News
- Nov 13, 2019
- Marisa Butler '20
Campus Police Participating in Home Base No Shave Campaign
No Shave November Forgoing the daily routine of shaving during the month of November, some members of Assumption’s Police Department will participate in the 2019 Home Base No Shave Campaign to benefit Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program that provides care ...
- Nov 08, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Honors Sacrifices, Service of Veterans
Assumption's Veterans Day Observance As a demonstration of Assumption’s commitment to and recognition of Veterans and in honor of Veterans Day and the sacrifices made by those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the College hosted its third annual remembrance ceremony on Nov. 7. ...
- Nov 07, 2019
- Office of Communications
Application for University Status Approved
Following the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education’s approval of Assumption’s application for university status, the Secretary of State has approved the amendment to the College’s Charter, which was the final step in the application process. With this approval, it is left to the di...
- Nov 06, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Emily Allen '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Emily Allen ’21! A junior majoring in human services and minoring in psychology from Hopewell Junction, New York, Emily chose Assumption because of its small, inclusive, and welcoming community in addition to its strong academic reputation and at...
- Nov 05, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Jordan Mello '20
Biology major and psychology minor, Jordan Mello ’20 is currently spending his fall semester at Assumption's Rome campus. Jordan chose to study abroad to learn more about the rich history and culture surrounding the campus, and was able to reach his personal goal of visiting another continent...
- Oct 30, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: James Randall '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, James Randall ’21! James is a psychology major from Walpole, MA who chose to study at Assumption because along with strong academics, it shared his values for experiential learning and community service opportunities. Randall is the Vice Presiden...
- Oct 29, 2019
- Gabriel Barbosa '21
Travel Tuesday: Nicholas Macchione '22
Nick Macchione ’22, a history major with a minor in music is spending his fall semester studying abroad at Assumption's Rome campus. “I was drawn to Italy for its rich history as well as the opportunity to be immersed in a new culture and way of living.” Nick has adopted the famous phrase, “...
- Oct 24, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Awards Scholarships to Recognize Students’ Commitment to Service
Each year, Assumption awards the prestigious Light the Way Scholarship to incoming students who utilize their abilities to help others or make a meaningful difference in the world. From creating clubs that address a societal need, collecting clothing and food for community organizations, or travelin...
- Oct 23, 2019
- Office of Communications
Visionary Student Development Leader Appointed V.P. of Student Affairs/ Dean of Students
Assumption President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. today announced the appointment of Deborah Cady Melzer, Ph.D., as Assumption’s next vice president of student affairs/ dean of students, effective January 6, 2020. Dr. Cady Melzer currently serves as vice president for student development and Title ...
- Oct 23, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Arianna Pereschino ‘20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Arianna Pereschino ‘20! A psychology major with two minors in sociology and human services from Cranston RI, Arianna is an RA, an orientation leader, and a student ambassador. Arianna is also involved with Houndsound, SEARCH, and Peer Ministry! Ariann...
- Oct 22, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Sarah Boisvere ‘20
Sarah Boisvere ‘20, a double major in Global Studies and Theology, is currently spending her fall semester with Semester at Sea (through Colorado State University). Sarah lives on a ship and travels to 13 different countries across the world, from Morocco to Brazil, Portugal to Trinidad and T...
- Oct 21, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Welcomes Prospective Students to Campus
On Sunday, October 20, Assumption welcomed nearly 400 prospective students from ten states, along with their families, to its annual fall Open House. Throughout the day, high school juniors and seniors were able to learn about Assumption and the transformative education it offers to students. ...
- Oct 21, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Unveils Grenon School of Business
For decades, David Grenon AP’57 HD’86 and his family have been ardent supporters of Assumption. On Oct. 18, his family’s legacy was recognized with the unveiling of the Grenon School of Business, the first of the five schools to be named. “We are grateful that David recognizes the v...
- Oct 15, 2019
- Office of Communications
French Government Awards Research Grant to Assumption Professor
Assumption University Associate Professor of History Stuart Borsch, Ph.D., is part of a research project that was awarded funding from the French and German governments. The grants will support the EGYLandscape Project, a three-year research project explores the historical landscapes, agriculture, n...
- Oct 15, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Olivia Boncaldo '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Olivia Boncaldo ‘21! An accounting major from Braintree, MA. Olivia is the co-president of the Student Alumni Association, apart of Agape Latte, the SOPHIA program and SEND Alabama, while off-campus, she had an internship at the O’Connor & Drew ...
- Oct 15, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Erin Drumm '21
Erin Drumm '21, a double major in Environmental Science and Spanish & Italian is currently spending her fall semester in Costa Rica. For Erin, Costa Rica is a perfect place to study abroad for her majors, as she can explore the rainforests and volcanoes that she learns about in the cla...
- Oct 09, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Colin McQuillan ‘20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, SGA President from Medfield, MA, Colin McQuillan ‘20! Colin is a marketing major who takes part in intramurals, lectors at Mass here at Assumption and is a former orientation leader and executive. Colin has found his passions by being involved on...
- Oct 02, 2019
- Jasmin Veerapen ’21
Assumption Professor Recognized for Research on Racial Bias in the Classroom
Cinzia Pica-Smith, Ed.D., associate professor of human services and rehabilitation studies and coordinator of the working with children and adolescents in community settings concentration at Assumption, has won the 2019 American Educational Studies Association (AESA) Critics’ Choice Book Award&nbs...
- Oct 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Mackenzie Leonard '21
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week, Mackenzie Leonard ‘21! A human services and rehabilitation major with a concentration in communication sciences disorders, Mackenzie has always been interested in an education at Assumption due to its close proximity to home and the beautiful campus. ...
- Oct 02, 2019
- Office of Communications
“G.K. Chesterton” to Visit Assumption and Discuss What’s Wrong with the World
Professional historian, John C. “Chuck” Chalberg, Ph.D., will deliver a lecture in the persona of G.K. Chesterton, a Catholic convert and apologist on Tuesday, October 8, at 7 p.m. in the Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center on the Assumption campus, 500 Salisb...
- Sep 26, 2019
- Office of Communications
Beam Signing Marks Next Stage in Construction of New Health Sciences Building
When Bradley Appo ’23 pondered what he would study for the next four years in college, he contemplated long and hard. “I knew I wanted to be able to help others through my profession,” said Appo, whose parents both work in the medical field. “I was inspired to become a person that others can...
- Sep 26, 2019
- Office of Communications
Assumption Named a Nationwide Best College
College Factual has included Assumption in its recently released Best Colleges Nationwide for 2020 list. Assumption ranks among the top-fifth institutions in the country and is among the top half in Massachusetts. Assumption was also recognized as a Best Nationwide College for Your Money, ranki...
- Sep 25, 2019
- Office of Communications
Hound of the Week: Ashley Gioioso '20
Congratulations to our next Hound of the Week from Walpole, MA, Ashley Gioioso ‘20! Ashley is majoring in theology with a minor in education and is apart of SEARCH, peer ministry and campus ministry where she is a rector for the Horizon retreat and is apart of the student leader council. Ash...
- Sep 24, 2019
- Office of Communications
Travel Tuesday: Amy DeFilippo ‘20
Human services and rehabilitation studies major, Amy DeFilippo ‘20 spent this past summer studying abroad on Assumption’s Rome campus. "I wanted to study abroad in Rome because my father's side of the family is Italian, so I wanted to make a better connection with my heritage. My favorite part o...
