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Assumption University, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is a premier New England University for high-quality education, integrating career preparation and education of the whole person, drawing upon the best in the rich and centuries-long tradition of Catholic higher education. Assumption's graduates are known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and dedication to the common good. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Assumption has undergone a series of major advancements since transitioning to a university, including new academic buildings, degree programs, and athletic facilities for our NCAA Division II student athlete population. The University offers 37 majors and 50 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, and professional studies, and other areas, as well as graduate degrees and professional credentials. For more information about Assumption University, please visit www.assumption.edu.

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Assumption University, founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption, is a premier New England University for high-quality education, integrating career preparation and education of the whole person, drawing upon the best in the rich and centuries-long tradition of Catholic higher education. Assumption's graduates are known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and dedication to the common good. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Assumption has undergone a series of major advancements since transitioning to a university, including new academic buildings, degree programs, and athletic facilities for our NCAA Division II student athlete population. The University offers 37 majors and 50 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, and professional studies, and other areas, as well as graduate degrees and professional credentials. For more information about Assumption University, please visit www.assumption.edu.

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Scholarships Awarded to Form Critical Thinkers and Next Generation of Political Leaders

Assumption University has announced that it has awarded seven first-year students with scholarships named for the renowned and preeminent late statesman, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. The scholarship encourages and empowers the next generation of leaders by providing opportunities to experience firsthand the importance of political and intellectual life.
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Scholarship - 2020 Dec 15

Assumption University Awards Scholarships for Commitment to Service

Assumption University has announced that 31 students have been awarded a prestigious Light the Way Scholarship, which recognizes first-year students who demonstrate leadership, a commitment to service, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in their communities and the world.
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Scholarship - 2020 Sep 11

Assumption Awards Scholarships to Students Committed to Making a Difference

Assumption College has announced that 36 students have received a prestigious Light the Way Scholarship, awarded to incoming students who utilize their abilities to help others or make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Scholarship - 2019 Oct 23

Assumption Awards Scholarships to Form the Next Generation of Scholars and Leaders

Assumption College has announced the recipients of the inaugural Daniel Patrick Moynihan Scholarship, aimed at empowering the next generation of scholars and leaders while emphasizing the importance of the integration of political and intellectual life. The Daniel Patrick Moynihan Center for Scholarship and Statesmanship, launched in the summer of 2018, is an endeavor with national reach that will cultivate thoughtful citizens who are inspired by the late senator's example to appreciate the link between ideas and action.
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Scholarship - 2019 Sep 4

Jessica Ferronetti '18 Awarded Distinguished Fulbright Grant

Assumption College senior Jessica Ferronetti, of Andover, has received a Fulbright award for the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program in Argentina. The grant will enable Ferronetti to teach English in local classrooms while serving as a cultural ambassador for the United States. She is one of a select number of Assumption students awarded this prestigious designation.
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Scholarship - 2018 Apr 18

Leominster's Grace Levesque '17 Receives Academic Excellence Award

Assumption College senior Grace Levesque '17 has been named the recipient of the 2017 George A. Doyle Merit Award for Excellence in Economics or Global Studies. Levesque, of Leominster, is a double major in global studies and political science.
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Scholarship - 2017 Mar 24

Lockwood '18 Receives Economics and Global Studies Award for Academic Excellence

Assumption College senior Ashley N. Lockwood has been named the recipient of the 2018 George A. Doyle Merit Award for Excellence in Economics or Global Studies. Lockwood, of Feeding Hills, is a double major in economics and mathematics, with a minor in computer science. Lockwood received her award during a ceremony on March 22.
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Scholarship - 2018 Mar 27
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