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- Apr 16, 2020
- Office of Communications
Agudelo ’20 Manages Classes and Mass-production of Free Protective Masks
When Eliana Agudelo ’20 discovered her best friend was about to pay an exorbitant price for a pair of fabric masks to keep herself and her mother safe—$15 each with the price increasing every few days as demand grew—she put her sewing skills to work to make masks not only for her friend, but f...
- Apr 15, 2020
- Office of Communications
Advance A Degree Program or Catch-up: Register Now for Assumption’s Summer Semester
This summer, Assumption will once again offer its high-quality, highly personalized online summer semester for those looking to catch up on or accelerate a degree program, or simply focus on a particular course with fewer distractions. Register or view courses The courses offered during ...
- Apr 14, 2020
- Office of Communications
India’s Socialization of Care Work and Coronavirus: Not Just a ‘Women’s Issue’
Assumption Economics Professor breaks down why a lockdown won’t make up for the country’s investment in profit over people Smriti Rao, Ph.D., professor of economics and global studies, published an essay with the International Development Economics Associates (IDEA), an international ne...
- Apr 09, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption’s ABA Program Ranked Among Top Ten in Massachusetts
Assumption's Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program has been recognized as one of the top master’s degree programs in Massachusetts for 2020 by the Applied Behavior Analysis Programs Guide. The Guide ranked Assumption as a top-ten program in the state. Criteria used to rank instit...
- Apr 09, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption PA Faculty Trade the Classroom for Emergency Rooms and ICUs
Though Assumption classes are being held remotely for the remainder of the spring semester, two physician assistant faculty members have been called to serve on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis in Worcester-area intensive care units. Nicholas Marshall, MS, PA-C, director of didactic education ...
- Apr 07, 2020
- Office of Communications
Gender and COVID-19: Why Does the Virus Have a Greater Effect on Women?
How can governments provide support to women in response to global pandemics? Women have a higher risk of exposure to coronavirus due to the care duties they undertake at home, while at the same time are less likely to be treated or have their symptoms taken seriously, according to an articl...
- Apr 01, 2020
- Office of Communications
Global and Italian Studies Major Recognized with Doyle Award for Excellence
Isabella Bolognese ’20 was named the recipient of the 2020 George A. Doyle Merit Award for Excellence in Economics or Global Studies. Bolognese, of Millington, NJ, is a double major in global studies and Italian studies. The George A. Doyle Merit Award has been given annually to a deservi...
- Mar 26, 2020
- Office of Communications
Pawtucket (Worcester) Red Sox Hire Richardson ’19 for Newly Created Role in Organization
For Alex Richardson ’19, baseball has always played a significant role in his life. After a successful baseball and academic career at Assumption, Richardson has been named the first community relations assistant with the Pawtucket (and soon to be Worcester) Red Sox, a position that was created fo...
- Mar 20, 2020
A Message to the Assumption Community from President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D.
Remote Learning Extended to End of Spring Semester; Commencement Rescheduled to August I wish to take a few moments to thank our students and families for their patience during this period of transition; to thank our faculty for their remarkable work to quickly transition to online learning ...
- Mar 20, 2020
Prof. Albert Discusses Assumption’s Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Program
Assumption Professor Raymond Albert, Ph.D., professor of practice and director of the University's cybersecurity program, was recently interviewed by Cybersecurity Guide about the robust and exciting future of the cybersecurity industry. During the interview, Prof. Albert shared how Assumption’...
- Mar 10, 2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Precautions
University officials have been monitoring the coronavirus situation since it originated in the Wuhan Province of China. Since that time, Assumption officials have closely monitored updates from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and, with regard...
- Mar 09, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption’s Educator Preparation Programs Granted “Approval with Distinction” by State
Upon completing its 2019-20 formal review of Assumption’s educator preparation programs, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has granted Assumption “Approval with Distinction.” This is the highest level of approval awarded by the Department, and Assumption...
