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Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with the Spring 2023 Dean's List
Assumption Students Recognized for Academic Excellence with the Spring 2023 Dean's List mg.ledoux Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:26 Assumption University has announced those students named to the University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2023 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a minimum of a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included on the prestigious list. The Dean’s List is announced at the completion of each fall and spring semester. Assumption University provides students with a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts experience through curricular and co-curricular programs, including internship opportunities, recreational activities, and more than 60 on-campus clubs and organizations. An Assumption education forms graduates both intellectually and spiritually, inspiring wonder and purpose as they discover their vocation. Assumption University congratulates the following students named to the spring 2023 Dean’s List: CLASS OF 2023 Jordan Adduci, Wethersfield, CT Ava Amendola, Portland, CT Morghan Annesi, Anchorage, AK Emily Armstrong, Troy, MI Robert Austin, Montgomery Dante Bachini, South Hamilton James Bachini, South Hamilton Isabella Baker, Candia, NH Alicia Barbati, Tewksbury Allison Barclay, Knoxville, TN Chad Bartlett, Paxton Justin Bates, Marlborough Molly Bates, Shrewsbury Madison Beatty, Natick Emily Beaumier, Millbury Francesca Berksza, North Easton Madeleine Bessette, Attleboro Johenny Bisono Martinez, Reading, PA Julia Bitzas, Worcester Carly Blair, Rutland Seth Bogoslofski, Southington, CT Kara Boissoneau, Leominster Skyler Bradley, Sandwich Sydney Brierley, Coventry, CT Natalie Burkhard, Cleveland, WI Meaghan Burns, Watertown Ashley Calore, Rehoboth Ashley Carpenter, Worcester Britney Colome, Worcester Ryan Connor, Worcester Angela Connors, Norton Melissa Contreras Lopez, Waltham Christian Cotton, Mashpee Melissa Craven, Westwood Grace Crockett, Haverhill Jared Curci, Johnston, RI Lily Daly, Foxborough Robert Davis, Leominster Erin Dean, Marlborough Taylor Degeorge, Feeding Hills Brenda Delgado, Rock Hill, SC Magen Demare, Albany, NY Claire DeSilva, Massapequa Park, NY Courtney Deslauriers, North Smithfield, RI Haleigh Dobeck, Clinton Gwen Dorvil, Everett Emily Drummey, Upton Jordan Dwyer, Coventry, RI Julie Dwyer, Webster Alissa Easton, Southwick Anthony Farago, Salisbury Rachel Ferguson, Worcester Adelaide Ferrick, Westford Aimee Figgins, Milford Jill Finn, Foxboro Kelly Fitzgerald, Blackstone Charlotte Flionis, Holden Jillian Florent, New Bedford Jessica Freeman, Merrimac Victoria Freitas, Northborough Timothy Gangemi, Worcester Julianna Garvey, Springfield Maura Gawrys, Merrimac Mary Gillette, Waterbury, CT Katherine Gilligan, Abington Meredith Godere, Norwich, CT Laura Goyette, Bolton Jack Grafton, Bridgewater Katherine Guccione, Holliston Teresa Guerra, Worcester Megan Halloran, Hopkinton Erin Hazelhurst, Rochdale Chiara Hill, Worcester Jaimee Hirschfeld, Medfield Elias Houssan, Millbury Lisbeth Hoyt, Ashburnham Kaylee Hubbard, Nashua, NH Ashleigh Hughes, Franklin Sarah Iacoviello, Lunenburg Shannon Imparato, Bellingham Roseanna Insingo, Floral Park, NY Craig Jackson, Acton Rebecca Jalbert, Oxford Caroline Johnson, Littleton Catherine Jones, Webster Jenna Joseph, Longmeadow Madison Kapulka, Auburn Emma Kearney, Belchertown Riley Kindred, Franklin Anastasia Kopellas, Needham Heights Joel Kosovrasti, Worcester Emily LaFond, Westfield Alyson Landry, Pelham, NH Jaclyn Landry, Oxford Brian Leger, Leominster Mikayla Leibowitz, Worcester Taylor Letvinchuk, Coral Springs, FL Sydney Leyden, Bedford, NH Gabriella Lindhurst, Southborough Eric Lolo, Worcester Molly Lovely, Auburn Madison Lucontoni, Bedford, NH Li MacQuarrie, Duxbury Morgan Maddock, Scarborough, ME Abigail Mantos, Milford Emily Martin, Stoneham Julia Martin, Wells, VT Sarah Masciarelli, Westborough Mary-Catherine Masterson, Rehoboth Allison Matthews, Duxbury Sarah Mattison, West Boylston Patrick May, Boylston Abraham Mbokar, Worcester Lily McCarthy, Monroe, CT Olivia McCluskey, Worcester Margaret McHale, Lynn Morgan McNabola, Wallingford, CT Matthew McNaughton, Rehoboth Taylor Menino, Canton Keyibo Mohamed, Worcester Tasneem Mohammed, Shrewsbury John Morales, Cranston, RI Ricardo, Morales, Clinton Sydney Morse, Lunenburg Alyssa Mortimer, Winthrop Phoebe Moulin, Worcester Erin Moynihan, Brookline, NH Anna Mullen, Milton Timothy Murphy, Paxton Shaye Nickerson, Foxborough Valerie Nobrega, Wolcott, CT Kristin O'Connor, Shrewsbury Kaitlyn O'Shea, South Weymouth James Olaes, Worcester Geni Oparaku, Worcester Patrick Otto, Belchertown Julia Palmisano, Haverhill Shannon Paquette, Amherst, NH Meghan Pefine, Billerica Deici Perez, Waltham Alexa Pesce, Wakefield Jennifer Phan, Worcester Daniel Phillips, South Weymouth Sebastian Pontrelli, Franklin Lakes, NJ Ryan Prendergast, Southington, CT Alec Prentiss, Gardner Gemma Prescott, Pembroke Eric Preston, Woodstock, CT Teresa Prytko, Millbury Wandzia Prytko, Millbury Christopher Rabias, Tyngsborough Alexis Ralston, South Weymouth Julia Rapoza, Westport Noah Rawson, Rockport Jordan Regan, North Branford, CT Ricardo Reyes, Worcester Lauren Richards, Littleton Grace Risio, Milford Monica Risso, Hopkinton Travis Robie, Ashland Claudio Rocha, Peabody Elizabeth Rogers, Simsbury, CT Thomas Ross, Patterson, NY Madison Roy, Fairhaven Samuel Roy, Thompson, CT Alexander Ruston, Liverpool, NY Kelsey Savoy, Prospect, CT Patrick Sedgwick, Georgetown Gabriella Sharkey, West Bridgewater Liliya Shayan, Wayland Caroline Shea, Medway Nolan Sheehan, Potomac, MD