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- Aug 22, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Named a “Best Catholic College"
College Consensus has ranked Assumption among the top third of the Best Catholic Colleges & Universities for 2019. Assumption is one of three institutions in Massachusetts featured on the list and was lauded for “making an impact on students that will have a transformative effect on their live...
- Aug 22, 2019
- Office of Communications
New Book Network Podcast Features Prof. Wheatland’s Latest Work on Franz Neumann
Assumption Associate Professor of History Thomas Wheatland, Ph.D., and his co-author of a recently published book about the legal and political theorist Franz L. Neumann, were interviewed for the New Books Network podcast with Marshall Poe. Prof. Wheatland and David Kettler’s book, Learni...
- Aug 22, 2019
- Office of Communications
Forbes Ranks Assumption Among America’s Top Colleges
Forbes has included Assumption in its recently released America’s Top Colleges 2019. Assumption was lauded for providing a “global education,” with its secondary campus in Rome, Italy, as well as its wide range of majors, from data analytics to theology. According to Forbes, the mission of ...
- Aug 16, 2019
- Office of Communications
Pirez ’08 Named Head Men & Women’s Tennis Coach
Assumption’s Interim Director of Athletics Christine Lowthert has announced that Megan Pirez ’08, will serve as the head coach for both the Men and Women’s Tennis programs. In the past Pirez had served as the head women’s tennis coach. Following a recent restructuring by the ...
- Aug 16, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Catherine Harvey '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Catherine Harvey '20!, A double major in secondary education and mathematics from Albany, NY, Catherine’s goal is to complete a 5th year at Assumption to earn her masters in special education. On-campus, Catherine is the cheerleading team’s captain,...
- Aug 16, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Krysta Cabral '21
“I am so proud of myself for stepping outside of my comfort zone,” says Krysta Cabral ‘21 who has never been far from home and moved to Arizona for the summer. A women’s studies major and member of the Assumption dance team, Krysta has spent her summer working at the Boys and Girl...
- Aug 14, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Egan Bachtell '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Egan Bachtell '20 from Stow, MA. As a management major with a minor in accounting, Egan currently interns at Karl Storz Endoscopy of America in Auburn, MA, after previously interning for Amazon last summer. Egan is a member of Assumption’s footba...
- Aug 13, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Christina Kuss '21
“The Rome program is something so special and unique about Assumption and it’s an opportunity I knew I always had to take advantage of,” says Christina Kuss ‘21, a human services and rehabilitation studies major, currently spending part of her summer abroad at Assumption's Rome campus....
- Aug 09, 2019
- Office of Communications
Medeiros Named Women’s Volleyball Head Coach
Interim Director of Athletics Christine Lowthert has announced that Kyle R. Medeiros has been named the head coach of the Assumption Women’s Volleyball team. Medeiros brings eight years of coaching experience to his new position at Assumption. From 2011-18, Medeiros served as head vo...
- Aug 08, 2019
- Office of Communications
ASACCU Recognizes Innovative Assumption’s Program to Assist RAs in Developing Mission-based Programming
The Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU) has awarded Assumption’s Office of Residential Life with a mission integration award for its efforts to infuse the institution’s Catholic identity into student affairs programming. “At the direction of Preside...
- Aug 07, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Announces Head Coach for Women’s Swimming and Diving Team
Assumption is pleased to announce the Richard “Doc” Ludemann as the head coach of the Women’s Swimming and Diving Team. Coach Ludemann has 30 years of competitive swim coaching experience that includes 16 years with Division 1 college varsity teams. Read More ...
- Aug 07, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Jennifer Beardsley '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Jennifer Beardsley ’21! Jenny is an organizational communications major with a minor in sport management from Essex, Massachusetts. Jenny is currently an intern office manager for the “You Can Do The Rubik’s Cube”, in her hometown. In addition, ...
- Aug 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Named to The Princeton Review’s “Best 385 Colleges” List
Assumption is one of the nation's best institutions, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company profiles and recommends Assumption in the 2020 edition of its annual college guide, The Best 385 Colleges. In its profile on Assumption, The Princeton Review praises t...
- Aug 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Lily O'Connor '21
Traveling abroad has always been a priority for Lily O’Connor ‘21. A double major in Spanish and English, Lily has the desire to improve upon her Spanish speaking abilities, therefore, she decided to immerse herself in the culture of Granada, Spain this summer. Lily has made herself a home ...
- Aug 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Sweeney Named First Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach
Interim Director of Athletics Christine Lowthert has announced the hiring of Jack Sweeney as the head coach of Assumption’s Women’s Ice Hockey program. Sweeney, a seasoned hockey professional with more than 24 years of experience, including a board position of the national governing body of USA ...
- Jul 31, 2019
Worcester Economy Turns In Weak Second Quarter
The greater Worcester economy decreased at a 0.9 percent annualized rate during the second quarter of 2019 according to the latest update of the Worcester Economic Index (WEI). The WEI, which is included in the Worcester Economic Indicators report released each quarter by Assumption University Pro...
- Jul 31, 2019
Assumption Names Lowthert Interim Director of Athletics
The Assumption Department of Athletics today announced that Christine Lowthert, senior associate athletic director, has been named interim director of athletics. Lowthert began her service at Assumption in 2014 as associate athletic director/compliance coordinator and senior woman administra...
- Jul 30, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption’s Lacrosse Coach Named Div. II Women’s Coach of the Year
Assumption Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach Abbey Capobianco-Simone has been named the Division II Women’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year by the New England Lacrosse Journal. In her 10th season as head coach, Coach Capobianco Simone led the Hounds to one of the best seasons in Assumption’...
- Jul 29, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Named a 2019-20 College of Distinction
Assumption has been recognized as a 2019-20 College of Distinction for providing students with “a personalized education catered to students’ interests,” according to the organization. Assumption is just one of three institutions in the city of Worcester, and one of 14 in Massachuset...
- Jul 29, 2019
- Office of Communications
Richardson ’19, PawSox Intern, Featured in The Sun Chronicle
Assumption alumnus Alex Richardson ’19 was recently featured in Attleboro’s The Sun Chronicle where he discussed his internship with the Pawtucket Red Sox and the impact it will have on his career in baseball. Richardson is one of several Assumption students and alumni who have had inte...
- Jul 29, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Alexandra Cabral '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Alexandra Cabral ‘20. Ally, a biotechnology major from Beverly, MA just completed biochemistry summer research this summer with Professor Marcotte. Ally is not only an organic chemistry and math tutor, but is also Assumption’s club volleyball captai...
- Jul 24, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption’s CTEQ Program Achieves Charter Member Status by American Academy for Liberal Education
Assumption’s Fortin-Gonthier Core Texts & Enduring Questions (CTEQ) program has been selected for membership as a Charter Member by the American Academy for Liberal Education (AALE). According to the Academy, its mission is to promote excellence in liberal education by providing recognition of...
- Jul 22, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Professor’s Research Featured on NPR
Professor Cinzia Pica-Smith in Assumption’s Department of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and author of Social Justice Education in European Multi-Ethnic Schools: Addressing the Goals of Intercultural Education, of was recently featured on National Public Radio discussing the importance ...
- Jul 18, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Owen Peterson '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Owen Peterson ‘20! A New York native, Owen is an accounting major with a minor in graphic design and a member of Assumption’s Lacrosse team. He works in the post office throughout the academic year and has the great opportunity of being a...