Feature Stories

Feature Stories, Summer 2018

Shaping the Character of Church-Related Higher Learning

Shaping the Character of Church-Related Higher Learning

Michael Colebrook ’10 admits that teaching at St. John’s Prep School in Shrewsbury – his alma mater – was a little weird at first, but now loves it. Colebrook was a double major in French and philosophy who stepped into this teaching well prepared, tutoring at the institution’s Academic Support Center.

Feature Stories, Summer 2018

Stephanie Bouley '12

Cultural Ambassadors

From Argentina to Taiwan, Assumption’s Fulbright Scholars live, study, and work around the world. Through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, more than 1,700 U.S. citizens study, teach, and conduct research abroad in more than 140 countries each year—including several Assumption alumni.

Feature Stories, Summer 2018

Commencement Speaker Bishop Robert Barron  implored the Class  
of 2018 to find happiness in God.

God is Love

On Sunday, May 13, Bishop Robert E. Barron proved why he is one of the world’s most well-known and influential Catholic figures as he shared his wisdom with the Class of 2018 during Assumption 101st Commencement ceremony held at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester.

Feature Stories, Summer 2018

Jean-Manuel Martinez ‘18 embraces his role as organizer of Osos Polares, the Pawtucket Red Sox's initiative to attract more fans from the Latino community.

Communicators, Thought Leaders, and Quickchange Artists

Students gain deep knowledge and relevant skills – the essential traits of a professional – through Assumption’s ever-expanding internship and experiential learning programs. Like James Landry who was already well-experienced through his project-based Public Relations class with multiple leadership positions at Assumption by the time he applied for internships his junior year.