News
- Nov 18, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption Professor and Alumna Shine Light on Engaging and Historic Mental Health Exhibit that Puts a Face on Mental Illness
The global pandemic has brought the importance of individual mental health to the forefront of the national public health conversation. Meanwhile, Paul Piwko, MBA, professor of practice of accounting, and Alexandra Orlandi ’19 continue their efforts to keep the issue in the forefront of Americans...
- Nov 10, 2020
- Joel Rosario ’24
Davenport ’22 Selected for Leadership Position by Local Government
Chase Davenport ’22, a political science major with minors in economics and global studies, was recently appointed as student representative for the Selectboard of his hometown of Princeton. Davenport, who will serve this one-year term as a deliberating but non-voting member of the Board, ho...
- Nov 09, 2020
- Office of Communications
The Chinese Economy and its Impact on Central Massachusetts Families and Businesses
Assumption University will once again join organizations across the United States in hosting a local discussion following the 14th annual national CHINA Town Hall keynote event on Tuesday, November 10. Keynote speaker Ray Dalio, founder, co-chief investment officer, and co-chairman of Bridgewater As...
- Oct 30, 2020
Promoting the Health and Safety of the Campus Community
Due to the slight increase of positive COVID-19 cases and number of students in quarantine and isolation, the Worcester Department of Public Health contacted the University on Thursday, October 29, to assess the public health situation on campus. The city and University mutually agreed that a lock-d...
- Oct 24, 2020
Assumption Prof. Lang Publishes Book on Distracted Learning
By Joel Rosario '24 James M. Lang, Ph.D., professor of English and director of the D’Amour Center for Teaching Excellence, recently published a book about combating distracted learning environments. Professor Lang’s book, Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It, f...
- Oct 20, 2020
Two Assumption Students Selected for State Cybersecurity Mentorship Program
Assumption cybersecurity students Olivia Hulsebosch ’21 and Nicole Gomez ’21 have been chosen to join the highly selective Cybersecurity Mentorship Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to encourage and nurture a diverse group of college students to become the next generation of cybersecurity...
- Oct 14, 2020
Prof. Cavanagh Explores How Social Media is Exacerbating a Polarized Electorate
As a highly polarized electorate begins to vote in the 2020 Presidential Election, the political divide in the U.S. seems to be deeper than ever, in particular, on social media. According to Associate Professor of Psychology Sarah Rose Cavanagh, Ph.D., while the digital age has affected the politica...
- Oct 14, 2020
Honoring His Family’s Legacy, Assumption’s School of Nursing Named by Christopher Froelich
Christopher Froelich ’77 is the product of five generations of medical professionals. To honor his family’s commitment to providing unsurpassed and compassionate care by supporting the education of future nurses, Froelich has made a generous seven-figure gift to Assumption University to name the...
- Oct 07, 2020
Assumption Awarded $1 Million Grant to Combat Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Shortage
Assumption University's Rehabilitation Counseling program has been awarded a $1 million training grant from the U.S. Department of Education to address a national shortage of rehabilitation counselors – professionals who empower those with varying disabilities to seek an independent lifestyle. ...
- Sep 28, 2020
How Will Cyber Attacks Impact the 2020 Election?
Panel to feature former U.S. government cybersecurity advisors Jim Trainor '87 and Jonathan Reiber As the 2020 Presidential Election draws near, fears of cyber threats and voting fraud are at the forefront of Americans’ minds and closely followed by the media. How can the United States pre...
- Sep 28, 2020
Assumption Students to Represent University on Worcester International Council
Sophia Sawtelle ’21 and Charles Zambito ’22 have been appointed to represent Assumption University as members of the Worcester World Affairs Council (WWAC), a local nonprofit that seeks to “educate, inspire, and engage its members in international affairs.” The Council, which is comprised...