Chloe Shepard, West Boylston Lorena Silva, Marlborough Tessa Smith, W Bridgewater Andrew Sneeringer, Lowell Peri Snow, East Bridgewater Faith Somody, Stamford, CT Monica Spain, Braintree Anthony Spignese, Danvers Nicole St Germain, East Walpole Abbigail Sullivan, Ham Lake, MN Christian Surette, North Andover Julianne Sutherland, Uxbridge Caitlin Sze, South Windsor, CT Matthew Szydlik, Worcester Caleigh Tammaro, Milford Donatella Tocco, Glen Head, NY Kyla Trail, Milford Deyana Underwood, Warwick, RI Eleni Vozikis, Worcester Alexis Washington, Cranston, RI Claire Waterman, Marlborough Emma Wilburn, Shutesbury Gabrielle Willett, Auburn, NH Sarah Wilsack, Westford Makenzie Wilson, Shirley Braedon Wood, Spencer CLASS OF 2024 Sarah Abraham, Lowell David Alexander, Greenville, RI Lusiana Altidor, Cambridge Victoria Ambrosino, Shrewsbury Nevin Arseneault, Fitchburg Rachel Aucello, Watertown, CT Kelly Baker, East Wareham Samuel Baker, New Britain, CT Bradyn Belisle, Worcester Rebecca Benjamin, Amherst, NH Philip Benvenuti, Auburn Ryan Berthiaume, Athol Alison Blair, Woodstock, CT Emily Bonfiglio, Agawam Samuel Borge, Manchester, NH Aidan Boyle, Westfield Shaeleigh Boynton, Wrentham Kiley Campbell, West Yarmouth Gaven Cannon, Newfield, NJ Elizabeth Cappelli, North Granby, CT Kate Carleson, Plainfield, CT Brianna Catino, Jefferson Grace Chicko, Londonderry, NH Taylor Cirone, Bradford Evan Clark, Manchester, NH Michael Clark, Worcester Tiana Cogoli, Worcester Jordyn Condon, Lancaster Elizabeth Cormier, Webster Lauren Corsini, Milford Lucas Crawford, Saginaw, MI Cooper Creek, Tiverton, RI Danielle Croft, West Townsend Alexia Cummings, Lowell Briana Curran, Windham, NH William D'Avino, Waterbury, CT Elaine Danas, Milford, NH Anna Davis, Ipswich John Davis, Marstons Mills Maya Demello, Bristol, RI Ariana Desousa, Fall River Jared Ducharme, Millville Alexandra Dumais, Kingwood, TX Athena Durkin, Dracut Carly Duval, Tolland Emily Fasteson, Seekonk Liam Fisher, Ayer Isiah Gaiter, Meriden, CT Jack Galvin, Osterville Noelia Genao, Philadelphia, PA Lauren Geremia, North Providence, RI Michael Gevry, Oxford Madison Gilmartin, Stratham, NH Jillian Greenleaf, Clermont, FL Benjamin Greenwood, Westford Adam Grenon, Upton Lauren Haley, Worcester Ashley Hamparian, South Weymouth Shannon Harbison, Milford, NH Ryan Healey, Westwood Abigail Holley, Watertown, CT Katherine Ickes, Bolton Adam Ide, Dudley Christina Jandrow, Worcester Julie Jean Jacques, Webster Jillian Johnson, Holland Julia Johnston, Littleton Clarence Jules, Everett Katerina Juris, Nashua, NH Madison Kenney, Hopkinton Julia Kenyon, Worcester Jack Klimaj, Foster, RI Bridgette Kline, Shelton, CT Ashley Kuropatkin, Walpole Noah Laren, Blackstone Abigail Larson, Marlborough Angelique Lazard, Hyde Park Maria Lepak, Simsbury, CT Jackie Li, Shrewsbury Marissa Longhi, Southwick Vincent Loria, Bolton, CT Maureen Lynch, Wallingford, CT Ryan Mahoney, Chatham Colin Malone, East Patchogue, NY Michael Marcacci, Charleston, SC Elizabeth Massicotte, Bristol, CT Sarah McAuliffe, Southington, CT Rachel McDonagh, East Longmeadow Hailey McKillop, Weare, NH Danisa Melendez, Southbridge Brianna Michael, Shrewsbury Amanda Mieczkowski, Hadley Rebecca Monti, Westfield Brandi Montoya, Aurora, CO Mel Neves, Worcester Jonathan Ng, Westwood Huyen Nguyen, Duy Tien, Hanam, Vietnam Danielle Nicolo, Shrewsbury Joshua Nixdorf, Westfield Sophia Noel, Hampden Tianna Nolasco, Marblehead Emy Novoa, Worcester Caroline O'Connell, Natick James O'Connor, Longmeadow Valerie Otero, Worcester Nora Pandolfi, Longmeadow Kaelyn Patch, Brentwood, NH Vegard Pernes, Oslo, NO Casey Petronelli, Wareham Katelyn Pickman, Cheshire, CT Isabell Pizzi, Pembroke Owen Podolec, Dover, NH Jacqueline Poulack, Natick Davis Preston, Ayer Tyler Provost, Cumberland, RI Cassandra Pryor, Dudley Prithyankara Rajesh, Shrewsbury Sophia Reid, Plymouth Caitlyn Reilly, Mahopac, NY Meredith Riordan, Seekonk Alexandra Rippstein, Pleasantville, NY Camron Roberts, Old Lyme, CT William Roberts, Old Lyme, CT Kathryn Robinson, East Taunton Isabella Rogers, Millbury Janely Rosario, Worcester Antonio Russo-Folco, Worcester Olivia Ryan, Dorchester Thomas Salemy, Dedham Madison Sandusky, Shrewsbury Michael Santana, Salem Colin Scuderi, Worcester Katelyn Shea, Holden Taylor Shea, Medway Finbarr Sheehan, Holbrook Emily Sill, Glastonbury, CT James Singleton, Topsham, ME Ryan Singley, Holden Camree St. Hilaire, Lewiston, ME Audrey Strmiska, Canterbury, CT Sarah Stroscio, Westborough Maria Alejandra Tapia Betancourt, Worcester Julia Tardugno, Methuen Francisco Teixeira, Sao Paulo, Brazil Ella Tenney, Braintree Clare Teskey, Stratford, CT Marissa Tessier, Woonsocket, RI Andrew Vettese, Sterling Cole Wagner, Worcester Ava Walker, Oakham Kaden Wells, Spencer Caleb White, Tamuning, Guam Leah Yekelchik, North Scituate, RI Nicholas Zecco, Shrewsbury Danting Zhu, Rockland CLASS OF 2025 Santiago Alvarez, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Tyler Amato, Cranston, RI Kevin Armstrong, Franklin Emily Arpino, Chelmsford Katherine, Barker, Bristol, RI Colby Bartley, Worcester Abigail Block, Merrimack, NH Maximillian Bordas, Kennebunk, ME Emma Bramante, Reading Colin Brewer, Rye, NH Matthew Brouillet, South Barre Caitlin Callahan, Braintree Nicholas Calo, North Grafton Talia Caloggero, Maynard Joseph Carroll, Cohasset Declan Casey, Braintree Kaleigh Chesley, Douglas Kylie Chin, Framingham Joseph Consigli, Franklin Rebecca Craine, Rutland Alexis Demko, Danbury, CT Tyler Dias, Manchester, CT Alexis Distasio, Windermere, FL Cassidy Elliott, North Billerica Jamie Erickson, Leominster Kate Famiglietti, Portsmouth, RI Delaney Farinha, Preston, CT William Farley, Newport, RI Anthony Fayette, Sarasota, FL Madison Field, Walpole Manuel Figueroa, San