- Mar 02, 2020
- By Emily Grillo ’20
Mendes ’20 Recognized with Top Prize in ArtsWorcester Exhibition
Dana Mendes ’20, a secondary education in visual arts major from Merrimack, NH, recently took first place in ArtsWorcester’s 16th Annual College Show. Mendes’s submission, Self-Portrait: Dana, was awarded one of the event’s two exhibition prizes. “Originally, ...
- Mar 02, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption Temporarily Suspends Rome Campus Operations Amid Global Health Crisis
Campus Operations Scheduled to Resume for Summer Programs After carefully reviewing the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation in Italy and consulting with Assumption faculty in Rome, the institution has temporarily suspended operations at its campus in Rome, Italy, for the remainder of th...
- Feb 27, 2020
A Nursing Degree from Assumption Prepares You for Success
To become an exceptional nurse, you must first learn to think like one. A bachelor’s in nursing from Assumption is the ideal way to develop this ability. Through our innovative nursing program—enhanced by Assumption’s liberal arts core curriculum—you’ll build essential nursing skills, k...
- Feb 24, 2020
- Office of Communications
An Impressive Weekend for the Greyhounds
A number of teams competed this past weekend in their respective Northeast-10 (NE10) Championships, earning impressive results. Men’s Ice Hockey On Senior Day, the Men’s Ice Hockey team became the NE10 Conference regular-season champions with a 4-1 victory over Franklin Pierce University. Th...
- Feb 24, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption’s Moynihan Institute Launches Model Senate Project
Furthering its mission of encouraging the convergence of scholarship and statesmanship, the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Center at Assumption University recently launched the Moynihan Model Senate Project. This program provides Assumption students the opportunity to simulate historical and contemporary S...
- Feb 21, 2020
- Office of Communications
Political Hope in a Time of Disillusionment
Journalist, author, professor, and political commentator E.J. Dionne, Jr., will present a lecture titled, “More Successes Than We Seem to Want to Know: Rekindling Political Hope in a Time of Disillusionment,” on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. in the Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall on the Assumpt...
- Feb 19, 2020
- Office of Communications
Visiting Local Nursing Homes, Assumption Students Spread Kindness this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, ten Assumption students joined Wish of a Lifetime’s #CupidCrew in delivering roses to residents of Worcester-area nursing homes. Assumption was joined by groups of students from Anna Maria College, Becker College, and the College of the Holy Cross in distributing nearly 500...
- Feb 17, 2020
- Office of Communications
Have the Rules of War Changed; Are they Still Relevant?
Retired U.S. Army Colonel and expert on international humanitarian law, Randy Bagwell, will present a lecture titled, “Do the Geneva Conventions Still Matter?” on Tuesday, March 30 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. The year 2019 marked the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Convent...
- Feb 12, 2020
- Office of Communications
Assumption Again Recognized as a Military Friendly School
For the second consecutive year, Assumption has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School for 2020-2021. This designation signifies that Assumption exceeds the standards set for serving military and Veteran students and their spouses. Recognizing the sacrifices that servicemen a...
- Feb 11, 2020
- Office of Communications
Cybersecurity Program Joins Extensive Network of Business, Government Agencies, and More
Enhancing its new cybersecurity program, Assumption University has been named an official member of the National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center. As members of this premier cybersecurity center, students and faculty will be provided access to a wide range of cutting-edge re...
- Feb 09, 2020
Information Regarding Assumption Students Involved in a Vehicular Accident
Just after midnight on Sunday, February 9, four Assumption students were involved in a serious car accident on Route 9 not far from campus. The students were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Colin McQuillan ’20, Tim Kelly ’20, and John LeDoux ’20 were treated, released, and are al...
- Feb 07, 2020
- By Emily Grillo ’20, Office of Communications Intern
Prof. Pica-Smith Featured on NPR Program Discussing Interracial Friendships
Assumption University Associate Professor of Human Services & Rehabilitation Studies Cinzia Pica-Smith, Ed.D., was recently featured as a guest on the National Public Radio (NPR) podcast Code Switch, a program that focuses on conversations relative to race and identity. During “Ask Code Switch...