- Sep 18, 2020
Assumption Prof. Provides Worcester Businesses Key Tools to Thwart Cyber attacks
Assumption Cybersecurity Professor and Director of the Cybersecurity Center Raymond Albert, Ph.D., recently presented to area business leaders at a virtual meeting of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Prof. Albert’s lecture, "Protect Your Business from Hackers," served to educate the bus...
- Sep 18, 2020
Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education Ranks Assumption a Top University
Assumption University has been recognized as one of the top colleges and universities in the nation by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) College Rankings for 2021. This is the fourth consecutive year Assumption has been included on this prestigious list. According to ...
- Sep 16, 2020
Assumption Announces Academic VP, CEO of MBI as Newest Board Members
Assumption University has announced that James Krukones, Ph.D., associate academic vice president at John Carroll University, and Jon Weaver ’06, G’17, president and CEO of Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, were recently elected to its Board of Trustees. The University expressed its apprecia...
- Sep 16, 2020
Money Magazine Names Assumption a Best College for Value
Assumption University has been named to Money magazine’s Best Colleges 2020 list, ranking among the top half of colleges and universities in the country for successfully delivering a quality and affordable education to its students. According to Money, the organization “weighed more than 20,000 ...
- Sep 15, 2020
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Assumption as a 2021 Best College
Assumption University has been recognized for its academic excellence by U.S. News & World Report in its recently released 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Assumption was acknowledged as a top institution in the North region; a top college for Best Undergraduate Teaching; a Best Value School; and a ...
- Sep 14, 2020
Assumption Announces Naming of D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Honor of Local Philanthropists Donald and Michele D’Amour
In recognition of their generous gift to Assumption and history of steadfast support of the institution, the University has announced the official naming of one of its five new schools, the D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in honor of Assumption alumnus Donald and Michele D’Amour. D...
- Sep 14, 2020
Assumption Recognizes Students’ Commitment to Service with Light the Way Scholarships
In an effort to recognize those students who are committed to making a meaningful difference in their communities, Assumption University annually awards a group of first-year students with the prestigious Light the Way Scholarship. From organizing clothing and food drives and raising awareness and f...
- Sep 14, 2020
Lecture: Do Americans Understand the U.S. Presidency?
On Thursday, September 17, Assumption will honor Constitution Day with a virtual event. Beginning at 5 p.m., Stephen F. Knott, Ph.D. ’79, professor of national security affairs at the US Naval War College will speak on the distance we have drifted in our understanding of the American Preside...
- Sep 13, 2020
- Office of Communications
NFL Week 1 Will Feature Three Former Greyhounds
For the second consecutive season, Assumption will have three former Greyhounds partaking in the action when the National Football League (NFL) kicks off today. And Week 1 features a matchup of two of them—Deonte Harris and Zach Triner ’15 will meet again when the New Orleans Saints host the Tam...
- Sep 10, 2020
Prof. Pica-Smith's Research on Child Relationships Featured on The Academic Minute
Cinzia Pica-Smith, Ed.D., associate professor in the Department of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies, was recently featured on The Academic Minute during which she discussed an essay examining the relationships between Italian and non-Italian children. During her Sept. 9 appearance, Prof....
- Sep 08, 2020
Assumption Celebrates University Status
On Sunday, September 6, Assumption celebrated a milestone in its rich 116-year history as it formally marked the transition to Assumption University with the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit and unveiling of the new university sign at the front entrance of campus. The Mass of the Holy Spirit ...
- Sep 04, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption to Celebrate University Status with Mass and Unveiling of New Sign, Alma Mater
Assumption invites the community to virtually participate in the formal celebration of the transition to Assumption University and the start of the new academic year on Sunday, September 6. The celebration will begin with the Mass of the Holy Spirit, which will be presided by the Very Reve...
- Aug 19, 2020
Six Assumption Alumni Named to WBJ’s 40 Under Forty List
The Worcester Business Journal's annual 40 Under Forty list, comprised of the region’s top young professionals, includes six Assumption alumni. The below individuals are just a few of the many alumni who are using their Catholic liberal arts education from Assumption University to make a diff...