Juan, Puerto Rico Alexander Franklin, Peabody Eric Giarnese, Dudley Paige Gillette, Andover Mary Hamilton, Chelmsford Kerry Hirsch, Arlington Evelyn Humphries, Longmeadow Hunter Johnson, Princeton Madeline Johnson, West Brookfield Katelynn Johnston, Port Jefferson, NY Lauren Kelly, Millbury Narmean Khaled, Worcester Nathan Kincheloe, Manchester, CT Lukas Klopfer, Tolland, CT Lindsey Kuniewich, Berlin Katherine Laboissonniere, Smithfield, RI Harrison Leone, Holliston Ashley MacGilvray, Wilmington Kathryn Maguire, North Falmouth Josie Maldonis, Sterling William Manning, Topsfield Morgan Marauszwski, Hinsdale Nicole Marin, Revere Beverly Mastroianni, Rocky Hill, CT Isabella Mastrototoro, Jefferson Gabriel Matraia, Northborough Evan McCarthy, Leominster Dimitri McPherson, Worcester Kaitlin Merson, Ashland Emily Mihalek, Westfield Emily Moran, Tyngsboro Jake Moriarty, East Longmeadow Caitlyn Morin, Swansea Anna Murphy, Worcester Matthew Myron, Berkley Jacqueline Nazzaro, Peabody Alena Nguyen, Worcester Ngoc Nguyen, Shrewsbury Benedicta Nyanzu, Worcester Claire Nye, Natick Matthew O'Connell, Norwood Kayla O'Loughlin, Hopedale Madison Piehler, Webster Sarah Pierre Louis, Worcester Matthew Plumb, Wrentham Georgia Pokropowicz, Auburn Danny Portillo, Leominster Brayelin Ramos Mota, Worcester Isabella Sgroi, Woburn Michaella Sherman, Shrewsbury Cody Smith, Holden Joseph Smith, West Roxbury Amy Spratt, Lancaster Patrick St George, Natick Hannah Stevenson, Hubbardston Daniel Tran, Malden Gina Treska, Worcester Gabriela Vargas, Haverhill Evan Walsh, Shrewsbury Julia Walsh, San Diego, CA Haleigh Ward, North Kingston, RI Allyson Wargo, Watertown, NY Madison Wells, Westminster Ashley Wenzel, Berlin, CT John Woernle, Wellesley Hills CLASS OF 2026 Taylor Adduci, Wethersfield, CT Danielle Aiken, Fall River Christa Akari Kanamugire Shekinah, Kigali, Rwanda Gustaf Vilgot, Albèrt, GÖteborg, Sweden Lucas Audette, Tolland, CT Mallory Bartlett, Ellington, CT Joseph Bianco, Belchertown Anne Bisson Ingersoll, Warren Emma Bloom, Peabody Rocco Bovenzi, Sterling Maeve Brosnihan, Westborough Gabriella Brouillard, Millbury Haley Brown, East Longmeadow Sofia Bruno, Westborough Juliana Buchanan, Douglas Hayley Chenoweth, Baldwinville Rose Connolly, Chandler, AZ Gabriel Corey, Franklin Christopher Cox, Alton Bay, NH Olivia Crawford, Braintree Teagan Curran, Duxbury Ryan Decker, Berlin Colin Deveau, North Grafton Jack Devlin, Rutland Kyle Dion, Biddeford, ME Victoria Ditaranto, Cherry Valley Mason Dumas, Monson Cameron Eggers, Westborough Wyatt England, Biddeford, ME Gwyneth Enright, Sherman, CT Breana Escobar, Rochdale Kiley Fitzgerald, Milton Owen Fitzgerald, Auburn Morgan Flodman, Cherry Valley Thomas Foley, Sterling Julia Forest, Rutland Genesis Funes, East Boston Gemma Gabrielli, Barre Kathie Gonzalez, Worcester Catelyne Goodniss, Shrewsbury Alex Houssan, Millbury Madison Hunt, Milford Declan Hunter, East Walpole Avah Ingalls, Hampstead, NH Hala Jaber, Shrewsbury Heather Junjulas, Clifton Park, NY Teagan Kamm, Honeoye Falls, NY James Kannally, Norfolk Maria Kapoukranidis, Leicester Christopher Klein, Medford Deana Korkidis, Oxford Patrick Kostiw, Sutton Claire Kottenstette, Sterling Marissa Krawczyk, East Patchogue, NY Michael Laroche, Hope, RI Emily Lebel, Monson Brooke Leblanc, Dudley Kyle Lee, Natick Thomas Lenaerts-Bergmans, Jefferson Mason Leonard, Marshfield Peyton Leone, Holliston Enzo Lopes, Westborough Keith Mancini, North Kingstown, RI Caroline Mastergeorge, Amherst, NH Keegan McLeod, Foster, RI Jillian McSorley, Biddeford, ME Natalie Mollica, Hudson Uendi Mullaj, Worcester Robert Mullins, Northford, CT Colin Murphy, Middletown, CT Lauren Murphy, Holliston Mikayla Murphy, Wrentham Michaella Namiotka, Holden Michael O'Brien, Chester, NH Kelvin Paulino-Acosta, Sutton Daniel Paulsson, Malmo, Sweden Henry Pittorino, Westborough Leah Plummer, Casco, ME Madison Prendergast, Southington, CT Cristina Rodriguez, Worcester Trent Sargent, Hebron, CT Mia Scarpelli, Abington Drew Schwab, Saunderstown, RI Chloe Scornavacca, Harvard Dean Simeone, Johnston, RI Joseph Skowronek, Grafton Allison Smith, Dudley Isabella Smith, Taunton Madeline Snow, Holden Alexia Steeves, Hampstead, NH Mary Stevenson, Humarock Meadow Taylor, New Braintree Jaiden Tonucci, Johnston, RI Amy Valentine, Holden Joseph Walsh, Concord Charles White, Tamuning, Guam DEAN'S LIST SPRING 2023.jpgGeneralWed, 05/24/2023 - 15:26
Members of the Class of 2023 Recognized for Exceptional Leadership and Service with Prestigious Crown & Shield Award
Members of the Class of 2023 Recognized for Exceptional Leadership and Service with Prestigious Crown & Shield Award mg.ledoux Wed, 05/24/2023 - 10:49 In recognition of their commitment to service, 21 members of the Class of 2023 have been awarded the prestigious Crown & Shield Award, which honors students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and participated in service during their four years at Assumption. The crown and shield are two key elements of the Assumption University seal, and the award recognizes graduating seniors who have protected (shield) and furthered (crown) the interest of the student body and the University community. “Crown and Shield recipients are the students who have exemplified the mission of Assumption University during their time on campus,” said Laura Peña Pantano, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs. “These students help to plan events, serve as ambassadors for Admissions and Orientation, build community in the residence halls, represent the student voice in SGA, tutor and support their peers, compete athletically, spread the mission of the University through Campus Ministry and much more. We are deeply grateful to our students for the role they play