News
- May 12, 2021
- Office of Communications
Members of the Class of 2021 Recognized for Exceptional Leadership and Service with Prestigious Crown & Shield Award
In recognition of their commitment to service, 19 members of the Class of 2021 were awarded the prestigious Crown & Shield Award, which honors students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service during their four years at Assumption. Students were honored during a virtual ceremony ...
- May 09, 2021
- Office of Communications
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post Columnist George F. Will Delivers “Last Lecture” to Assumption Class of 2021
Pulitzer Prize-winning and nationally syndicated Washington Post columnist George F. Will, Ph.D., delivered what he called the “last Assumption lecture for which you will be a captive audience” to the Class of 2021 graduates during the University’s 104th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 9...
- May 04, 2021
- Office of Communications
Students Present Academic Research During Annual Undergraduate Symposium
Thirty-eight Assumption students presented their original academic research projects during the 27th Annual Undergraduate Symposium, which was held virtually on April 19. The University’s Annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases the academic research and scholarly achievemen...
- May 04, 2021
- Office of Communications
Global Studies Major Sophia Sawtelle ’21 Recognized with Award in Economics
Sophia Sawtelle ’21 was named the recipient of the 31st Annual George A. Doyle Merit Award for Excellence in Economics or Global Studies. Sawtelle, of Haverhill, is a global studies major with minors in economics and political science. The George A. Doyle Merit Award is given annually to ...
- May 04, 2021
- Office of Communications
Assumption Announces Hannah White and Maeve McDonald as Class of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Assumption University is pleased to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 2021. Hannah White ’21, of Tamuning, Guam, and Maeve McDonald ’21, of Quincy, will address their classmates as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, during Assumption’s 104th Commencement on...
- Apr 30, 2021
- Office of Communications
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with Annual Honors Convocation Awards
Assumption University honored 80 students with academic awards for excelling in their individual fields of study. The annual spring Honors Convocation is an opportunity to recognize students who have received one of the University’s academic departmental honors, special awards, and Augustine Schol...
- Apr 29, 2021
- Office of Communications
Students Launch Campaign to Raise Awareness for Hunger and Homelessness in Worcester
The Assumption University Global Humanitarian Relief class is spreading awareness of homelessness, both in Worcester and across the globe, with a socially distanced Walk for the Homeless to raise funds for Worcester Community Fridges. In Worcester, where 15 percent of families experience fo...
- Apr 16, 2021
- Office of Communications
Fall 2021: Easing the Safety Protocols
The University today announced its aspirations of the return of in-person classes and more students residing on campus amid an easing of the safety protocols this coming fall, if conditions allow. “We are hopeful that the virus will wane in its prevalence so we may collectively transition...
- Apr 15, 2021
- Office of Communications
Teaching While Black: From Enslaved to Educator
Fanny Jackson Coppin, Oberlin College’s second Black female graduate and its first Black instructor, was a lifelong educator and activist. John Frederick Bell, Ph.D., assistant professor of history, will deliver a virtual lecture on Coppin’s life and legacy entitled, “Teaching While Black: The...
- Apr 13, 2021
- Office of Communications
A Conversation with E.J. Dionne: The GOP and Modern American Politics
E.J. Dionne, political scientist and syndicated columnist with The Washington Post, will discuss the place of ideas in modern American politics during a virtual lecture presented by Assumption University on Thursday, April 22, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. In 1981, the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moy...
- Apr 13, 2021
- Office of Communications
How Can We Rebuild the Institutions of American Life?
What are the roles of institutions in American life? Yuval Levin, Ph.D., director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), will discuss this question and more during “A Conversation with Yuval Levin,” a virtual lecture presented by Assumption Un...
- Apr 12, 2021
- Office of Communications
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post Columnist George F. Will to Deliver 2021 Commencement Address
Pulitzer Prize-winning and nationally syndicated Washington Post columnist George F. Will will deliver the Commencement address during Assumption University’s 104th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 9 at 10 a.m. at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. Will and Vincent Strully, Jr., foun...
