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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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Bolognese '20 Receives Economics and Global Studies Award for Academic Excellence

Isabella Bolognese '20 was named 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.
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Academic Award - 2020 Apr 1

Assumption Students Spend Spring Break Serving Communities in Need

More than 40 Assumption students participated in a weeklong service immersion trip through the College's SEND program during spring break, which took place the week of March 9.
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Community Service - 2020 Apr 1

Student-Athletes Rostered on Assumption 2020 Men's Lacrosse Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics has announced that 41 student-athletes were named to the 2020 Assumption College Men's Lacrosse team. Though the spring season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team competed in the first four games of the Greyhounds' spring season.
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Sports - 2020 Mar 31

Assumption Student-Athletes Rostered on Assumption's 2020 Men's Tennis Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics has announced that eight student-athletes named to the 2020 Assumption Men's Tennis team. Though the spring season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team competed during its spring trip to South Carolina.
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Sports - 2020 Mar 30

30 Student-Athletes Rostered on Assumption 2020 Women's Lacrosse Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics announced that 30 student-athletes were named to the 2020 Assumption Women's Lacrosse team. Though the spring season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team competed in the first three games of the season.
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Sports - 2020 Mar 27

38 Student-Athletes Rostered for the 2020 Assumption Baseball Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics announced that 38 student-athletes were named to the roster of the 2020 Assumption Baseball team. Though the spring season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team competed during the Greyhounds' spring games in North Carolina and Florida.
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Sports - 2020 Mar 26

20 Student-Athletes Rostered for the 2020 Assumption Softball Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics announced that 20 student-athletes were named to the roster of the 2020 Assumption Softball team. Though the spring season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team competed during the Greyhounds' spring games in Florida.
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Sports - 2020 Mar 25

Assumption Students Performing in Student-run Production of Godspell

Broadway returns to Worcester when Assumption College presents a student-run production of the 2012 Broadway revival of Godspell. Nearly three dozen students are involved in the production, which will take place on February 28 and 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the state-of-the-art Jeanne Y. Curtis Performance Hall on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Feb 25

Assumption Students Studying Abroad During Spring Semester

During the spring semester, a number of Assumption students are studying abroad in places like Australia, Costa Rica, England, France, Ireland, Italy, Singapore, Spain, Washington, DC, and through the Semester at Sea program.
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Study Abroad - 2020 Feb 17

Students Spending Spring Semester at Assumption's Rome, Italy, Campus

Sixteen Assumption students are spending the spring 2020 semester studying abroad at Assumption's Rome Campus.
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Study Abroad - 2020 Feb 12

14 Students Competing on Inaugural Esports Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics has announced that 14 students are members of the institution's first esports team, one of the three new teams formed under the College's Blue & White Sports program.
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Sports - 2020 Feb 3

Group of Assumption Students Certified as Peer Educators through National Organization that Enhances the College Experience for Students

Assumption College announced that [a select group of students have earned national certification as peer educators through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).
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Leadership - 2020 Jan 21

Student-Athletes Competing on Assumption's Inaugural Men's Swimming Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics has announced that several student-athletes are competing on the College's inaugural Men's Swimming team, one of the three new teams formed under the Blue & White Sports program.
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Sports - 2020 Jan 16

Student-Athletes Competing on Assumption's Inaugural Women's Ice Hockey Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics has announced that 15 student-athletes are competing on the College's inaugural Women's Ice Hockey team, one of the three new teams formed under the Blue & White Sports program.
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Sports - 2020 Jan 16

Students Spend Winter Break Volunteering on Assumption College SEND Trips

During the month-long winter break, nearly four dozen students participated in a week-long service immersion trip through Assumption College's SEND program. Five groups of students volunteered at a number of nonprofits from Baltimore to Tuscaloosa. The students worked with a variety of organizations, including Catholic Charities, FaithJustice, Habitat for Humanity, L'Arche, and Romero Center Ministries in the communities of Baltimore, MD; Camden, NJ; Trenton, NJ; Tuscaloosa, AL; and Washington, D.C.
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Community Service - 2020 Jan 13

High Academic Achievers Named to the Assumption College Dean's List

Assumption College has announced the students who have been named to the College's Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester. To be named to the prestigious list, which is announced at the completion of the fall and spring semesters, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester.
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Dean's List - 2020 Jan 6

48 Student-Athletes Competing on Assumption Women's Track & Field Team

Assumption's Department of Athletics has announced that 48 student-athletes have been named to the 2019-20 Women's Track & Field roster and are competing during the indoor season.
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Sports - 2019 Nov 25

51 Student-Athletes Competing on Assumption Men's Track & Field Team

The Assumption Department of Athletics has announced that that 51 student-athletes have been named to the 2019-20 Assumption Men's Track & Field roster and are competing during the indoor season.
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Sports - 2019 Nov 25

Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Assumption College's Women's Basketball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 14 student-athletes have earned a spot on the 2019-20 Women's Basketball team.
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Sports - 2019 Nov 20

29 Student-Athletes Competing on Assumption's Men's Ice Hockey Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 29 student-athletes have earned a spot on the 2019-20 Men's Ice Hockey team.
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Sports - 2019 Nov 19

15 Student-Athletes Named to Assumption College's Men's Basketball Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 15 student-athletes have earned a spot on the Men's Basketball team and are competing during the Greyhounds' 2019-20 season.
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Sports - 2019 Nov 12

Students Inducted into Assumption College Academic Honors Program

The Assumption College Honors Program inducted 68 new members on Sunday, November 10, before an audience of administrators, faculty, and families.
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Honors Program - 2019 Nov 12

Assumption Students Serving in Leadership Positions of College Clubs

The Assumption College Office of Student Activities has announced those students who are currently leading one of the College's many clubs and organizations for the 2019-20 academic year.
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Club or Organization - 2019 Nov 12

Assumption Students Serving on College's Student Government Association

Assumption has announced that 48 students have been elected to the College's Student Government Association (SGA) and are serving during the 2019-20 academic year.
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Student Government - 2019 Nov 5

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

30 Student-Athletes Competing on Assumption College's Women's Swimming & Diving Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 30 student-athletes have been named to the 2019-20 Women's Swimming & Diving team, which began at the Northeast Catholic Invitational on Oct. 4 and 5.
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Sports - 2019 Oct 15

31 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on the Assumption College Men's Soccer Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 31 student-athletes have earned a spot on the 2019 Assumption Men's Soccer team.
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Sports - 2019 Oct 9

Assumption College Men's Golf Team Wins Championship

The Assumption College Men's Golf team was recently crowned the Northeast-10 Conference Champions for the first time in school history.
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Sports - 2019 Oct 9

Student-Athletes Named to Assumption College Women's Golf Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 12 student-athletes have earned a spot on the 2019-20 Women's Golf team.
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Sports - 2019 Oct 7

28 Student-Athletes Earn Spot on Assumption College Field Hockey Team

The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that 28 student-athletes have earned a spot on the 2019 Greyhound's field hockey team.
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Sports - 2019 Oct 3
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