in creating a culture of service and for helping us build a strong community that inspires the students who will follow.” Assumption has recognized seniors with the Crown & Shield Award since 1952. The recipients were honored with their families and University administrators and trustees at an awards dinner on May 5, the Friday before their Commencement at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. The following is a list of this year’s Crown & Shield recipients. Johenny Bisono Martinez of Reading, Pennsylvania graduated with dual majors in International Business and Business Management, and minors in French and Informational Technology. Leadership highlights: RA; Student Supervisor, d'Alzon Library; Mentor Collective - Mentor; Habitat for Humanity Volunteer. In December, Johenny will begin working as a Sourcing Recruiter for Amazon. Alexander Boligan of Thompson, Connecticut graduated with a major in Marketing and a minor in Information Technology. Leadership highlights: RA and Head RA; Cast member, student-produced Godspell musical; Music Ministry Student Leader and Cantor; START Retreat Rector; SEND trip to Camden, NJ. Alex plans to pursue an MBA in marketing at Assumption while working as a graduate assistant in Campus Ministry, in addition to working at Webster First Federal Credit Union in their marketing department. Alex is recently engaged to a fellow Hound and is looking forward to getting married in 2024. Shadda Cliche of Brattleboro, Vermont graduated with a major in Biology and a minor in Human Services & Rehabilitation Studies. Leadership highlights: President and Treasurer, ALANA Network; BSU Member; Member, Women Interested in Networking Gathering & Solidarty (WINGS); Neuroscience Club Vice President; National Society of Leadership and Success. Shadda plans to further her studies in graduate school and become a Certified Nurse Midwife. Robert Davis of Leominster, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Marketing with a Digital Marketing concentration,and a minor in Graphic Design. Leadership highlights:Class of 2023 Senator; SGA Event Planning Committee;Orientation Leader, and Parent and Family Chairperson; Graphic Design Intern for the Plourde Recreation Center. Bobby plans to seek employment in the field of Marketing, and he also hopes to travel. Taylor DeGeorge of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts graduated with majors in Elementary Education and Mathematics, with a STEM concentration. Leadership highlights: Women's Lacrosse Team Peer Mentor, Recruit Representative and Captain; Co-President of Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC); Math Tutor in Academic Support Center; SOPHIA Collegian; Augustine Scholar. Taylor plans to pursue her master's degree in special education and begin teaching in an elementary school. Markkie Fleming of Worcester, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior,and a minor in Psychology. Leadership highlights: Orientation Leader and COMPASS Facilitator; RA; Mentor Collective Mentor; Neuroscience Club Secretary; Campus Activities Board Student Leader; Assumption University Bridge Program Student Leader; and served as a Nutrition Specialist for the DCU Covid Triage Center during the pandemic. Markkie hopes to attend Johns Hopkins University as a graduate student in their Master of Science in Individualized Genomics and Health program; Upon completion of a graduate program, she then hopes to attend medical school to become a surgeon and specialize in emergency and trauma care. Mary Gillette of Waterbury, Connecticut graduated with dual majors in Accounting and Data Analytics, and minors in Fraud Exam & Forensic Accounting, and Information Techology. Leadership highlights: Admissions Ambassador; Academic Support Center Head Tutor - four academic disciplines; SGA Senator; SOPHIA Collegian; Orientation Leader; Campus Activities Board Marketing Executive; Completed 300 community service hours this year as a Jump Start Team Leader & Volunteer. Mary plans to work for Ernst and Young in their Assurance Department located in Hartford, CT. Connor Howells of Medfield, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Graphic Design and a minor in Music. Leadership highlights: Orientation Leader; SGA Senator and Class of 2023 Vice President; Campus Recreation Graphic Design Intern and Intramural Official; Music Contributor for Agape Latte. Connor plans to pursue a master’s in management at Assumption University while living on campus and working as residential assistant. Kelly Knutelski of Oxford, Massachusetts graduated with a major in English and a minor in Women's Studies. Leadership highlights: RA; Academic Support Center Tutor; Orientation Leader and Head Chairperson; Campus Activities Board Spring Weekend Executive; Habitat for Humanity Vice President and Secretary; MUSE Literary Magazine Writer; SEND trip to Baltimore, MD; Reach Out Center Volunteer; Augustine Scholar; D'Alzon Scholar. Kelly plans to pursue a career in Higher Education and work toward publishing some of her writing. Morgan Maddock of Scarborough, Maine graduated with majors in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies, and English, Writing and Mass Communication with concentration in Media Production, and a minor in Community Service. Leadership highlights:Dance Team Captain; Orientation Leader and Student Chairperson; Campus Activities Board Spring Concert Committee; Co-Director, AUTV; Volunteer at African Community Education, Worcester. Morgan plans to pursue her master’s in the Assumption University School Counseling Program while continuing her role as the captain of the Assumption Dance Team. Gerald Martin of Springfield, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Political