A view of Assumption University's campus from above.

Assumption Receives Recognition for Use of VAWA STOP Grant Funds

Assumption University’s Department of Public Safety has been awarded funding from the Massachusetts Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors (STOP) Formula Grant program to help develop and strengthen initiatives for the prevention of and response to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campus.  “We’re so grateful to […]

Assumption students attend first "ASPIRE Night" in the Tsotsis Family Academic Center.

ASPIRE Program Launches for Alumni and Student Partnership

This fall, Assumption University launched the Alumni-Student Partnerships in Reflective Engagement (ASPIRE) program, offering new opportunities for students and alumni to connect over meaningful conversation and mentorship.  ASPIRE began this fall through the Center for Purpose and Vocation (CPV), an office on campus that assists students on their vocational journeys. ASPIRE, along with SOPHIA (the […]

Photo via Madeleine Arsenault '24

Assumption's Rome Campus Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary

The year 2023 marks ten years since Assumption students first arrived at the University’s Rome Campus. In celebration of the program’s 10th anniversary, students and faculty have spent much of this year reminiscing about their time spent abroad as they encourage current and future students to experience Villino Dufault and Rome for themselves. “There is […]

Assumption Launches Alternative to FAFSA for Academic Year 2024-2025

This fall, Assumption University debuted an innovative alternative to the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) in a move designed to help students and families applying to Assumption receive expedited financial aid information. Due to the passage of the FAFSA Simplification Act by Congress in 2022, the 2024-2025 FAFSA will not open until December 2023, […]

President Greg Weiner Opens Up About Mental Health Journey

President Weiner sat down with Maureen Lynch ’24, Editor in Chief of Le Provocateur student newspaper to discuss his battle with depression. This transcript covers topics such as descriptions of depressive and schizophrenic symptoms, mention of suicide, and hospitalization. Please do not continue to read if you are uncomfortable with any of the topics mentioned above. […]

Assumption University professors Karolina Fučíková (left) and Brian Niece (right) in the atrium of the Testa Science Center

Assumption Faculty and Alumnae Discover New Species of Algae

A team of researchers, including Assumption University professors Karolina Fučíková and Brian Niece and Assumption alumnae Melissa Taylor ’18 and Aleeza S. Isaac ’20, have published an article in scientific journal Plant Ecology and Evolution highlighting their discovery of a new species of green algae. The newly-discovered species of algae, named Johansenicoccus eremophilus, was discovered […]

Assumption Greyhounds Women's Ice Hockey players celebrate a goal during their first game. Photo: Julia Jacobsen.

Assumption Women’s Ice Hockey Plays First Game in Program History

The Assumption Greyhounds Women’s Ice Hockey team made history last Friday night at the Worcester Ice Center as they officially dropped the puck in their inaugural NCAA season.  In 2022, Assumption University and the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) announced the Greyhounds Women’s Ice Hockey team had accepted an offer to join the conference […]

Assumption MA in ABA Program Recognized for Exceptional Experiential Education

Assumption University’s Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis program has earned recognition from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) as a Tier 2A program. This achievement highlights the program’s commitment to providing students with a comprehensive and exceptional learning experience in applied behavior analysis. “This recognition acknowledges the quality of training Assumption’s ABA program provides […]

Construction of Campus Pub Begins in Hagan Campus Center

As advocates for holistic student growth and a vibrant campus community, Assumption University proudly unveils an inspiring addition: an on-campus pub – a project initiated by students themselves. In today’s dynamic educational landscape, universities nurture not only knowledge but also vital social skills. Our student-driven pub fosters dialogue, friendships, and life skills in the company […]

Assumption University student leaders traditionally help first-year students move into their new rooms on campus during Move-In Weekend

The Greyhound Guide to Back-to-School Shopping

As July wanes away and Central Massachusetts says welcome back to the month of August, the city of Worcester also prepares to welcome back over 35,000 college students who call the city home during the academic year. Among those thousands of college students who will migrate to Worcester from around the world: the Assumption University […]

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