Our newest Hounds arrived on campus last Friday, beginning their life-changing four-year journey on Salisbury Street.

“The fact that you’ve chosen this kind of education already places you among a select few who recognize what we do—a generational opportunity for the unique formation and education that Assumption provides. In this economy, in this society, in the lives you will lead, the one capacity we will most need will also be the most valued—and that value, that capacity, is your humanity," President Greg Weiner said.

A Greyhound's Experience at the World Cup »

While working at the World Cup, Kian Charris '27 was one of a few select New England Revolution Academy alumni chosen to scrimmage with players from the French National Team.

Assumption Named to Princeton Review's Best Colleges »

Assumption has once again been named to the Best 392 Colleges and Best in the Northeast lists for 2027, drawing praise for professor accessibility, hands-on learning, service, career preparation, and value.

Get to Know Dr. Chad Rohman, Assumption's New Provost »

In July, Provost Chad Rohman joined Assumption from Dominican University in Illinois. Learn about his role as chief academic officer at the University, what brought him to Assumption’s campus, and more in the video above.

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Assumption in the News

THE FORWARD: President Greg Weiner speaks with Hannah Feuer about being the first and only Jewish president of a Catholic college or university in the United States. READ NOW.

VATICAN NEWS: President Emeritus Francesco Cesareo has been named by Pope Leo XIV to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. READ NOW.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Tony Award winner Laura May DiLorenzo ’95 was profiled in the Vows section of the Times, after a fortuitous wedding prediction by her hairdresser. READ NOW.

BOSTON PILOT: Theodore Hare ’30 visited Ghana on a mission trip in June with his home parish in Scituate, Mass. READ NOW.

WTNH: John "Boomer" Staunton '28, on the lacrosse team, and Ian Mack '14, his agent, speak with news anchor and fellow Assumption alum Dennis House '85 about Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities. WATCH NOW.

AVE MARIA RADIO: Professor Rachel Coleman joins Ave Maria in the Afternoon to discuss Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI 58 years after its publication with Dr. Marcus Peter. LISTEN NOW.

THE CATHOLIC FREE PRESS: Assumption’s new Bachelor and Master of Social Work programs—and Elwood the dog, a social work star—are highlighted. READ NOW.

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