Science, and minors in Law, Ethics & Constitutional Studies; Law and Economics; History; and Philosophy. Leadership highlights: President of AU Democrats and Progressives Club; SGA Senator; Student Chair, Political Science Faculty Roundtable; Student Representative to Sodexo Services Committee; Admissions Ambassador. Gerry’s post-graduation plan is to run for City Council in Springfield Massachusetts. He says, "I love my city with all my heart, and I plan to use the wisdom I have learned in Political Science to make my city a better place." Sarah Masciarelli of Westborough, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Nursing and a minor in Biology. Leadership highlights: Member of the 2023 Inaugural Graduating Class in Nursing; Treasurer, Assumption Student Nurse's Association; Take Back the Night Volunteer; Student Representative, Nursing Faculty Assembly Committee; Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society; National Student Nurses Association Honors Society. Sarah plans to continue the interview process to secure a position as a Registered Nurse. Caroline McDonough of Westwood, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Communication and Media, and a minor in Sports Management. Leadership highlights: Campus Activities Board Executive and Concert Chair; Women's Ice Hockey Captain; Orientation Leader Executive and COMPASS Facilitator; Assumption Media Center Intern. In August, Caroline will begin interning for the Walt Disney Company while pursuing her MBA part time at Assumption University. Katheen Moran of Cheshire, Connecticut graduated with a major in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies, and minors in Education and Community Service Learning. Leadership highlights: President, Assumption Best Buddies Chapter; Global Ambassador, Best Buddies International; President and Vice President, Assumption Pinky Swear Pack; Special Olympics Club Captain and Volunteer; Light the Way Scholar and successful Certificate Recipient. Kathleen plans to attend the University of St Joseph's in West Hartford, CT, where she will study for her master's in special education grades K-12, while working full-time as a co-teacher at The Gengras Center School. Erin Moynihan of Brookline, New Hampshire graduated with a major in Marketing, with concentration in Digital Marketing. Leadership highlights: Campus Activities Board President and Marketing Exectuve; Assumption Yearbook photography contributor; RA and Head RA; Orientation Leader. Erin will work as a videographer this summer in Maine, building an extensive portfolio to eventually help start her own freelance videography business. Additionally, she hopes to travel for a year before committing to a full-time marketing job specializing in either Social Media or Digital Marketing. Anna Mullen of Milton, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Psychology with concentration in Mental Health and Pre-Clinical Counseling, and a minor in Criminology. Leadership highlights: Compass Orientation Leader; Head Tutor in the Academic Support Center; President, Assumption chapter of Active Minds; Director of Socia Media and Youth Board Co-Director for Yellow Tulip Project; Studied Abroad at Assumption University Rome Campus. In the Fall, Anna will attend Merrimack College to pursue a Master of Education in School Counseling. Additionally, she was awarded a Presidential Fellowship and will work as an Academic Coach in Merrimack’s Academic Success Center. Thomas Ross of Patterson, New York graduated with a major in Political Science and History. Leadership highlights: SGA Senator and Class of 2023 President; Chairman of the SGA Ethics Board Chair;Presidential Task Force on Campus Sutainability; Founder and Chair, SGA Eco-Action Committee. Tom plans to take a gap year and then pursue a graduate degree in either law or history. Patrick Sedgwick of Georgetown, Massachusetts graduated with a major in Accounting, and minors in Management and Finance. Leadership highlights: SGA Senator; SGA Chair of Student and Campus Services Committee; Marketing Intern for the Career Development and Internship Center; Created and led a successful proposal for institution of a pub on the Assumption University campus; D'Alzon Scholar. Patrick will be working full-time for PKF O'Connor Davies, an accounting firm. He also plans to pursue his MBA part-time at Assumption University. Andrew Sneeringer of Lowell, Massachusetts graduated with dual majors in Sociology, Criminology and Music. Leadership highlights: RA; Community Standards Intern; Policy Review Committee; Vocal Scholar; Music Ministry: Chorale, VOCE, Hound Sound & Jazz Combo Band; Sociology & Criminology Club Vice President; Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society. Andy hopes to find a position at a local college or university as a Resident Director. He also hopes to travel out of the country and explore places such as Norway, Vietnam, and more. Abbigail Sullivan of Andover, Minnesota graduated with dual majors in Business Management and Political Science, and a minor in Law, Ethics & Constitutional Studies. Leadership highlights: RA and Head RA; Residence Hall Council President; Admissions Ambassador; Orientation Leader; Mentor Collective - Mentor; Campus Ministry Retreat Program Student Leader and Member; SEARCH Team Member; Campus Ministry Student Leader Team Liasion to SGA; Pennsylvania SEND trip Participant; Daniel Patrick Moynihan Model Senate Member and Scholar; SOPHIA Collegian; Light The Way Scholar. Abbi will return home to Minnesota to study for the Law School Admissions Test and work full time while applying to law school programs. Claire Tan of the Philippines graduated with a major in Communication and Media Production. Leadership highlights: Admissions Ambassador; Mentor Collective - Mentor; Integrated Marketing Department Intern; Peer Ministry Co-Leader; Campus Ministry Student Leader; SEARCH Retreat Leader. After returning to the Philippines for a visit this summer, Claire will move back to the US to pursue a marketing related career. She is recently engaged to a fellow Hound and is looking forward to getting married in 2024. Crown and Shield Award RecipientsGeneralWed, 05/24/2023 - 10:49
Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 39th Annual Honors Convocation
Students Recognized for Academic Excellence at 39th Annual Honors Convocation mg.ledoux Fri, 05/05/2023 - 10:15 This year’s 39th Annual Honors Convocation recognized 80 Assumption University students for academic excellence in their respective fields of study and received thoughtful advice from a distinguished Assumption alumnus. Students honored at the event received one of the Assumption University departmental awards, special awards, or St. Augustine scholarships. Michael Hynes ‘89 delivered the keynote address in the presence of honored students, parents and families, faculty, staff, and friends of the university. Following his attendance at Boston College High School, where he became versed in the study of French and Spanish, Hynes enrolled at Assumption with a visible interest in communications. Most notably, he perused advanced study in French having studied abroad in France at the Universite d’Orleans during his undergraduate journey at Assumption. Graduating from Assumption University (then College) with a bachelor’s degree in both foreign languages and English in 1989, Hynes went on to receive a master’s degree in human resources from Boston University. Hynes’ career of over thirty years has been devoted to talent development and management. He currently serves as the senior director of human resources at the Pew Charitable Trusts, a highly respected and well-known non-profit that has conducted non-partisan research for the last 75 years in the support of the common good. During his return to campus, Hynes announced the establishment of his third endowed scholarship to Assumption. In his humility, he stated that he would have rather the gifts be anonymous. However, he hopes that by first articulating the value a liberal arts education, the formative experience, skills, and values that he carries with him to this day, and sharing how he gives back, that one day the future graduates in attendance may give back in “a similar sacrifice when ready”. Hynes’ defined the value of a liberal arts education in his address by expressing his personal experiences as a graduate of Assumption University that propelled him into a career of success such as his study abroad experience and the University’s rigorous academic curriculum. In respect and admiration for the “deep historical roots and culturally significant beginnings of Assumption”, Hynes began his remakes in French. When Hynes’ came back to campus for the honors convocation, he stopped in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit for a moment of prayer and reflection on the University’s motto, “Until Christ be formed in you.” He said he was reminded of an Assumption student’s formation to follow them far beyond this time. He stated, “The education, skills, experiences, and spiritual growth that we encounter during our time at Assumption give us the ability to both broaden and deepen our relationship with God for the rest of our lives.” He continued, “Therein, I believe, is the greatest value of a Catholic, liberal arts education.” Pew Charitable Trusts work to solve the challenging problems facing the world through knowledge and data and it is Hynes’ role to support the people who lead this work while managing the internal communications. Acknowledging that his career path has been “fairly straightforward”, Hynes says that he is often “surprised when he asked if he uses his Assumption education in English and foreign languages. He stated, “I think I have done more than simply use my Assumption education; I have built a meaningful and rewarding career upon it.” Hynes went on to tell two stories. The first was when a colleague from his company’s Paris office came to the United States. During a meeting, this French colleague complimented Hynes on his language skills, saying it was impossible to speak so well from “studying alone.” Hynes soon realized that he would be unable to satisfy the curiosity of his colleague without divulging more details about his study abroad experience. Hynes’ pointed out that, “strong academics, coupled with equally strong experiences can be a differentiator,” and at Assumption “we have both.” The second example Hynes’ articulated was the need for critical thinking skills that are cultivated through liberal arts studies. The global environment is one major area of focus for the Pew Charitable Trusts, where the best and brightest are hired for research. These researchers are needed to dive into the ocean, understand what they see, and “count the fish”, according to Hynes. “But beyond that we need people who can come up from the depths of the ocean and tell us what they saw.” He goes on to say that these people must then be able to communicate the “technical jargon” of a research paper into “language that legislators can use to write effective environmental policies,” or “share what they saw in the ocean in a meaningful and engaging story for the general public.” He stated that these people are “the ones who can lead the current work and the future of the organization - come from liberal arts colleges and universities.” To conclude his remarks, Hynes references the famous line by Descartes, “I think, therefore I am.” He follows this with a brief note about the