News
- Apr 19, 2024
Assumption and Greater Worcester Community Foundation Jointly Establish Scholarship Program
Assumption University and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation (GWCF) are thrilled to announce a new partnership that will award Worcester County high school students with scholarship money to support their academic careers at Assumption. This partnership is a reflection of Assumption’s co...
- Apr 19, 2024
Assumption Announces Center for Civic Friendship
President Greg Weiner announced this week that Assumption University is launching an innovative new Center for Civic Friendship, and that Dr. Mary Jane Rein has been appointed as the first Director of the center. The Center for Civic Friendship will embody the belief that ideas should be ...
- Apr 04, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Adam Ide '24 and Professor John Bell Present Research at Southern History of Education Society Conference
Last month, Adam Ide ‘24 and Assistant Professor of History John Bell, traveled to Columbia, South Carolina to present their research on emancipation and education at the Southern History of Education Society (SHOES) Conference. The conference, co-hosted by Allen University and the University of ...
- Apr 02, 2024
Statement on the Passing of Larry Lucchino
President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. has released the following statement on the passing of baseball and Worcester legend Larry Lucchino: "Larry Lucchino was the beating heart of baseball in New England—a visionary who brought hope to millions in this region and especially to Worcester. He was also a ...
- Mar 27, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption University Named Top Ten Military Friendly® School for 2024-25
For the fourth year in a row, Military Friendly® has named Assumption University to its list of military friendly colleges and universities. Assumption is ranked number six in the nation in its category in the 2024-25 rankings, moving up four spots from being ranked number 10 last year. ...
- Mar 27, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
“Women Can Be Anything”: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Since 1987, the month of March has been designated as Women’s History Month in the United States. To honor this month at Assumption, the Director of Assumption’s Women’s Studies Program, Cinzia Pica, and student members of the program, Katy Cannistraro and Lizzy Cappelli, shared the importanc...
- Mar 23, 2024
Assumption University Selects New Hospitality Partner for Dining Services
Worcester, MA – After conducting a thorough and competitive proposal process, Assumption University announces that Aramark Collegiate Hospitality has been selected as their new hospitality partner beginning this summer. A trusted leader in the industry, Aramark was chosen based on their ability ...
- Mar 14, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Pope Francis Visits Parish of Assumption Students in Rome
Students studying at Assumption’s Rome Campus this spring semester had the experience of a lifetime last Friday, March 8, when Pope Francis visited the campus’ local parish, the Church of San Pio V. The students, along with faculty and some family members who were visiting students at the Rome ...
- Mar 08, 2024
- Olivea Swanson '24
Assumption Students Impact Local Communities Through Community Service-Learning Program
What makes a program like Community Service Learning (CSL) so crucial? According to Mike Land, Associate professor of English and Director of the Community Service-Learning Program, it is being able to “use our skills to serve the community.” The CSL program gives students a unique ...
- Mar 06, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Hibo Abdi '24 and Lauren Haley '24 Featured in ArtsWorcester College Show
Two Assumption students, Hibo Abdi and Lauren Haley, both members of the class of 2024, have been selected to showcase their art in the 20th Annual College Show presented by ArtsWorcester. Their work was selected from over 230 submissions to be displayed at Worcester’s Davis Art Gallery, and is ...
- Mar 04, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption Professors Featured on NPR's "The Academic Minute" Podcast
Five Assumption professors will be featured on the NPR podcast ‘The Academic Minute’ this week, with one segment airing per day for what will be called “Assumption Week”. Earlier this year, each of the professors submitted a brief synopsis of their academic work and recorded segments aroun...
- Feb 20, 2024
Celebrating Black History Month as a Community
Earlier this month, President Greg Weiner asked the Assumption community to share and reflect on the lessons they have taught and learned about the contributions of Black thinkers, authors, scientists, historical figures, and citizens who have shaped our shared historical and intellectual experienc...
- Feb 15, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Pierre's is Officially Open!
After years of planning, preparation, and permits, a dream that started as a student proposal has finally become a reality on Assumption’s campus. A large crowd of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees all gathered for the official opening of Pierre’s last Friday, February 9th for a...
- Feb 07, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
President Greg Weiner Hosts First Alumni Town Hall
To kick off what will become a series of Alumni Town Halls, President Greg Weiner hosted the first Assumption Alumni Town Hall on January 31. The event was held both in-person and virtually, via Zoom, and gave alumni the chance to ask any questions they had about the University and its future. ...
- Feb 06, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Pierre's Pub to Open February 9
What began as a proposal by students will become a reality this week, with the opening of Pierre’s Pub this Friday, February 9. In an announcement made last Friday, Assumption President Greg Weiner announced that the official grand opening of the pub will be held from 4:30pm to 11:00pm this Frid...
- Feb 02, 2024
Assumption University Announces Response to FAFSA Delays
President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. announced on Friday that Assumption University will be extending its 2024 deposit deadline to June 1 in response to ongoing delays with the new FAFSA form for federal financial aid. The move extends the deposit deadline a full month from the original May 1 deadline. I...
- Jan 18, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption Hosts 39th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast
Assumption University hosted the 39th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast this past Monday on MLK Day to celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This event is organized every year by the Worcester Community Breakfast Committee, with musical selection...
- Jan 10, 2024
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with the Fall 2023 Dean’s List
Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a minimum of a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list. The Dean...
- Jan 08, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption University Receives Grant for GenCyber “Gateway to Cyber” Cybersecurity Camp
The Assumption University Center for Cybersecurity has announced it has received a grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enable the University to host its first GenCyber “Gateway to Cyber” Cybersecurity camp for high school students in the su...
- Jan 03, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Assumption Receives NCAA Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence
On December 18th, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced that Assumption University is one of 44 institutions to have received the 2023 Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence. The NCAA awards this distinction to colleges and universities at the Division II level that ha...
- Jan 02, 2024
- Olivia Boudreau
Froelich School of Nursing Receives Professional Accreditation
Assumption University’s Froelich School of Nursing has announced that its baccalaureate degree program in nursing has been officially accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The accreditation came just one week after the announcement of the 100% NCLEX-RN® pass rate ...
- Nov 22, 2023
President Greg Weiner Announces 2023 Presidential Award Winners
For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Presidential Awards and Employee Appreciation Ceremony was held in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center Ballroom on November 16th. During the ceremony, four faculty and staff members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the A...
- Nov 21, 2023
Students Dante Bachini ’24 and Katy Cannistraro ’24 Present Research at Annual National Organization for Human Services Conference
The National Organization for Human Services (NOHS) Conference was held in Alexandria, Virginia, from November 10th through 13th, and Assumption students Katy Cannistraro ’24 and Dante Bachini ’24 both attended and presented their research relating to the field of human services. In addition, Ka...
- Nov 13, 2023
Spectrum Health Systems Unveils Scholarship Program with Assumption University
WORCESTER, Mass. – November 7, 2023 – Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment and behavioral health services throughout Massachusetts, announced today its partnership with Assumption University to create a scholarshi...
