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- Jun 26, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Aditya Nathan '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Aditya Nathan ’21! A double major in economics and political science from Shrewsbury, MA, Adi’s involvement on campus as an Orientation Leader, SGA member, RA, Sunday Mass Lector, SOPHIA student, among others has provided him platforms which he...
- Jun 25, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption and Regis Announce Masters of Science Dual Degree Partnership
Assumption University and Weston-based Regis College have announced a dual-degree Masters of Science in Regulatory and Clinical Research Management. Assumption students who pursue the dual degree must earn a Bachelor of Arts in biology or biotechnology and molecular biology from Assumption with a cu...
- Jun 25, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Victoria Williamson '20
Victoria Williamson ‘20 a biology major, decided to spend her spring 2019 semester studying abroad in Australia. “I chose Australia because it is right in the Great Barrier Reef, which is the perfect live classroom to study marine biology.” Prior to studying in Australia, Victoria has never tr...
- Jun 17, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Cole Foster '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Cole Foster ’20! A marketing major from Medfield, MA, Cole has had active involvement at Assumption for all four years on campus. “Being involved has given me a new family here on campus. I have met the best people on earth by joining different club...
- Jun 17, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Veronica Prytko '21
Veronica Prytko ’21, a political science major and art history minor decided to study abroad at Assumption's Rome campus for the spring 2019 semester. “I chose Rome because I have always wanted to study abroad and do it with other Assumption students and professors so I could create great friend...
- Jun 14, 2019
- Office of Communications
FOCUS Missionaries to Begin Collaboration with Campus Ministry
Assumption has announced that the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has responded positively to Assumption’s request to send a team of four “missionaries,” recent college graduates, to collaborate with Campus Ministry staff. The missionaries will devote their energies to...
- Jun 12, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Rebecca Hobin '21
Congratulations to our next Hound o the Week, Rebecca Hobin ’21! A Spanish major with a concentration in communication sciences and disorders, Rebecca is proudly involved on campus and is currently President of the class of 2021 and has been for the past two years. In addition to serving with SGA,...
- Jun 11, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Noah Veilleux '21
Noah Veilleux ’21 decided to spend his Spring 2019 semester studying abroad at Assumption’s Rome campus in Rome, Italy. As a history major, Noah was interested in studying abroad to experience the heart of the empire that founded western civilization. “I’ve been inspired by the Colosseum, a ...
- Jun 05, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Students Chosen to Serve in a Select Student Leadership Position
The Office of Student Affairs has announced that 26 Assumption students have been selected among several applicants to serve as a 2019 Orientation Leader. The Orientation leaders, guided by the Catholic principles of Assumptionist tradition, are students dedicated to supporting first-year st...
- Jun 05, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Abby Lopes '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Abby Lopes ’20! A biology major with a minor in chemistry and human services, Abby has noted that getting involved on campus is a great way to meet new people and feel more connected to Assumption. As Head tutor in the Academic Support Center, an even...
- Jun 04, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Sydney Brosseau '20
Sydney Brosseau ’20, a marketing major, chose to spend her spring 2019 semester studying abroad in Ireland. Sydney has always wanted to travel to different countries around the world, and Ireland was first on her list of countries to visit! “During my time here, the people of Ireland have inspir...
- 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...