philosopher Emmanuel Levinas, who was captured and imprisoned by Nazis in the 1940s. Hynes stated, “Levinas suggests that we are aware of our existence, not due to our own thinking, but because of our awareness of others and their needs. It is through our encounters and experiences with other human beings that we awaken to our own existence and move beyond our own thinking and self-centeredness.” He continued, “I think a liberal arts education gives us the knowledge, skills, and experiences that we need to hold these two separate and competing philosophies simultaneously within ourselves so that we may live healthy, productive, and vibrant lives. Further, a Catholic liberal arts education teaches us how to fuse these two philosophies within ourselves and to live healthy, productive, vibrant lives in service to others and to God.” View photos from the event here. Academic Major Awards Emily Armstrong, Mathematics Samuel Baker, Theology Rebecca Benjamin, Biology with a Concentration in Pre-Clinical Health Professions Johenny Bisono-Martinez, International Business Grace Crockett, Health Sciences with a Concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy Sebastiano D’Angelo, Organizational Communication John Davis, Data Analytics Brenda Delgado, Communication and Media Haleigh Dobeck, Elementary Education Erin Dooley, Health Sciences with a Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy Lauren Ferguson, Health Sciences Kelly Fitzgerald, Global Studies Kelly Fitzgerald, Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development Victoria Freitas, Graphic Design Timothy Gangemi, Marketing Maria Gaughan, Neuroscience with a Cellular Path Mary Gillette, Accounting Katherine Gilligan, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies with a Concentration in Communication Sciences and Disorders Evan Gray, Cybersecurity Teresa Guerra, Political Science Ashleigh Hughes, Biology Sarah Iacoviello, Chemistry Rebecca Jalbert, Finance Kelly Knutelski, English Joel Kosovrasti, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Emily LaFond, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Aine Lapalme, Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior Brian Leger, Computer Science Gabriella Lindhurst, Music Natalie Mazzini, History Tasneem Mohammed, Middle/Secondary Education Tasneem Mohammed, Spanish Sydney Morse, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies with a Concentration in Working with Children and Adolescents in a Community Setting Anna Mullen, Psychology with a Concentration in Mental Health and Pre-Clinical Counseling Patrick Otto, Economics Patrick Otto, Psychology Wandzia Prytko, Marketing with a Concentration in Digital Marketing Brady Ryan, Environmental Science Kali Scirocco, Criminology Faith Somody, Sociology Victoria Williams, Management Braedon Wood, Nursing Danting Zhu, Actuarial Science Augustine Awards Class of 2024 Sam Baker Kaitlyn Calnan Elizabeth Cappelli Kate Carlson Emily Fasteson Catherine Hurlburt Bridgette Kline Maria Lepak Jackie Li Katelyn Pickman Julia Tardugno Kaitlyn Shea Caleb White Class of 2025 Talia Caloggero Mary Kate Hamilton Kaitlin Merson Anna Murphy Julia Walsh Special Awards Noelia Amadis, The David L. Christianson Award for the Study of Foreign Languages Kyra Belden, Mary Whiton Calkins Award in Psychology Johenny Bisono-Martinez, Award for Minor in French Kassandra Caprentier, The George E. and Sarah Denommé Scholarship Elizabeth Cormier, Shirley Thompson Scholarship in the Visual Arts Isabela Ferullo, The Leo and Madeleine Remillard Scholarship for the Study of French Kelly Fitzgerald, History and Citizenship Award Isabella Guarino, Award for Minor in Italian Studies Teresa Guerra, Michele and Donald D'Amour Humanitas Award Sarah Iacoviello, The Lyceum Award Kelly Knutelski, Women's Studies Brian Leger, Fr. Richard Brunelle Memorial Award in Computer Science John Morales, The Joseph E. Sheerin Merit Prize in the Study of Classical Languages and Literatures Kathleen Moran, Community Service-Learning Student of the Year Julie Mughole, The Cynthia Courtney and Adelard F. Landry Scholarship in French Studies Georgia Pokropowicz, The Omer and Lauren Boivin Scholarship in French or Foreign Languages William Roberts, Dr. Eugene W. Byrnes Scholarship in the Natural Sciences Kathryn Robinson, Colleen Ritzer Memorial Award Claudio Rocha, Ray Marion Special Award in World History Thomas Ross, History and Citizenship Award Samuel Roy, Medieval and Early Modern Studies Minor Award Samuel Roy, Paul Ziegler Award in European History Vincent Sasso, The James McCarthy Scholarship for the Study of Economics or Global Studies Patrick Sedgewick, Luca Pacioli Award for Achievement in Accounting Christian Surette, Ken Moynihan Special Award in American History Julia Tardugno, Special Award in Public History Gabrielle Willett, William James Award in Psychology Ray Marion Award Johenny Bisono-Martinez Sarah Iacoveillo Donec Formetur Christus Presidential Award Julie Dwyer Assumption-Honors-Program-Convocation-Academics.jpgJulie Mughole '25 is presented the Cynthia Courtney and Adelard F. Landry Scholarship in French Studies at Assumption University's 39th annual Honors ConvocationGeneralBusiness StudiesFri, 05/05/2023 - 10:15
