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- Feb 20, 2019
The Importance of Serving with Compassion
As a political science major, Matthew Brennan ’12 learned many important lessons, among the most valuable of them the need to serve with compassion. After graduating, Brennan carried with him a quote from the Venerable Father Emmanuel d’Alzon: “The secret of our influence is that we love our s...
- Feb 20, 2019
How to Show Your Greyhound Pride
The life of a student-athlete is not an easy one. Along with challenging academics, student-athletes dedicate a great amount of time to their teams. From early morning practices to late night homework, it’s amazing how they handle it all. Anne Guadalupi ’21, member of Assumption’s women’s sw...
- Feb 13, 2019
- Office of Communications
Women’s Swimming & Diving Team Wins NE10 Championship
This past weekend, Assumption’s Women’s Swimming & Diving team captured their fourth Northeast-10 Conference Championship in six years. The women were led by Abbey Holmes ’20, who won the 50 free, 100 free and 100 breaststroke, and was a part of the NE10 Championship relays in th...
- Feb 12, 2019
- Katelynn Rosa '19
Assumption Professor Compiles Anthology of Memoirs by Assisted Living Residents
When not teaching in the college classroom, Assumption English Professor Lucia Knoles, Ph.D., teaches autobiography writing classes for members of Worcester’s senior community. Throughout the summer, Prof. Knoles collaborated with a group of residents of the Eisenberg Assisted Living Center c...
- Feb 07, 2019
- Office of Communications
Des Moines Register Showcases Assumption Research
Paul M. Piwko, visiting assistant professor of accounting, recently penned an opinion-editorial piece that was published in the Des Moines Register. The op-ed explores research that Prof. Piwko and Alexandra Orlandi ’19 conducted on investigating exhibits about mental health and developin...
- Feb 07, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Professors Collaborate on Art Exhibit
Assumption Professors Joseph Ray and Tyler Vance have collaborated on an art exhibit entitled, “Van Rance & Joe Bob Go to the Movies,” a collection of charcoal drawings that showcase the highs and lows of collaboration and improvisation. “Van Rance & Joe Bob Go to th...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Erin Casey
Greyhounds Tapped for Puerto Rico's National Team
As children in Puerto Rico, friends Juan O'Neill '22 and Nicolas Cardona '2 played soccer on opposing teams and later as teammates for the Puerto Rico Under-20 National Team. When it came time to pick a college, friends from home told them about Assumption, and both decided to join the tight-kn...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Erin Casey
Stronger Together
The Women's Swimming and Diving team consistently places at the top of the Northeast-10 rankings, winning three conference championships from 2014–16 and placing second in 2017 and 2018, but the team’s winning ways are not confined to the pool. The Greyhounds regularly partake in community ...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Thwarting Future Cyberattacks & Challenges
As a high school student, Samuel Malone '20 enjoyed playing video games. When a teacher offered bonus points on a quiz to anyone who coded something on a calculator, “My interest in computer programming really snowballed,” he said. Maloneʼs budding computer skills, along with recent new...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Patrick Corrigan, Ph.D.
Education Ph.D., The Catholic University of America, 1996 M.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1980 B.A., The Catholic University of America, 1977 Classes Taught at Assumption Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Foundations of the West: Philosophy & Religion I-II, God and the Philosophers, ...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Responding to Market Demand, Assumption Announces Nursing Degree Program
Assumption has received Initial Approval Status from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) for a new direct-admission Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) that will prepare students to practice high-quality, patient-centere...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Rachel Berthiaume '20
Exploring Perspectives on Women in America
Each fall, students enrolled in the introductory Women’s Studies course explore the challenges facing women in American culture. Through a collaboration with the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project, students conduct oral history interviews with local women, while enhancing their critical thin...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Luke Maguire '19
Faculty and Staff Excellence Recognized at Annual Convocation
Todd Derderian, director of Business Services, was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service. Derderian was recognized for going above and beyond the requirements of his job to personally oversee that each project, large and small, is completed thoroughly with speed and profe...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Center for Neuroscience Provides Students Enhanced Research Opportunities
“The Center for Neuroscience offers a rich opportunity for neuroscience majors and non-majors to explore current brain-centric research findings via numerous routes,” explained Michele Lemons, Ph.D., associate professor of neurobiology and the Center’s founding director. “It provides a disti...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Katelynn Rosa '19
Female Viking Warrior Takes Center Stage at Annual AIA Lecture
For centuries, Vikings have been portrayed as male warriors, but according to Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson, Ph.D., there was at least one female among them. Dr. Hedenstierna-Jonson, the co-director of the Viking Phenomenon Project at the University of Uppsala in Sweden, will present the lectu...