- Apr 12, 2021
- Office of Communications
Renowned Catholic Scholar Robert Royal to Deliver Commencement Address to Class of 2020
After a year of waiting due to gathering restrictions imposed by the Commonwealth, Assumption will recognize the Class of 2020 during a combined Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 15, at 12 noon, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. The Class of 2020, who r...
- Apr 09, 2021
- Office of Communications
Assumption & The BASE Partnership Provides Full, Partial Scholarships for Inner City Students
Assumption University today announced the signing of a formal partnership with a Boston-based nonprofit that provides academic and athletic higher education opportunities for inner-city students who otherwise would not have the resources to pursue a college degree. The University’s partnership ...
- Apr 04, 2021
President Cesareo's Easter Message
If you missed President Francesco C. Cesareo's Easter message shared on Holy Thursday, please click below. ...
- Mar 30, 2021
- Office of Communications
Assumption Offers Seamless Transition, Uninterrupted Study for Becker Students
In an effort to support those students affected by the unfortunate closure of neighboring Becker College, Assumption has announced that the University and Becker have signed an agreement to offer Becker students the opportunity for an uninterrupted continuation of their degree programs. Assumption w...
- Mar 29, 2021
- Lily O’Connor ‘21
Assumption’s Clinical Counseling Psychology Program Receives Extended Accreditation
Assumption University’s Clinical Counseling Psychology graduate program has received an extended accreditation from the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC). The program, which received an initial two-year accreditation in December 2018, is now accredited through Dece...
- Mar 22, 2021
- Office of Communications
Assumption Professor, Graduates Address Youth Mental Health
It has been a year since the pandemic forced businesses to a halt and required Americans to isolate. Mental health concerns have come to the forefront as cases of severe depression, anxiety, and suicide have increased. Of particular concern is the mental health of children. Assumption Profe...
- Mar 18, 2021
- Lily O’Connor ‘21
Connecting Through Music: AU Students, Worcester Children’s Chorus Collaboration Connects Generations of Performers
The Assumption University Chorale and Worcester Children’s Chorus (WCC) have found a unique way to collaborate to continue their shared passion of the performing arts. During the pandemic, the two groups have connected virtually to create a new original performance, providing students of different...
- Mar 17, 2021
- Office of Communications
How the Pandemic Left Behind the Other ‘Essential’ Workers
Throughout the pandemic, many occupations have been deemed ‘essential’ to the economy, such as medical professionals, manufacturers, grocery stores, and other retailers. But what does it really mean to be deemed an essential worker, particularly when it comes to economic security? Assumption Eco...
- Mar 15, 2021
- By Sarah Connell Sanders
Assumption Welcomes Worcester’s Seniors to WISE Up
The following article appeared in the Winter 2021 issue of The Chamber Exchange newsletter, a quarterly publication of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. WORCESTER - The Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE) hosted by Assumption University makes it easy for lifelong learn...
- Mar 10, 2021
8 Questions with the Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing
Q1. Why should someone consider studying nursing in 2021? I truly believe nursing is one of the best professions you can choose today. There is so much you can do with a nursing degree. And right now, you can see day after day that nurses are an essential part of the workforce keeping patients al...
- Mar 10, 2021
- Joel Rosario ’24
Prof. Vaughan: The Common Good Would Benefit from More Self-Interest
America is more politically divided than ever, not just in the United States Congress, but the country as a whole fractured by differing political views according to Assumption Political Science Professor Geoffrey Vaughan, D.Phil. He explores this divide and how the United States might be able to re...
- Mar 06, 2021
Exploring ‘Scent Work,’ a Sophisticated Application of Learning Theory
Throughout the pandemic, Assumption faculty have developed innovative teaching strategies to engage students. Prof. Amy Cirillo, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, is adapting another unique method in her General Psychology class, examining scent work training for canines. “S...
