar 25, 2022
Assumption Recognized with the Military Friendly® School Silver Award
In recognition of its commitment to serving Veterans, active military, and their families, Assumption University has been recognized with the Military Friendly® School Silver Award for 2022-23. Assumption has been designated as a Military Friendly® School for the previous three years, but this yea...
- Mar 23, 2022
Worcester Red Sox Chairman & Principal Owner Larry Lucchino to Deliver Commencement Address
Paqui Kelly and Wendy Wright to also receive honorary degrees Larry Lucchino, Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer and Chairman & Principal Owner of the Worcester Red Sox, will deliver the Commencement address during Assumption's 105th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 8, at the DCU Center in dow...
- Mar 22, 2022
Campus Police Awarded State Grant to Combat Violence Against Women
Assumption University’s Campus Police Department has been awarded $33,000 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Violence Against Women Act, Services Training Officers Prosecutors (VAWA STOP) Grant Program to enhance the partnership between the University’s Campus Police and Pathways for Cha...
- Mar 08, 2022
- Office of Communications
Assumption President Announces Retirement
Board Chair Celebrates President Cesareo’s 15 Years of Leadership Including Transformation of the Campus, Academic Programs and Enrichment of University’s Catholic Identity The Chair of Assumption University’s Board of Trustees, Francis J. Bedard, Esq., CPA '81, today announced that the ins...
- Feb 25, 2022
As Russia Invades Ukraine, Prof. Albert Discusses Potential Threats of Cyberattacks
Several cyberattacks have been attributed to Russia which coincides with Russian intrusion into Ukraine. CISA, FBI, and other federal agencies are closely following developments or providing advisories. Many USA-based commercial entities within the cybersecurity marketplace are also contributing to ...
- Feb 18, 2022
- Office of Communications
Did you register for the April Accepted Students’ Day?
Students, faculty and staff are excitedly preparing for the next Accepted Students’ Day to celebrate future Hounds’ admission while they learn about living and studying at Assumption on Sunday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event features special opportunities to meet other...
- Feb 09, 2022
At Assumption, ROTC students develop leadership, interpersonal and technical skills
How does Assumption University empower young men and women to become leaders in the U.S. Armed Forces? Watch below or click here for more information. ...
- Jan 19, 2022
- Office of Communications
U.S. Cyber Command Selects Assumption for Inaugural Academic Engagement Network
Assumption University has been selected by U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to participate in its inaugural Academic Engagement Network (AEN), a select group of college and university partners from across the country that is designed to promote cybersecurity education. In total, 84 colleges an...
- Jan 14, 2022
Demonstrating Academic Excellence, Students Named to Assumption University’s Dean’s List
Assumption University has announced those students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students named to the University’s Dean’s List 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 a...
- Jan 03, 2022
You're Invited: 1/22/22 Open House
Join us on campus and experience the excitement of Assumption's academic opportunities and campus life. See for yourself why Assumption was named a “Best Regional University” by U.S. News & World Report. REGISTER TODAY, THEN APPLY FOR ADMISSION! At Open House, you'll have the oppo...
- Dec 15, 2021
- Office of Communications
Mathers ’22 Awarded Scholarship by National Organization for Human Services for Commitment to Community Service
In recognition of her leadership and dedication to community service, Caitlin Mathers ’22 has received the National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Harold McPheeters Scholarship, a service-based scholarship awarded to students who have contributed to the human services profession. ...
- Dec 13, 2021
Assumption’s Rehabilitation Counseling Program Ranked Best in the Nation
Assumption University’s Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling degree program has been ranked number one in the nation by Intelligent in its Top 19 Master’s in Addictions and Recovery Degree Programs and third in the country in its Top 26 Online Master’s in Addictions and Recovery Degree Prog...
- Dec 07, 2021
- Office of Communications
Kelly ’83, HD’12 Named 34th Head Coach of Storied LSU Football Program
Assumption University today congratulated Brian Kelly on being named the next head coach of the Louisiana State University football team. Since graduating from Assumption, Kelly has maintained a close relationship with his alma mater. When serving as a Commencement speaker in 2012, Kelly announced t...
- Dec 07, 2021
- Office of Communications
Assumption Awarded NetVUE Grant for new Alumni-Student Mentoring Program
Assumption University is among a select group of institutions to be awarded a two-year NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education) Program Development Grant to support its Alumni-Student Partnerships in Reflective Engagement (ASPIRE) Program, an effort to deepen vocational exploration a...
- Dec 07, 2021
Noting Strength of Academic Programs and Balance Sheet, NECHE Votes to Continue University in Accreditation
Recognizing several impressive accomplishments of the last decade at Assumption, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) voted to continue the University in accreditation, a critical designation for degree-granting institutions of higher learning in the region. The University’s next...
- Nov 24, 2021
Giving Thanks
Please click the play button below to view a Thanksgiving message from Assumption University President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. ...