- Feb 06, 2019
- Kaitlyn Friel '19
The Importance of Serving with Compassion
LIVING THE MISSION As a political science major, Matthew Brennan ’12 learned many important lessons, among the most valuable of them the need to serve with compassion. After graduating, Brennan carried with him a quote from the Venerable Father Emmanuel d’Alzon: “The secret of our influence...
- Feb 05, 2019
- Office of Communications
Worcester Economy Posts Best Year in Recent Decades
The greater Worcester economy grew at a 3.1 percent annualized rate during the fourth quarter of 2018, which, while off from the 3.8 percent rate turned in during the prior quarter, represents the third consecutive quarter with above 3 percent growth, according to the latest update of the Worcester ...
- Feb 04, 2019
- Kaitlin Friel '19
Assumption Marketing Program Earns Top Rating
Study.com has recognized Assumption’s marketing program as one of the top in the country in the recently released 50 Best Marketing Schools ranking. According to Study.com, Assumption’s marketing program ranked in the top half in the nation for its emphasis on ethically responsible business prac...
- Feb 04, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Enhances Programs and Services to Meet Unique and Emerging Needs of Students
Vice President for Student Success Named to Lead New Division That Will Focus Upon Student Retention and Achievement In response to the ever-changing demographics of its student body, Assumption has announced the creation of a new position, vice president for student success, which will focus on ...
- Feb 03, 2019
- Office of Communications
The Passing of Former Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director, Andy Laska
Longtime Assumption Men’s Basketball Coach, and namesake of Assumption’s gymnasium, Andy Laska, 93, who passed away on February 2. Laska served as head coach of the Assumption Men’s Basketball team from 1951-67, compiling a 224-92 record. During his 15 years as head coach, ...
- Jan 31, 2019
- Office of Communications
Two Assumption Graduates, N.E. Patriots Employees, to have Unique View of Super Bowl LIII
Casey Ellms ’18 never imagined she’d land her dream job right out of college; today she is in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots as part of her job with Kraft Sports + Entertainment. There, she’ll be working alongside fellow alumnus Alex Marshall ’14 G’15, who will b...
- Jan 30, 2019
- Office of Communications
Celebrating and Supporting Veterans
As a certified Yellow Ribbon School, Assumption now offers a number of new on-campus services for Veterans. Assumption is on track to become a Military Friendly® School where Veterans, active service members, and their families find a warm welcome. Brian Alloway ’20 joined the Marines after hi...
- Jan 29, 2019
- Kaitlyn Friel '19
Forming and Preparing Future Leaders
With more than 60 student clubs and organizations, Assumption offers to students a variety of ways to get involved on campus, ranging from the Outdoors Club, to the student newspaper, to the Greytones, and much more. Though each of those clubs is provided an advisor, the students elected to lea...
- Jan 29, 2019
- Office of Communications
Following Introduction of New Veterans Programs and Services, Assumption Named a 2019-20 Military Friendly® School
Assumption is one of the nation’s best institutions for Veterans and has been recognized as a 2019-20 Military Friendly® School. This designation sets the standard for higher education institutions to best serve veterans and their spouses. Understanding the challenges many Veterans ...