Assumption Announces Emma Kearney and Rebecca Jalbert as Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Assumption Announces Emma Kearney and Rebecca Jalbert as Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Salutatorian mg.ledoux Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:20 Assumption University has announced that Emma Kearney ’23, of Belchertown, and Rebecca Jalbert ‘23, of Webster, will address their classmates as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, during Assumption’s 106th Commencement on Sunday, May 7, at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. As salutatorian, Jalbert will introduce the Commencement speaker, Founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) Missionaries, Curtis Martin, while Kearney, as valedictorian, will reflect on the past four years of the Class of 2023 before the conferral of degrees. “At Assumption University, these highest honors are not a matter of grades alone but awarded after a careful and deliberative process on the part of students, faculty, and administrators,” said Paul Douillard, Ph.D., interim provost and academic vice president. Kearney is a candidate for graduation with a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a concentration in digital marketing and data analytics. During her undergraduate career, Kearney gained hands-on skills that complimented her work in the classroom through two internships. She worked in the marketing department of Twin Sisters Livingston, a subsidiary company of Living Lantern Media Inc. which is a book company that creates stories focusing on the empowerment of young girls. Her marketing efforts increased the Instagram following by over 500%. Additionally, she has interned with Worcester Public Schools as a financial analyst. In her extracurricular activities, Kearney has served as the captain of the Assumption dance team which placed second in the DII Team division and third in the DII Pom Division. This year she is Spirit Captain of the dance team and maintains the social media presence. Jalbert is a candidate for graduation with a bachelor’s degree in finance and data analytics.Throughout her time at Assumption, Jalbert has been active in the Student Investment fund, the Eco Action Group, and the Pinky Swear Foundation. She is a head tutor in the Academic Support Center, where she tutors in multiple subjects. She was awarded the St. Augustine Scholarship, the Ray Marion Award, and the Finance Departmental Award. Following graduation, Jalbert has accepted a position as a credit analyst at Webster Five Cents Savings Bank. Kearney and Jalbert were chosen from among the top ten students in the Class of 2023 by a committee composed of the president and vice president of the senior class, the chair of the Commencement Committee, two faculty representatives from the Commencement Committee, and the associate vice president for academic affairs. VAL&SAL 2023 photos.pngEmma Kearney ’23 (left) and Rebecca Jalbert ‘23 (right) have been named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Assumption University Class of 2023CommencementGeneralThu, 05/04/2023 - 10:20
Assumption University Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by National Security Agency
Assumption University Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by National Security Agency dz.pepin Wed, 05/03/2023 - 13:43 Assumption University today announced it has become only the fourth Massachusetts university or college – and the only one in greater central Massachusetts -- to be designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). Cybersecurity Designation Highlights: CAE-CD designation ensures that Assumption cybersecurity program students and the school itself align with national standards for cyber defense education. Graduates of a CAE-CD designated cybersecurity program enjoy increased marketability and job benefits. The designation for Assumption’s Cybersecurity program runs through the academic year 2028. Established just five years ago, Assumption’s Cybersecurity program earned designation on its first attempt -- a rare achievement given the NSA’s stringent requirements. Annie Becker, National Center for Academic Excellence Program Manager, NSA, in informing Assumption of the designation: “Your ability to meet the increasing demands of the program criteria will serve the nation well in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure. … A highly skilled cybersecurity workforce is a strategic national advantage.” Raymond Albert, Professor of Practice and Director of the Cybersecurity Program and University’s Center for Cybersecurity: “Five short years ago Assumption leadership recognized the urgency to establish a cybersecurity program that would uplevel the workforce with highly skilled and knowledgeable cybersecurity professionals. The well-known, severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals has put the country’s cyberspace at risk. Assumption is excited to be part of the effort to protect the nation’s interconnected communications networks that its citizens rely on for safe access to information.” Demand for cybersecurity professionals at crisis level: The shortfall for graduates to enter the cybersecurity workforce is estimated at over 750,000 workers, according to Cyberseek.org., which provides data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the employment of information security analyst is set to soar by as much as 35% through 2031 – much faster than the national average for all occupations. The BLS also reports that the median annual salary for information security analysts is $120,600 – more than double the national media earnings of workers across all industries. For more information about the Assumption University’s Center for Cybersecurity, please visit https://www.assumption.edu/people-and-departments/organization-listing/mathematics-and-computer-science/assumption-university. Assumption-Top-CybersecurityProgram-Massachusetts.jpgAssumption University joins elite group of Mass universities and colleges to earn the highly sought after NSA designation, and becomes the only school of higher ed in central Mass to achieve the distinctionGeneralWed, 05/03/2023 - 13:43

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