Despite the challenges facing higher education, Assumption continues to evolve and celebrate watershed moments in its storied 115-year history. This edition of Assumption Magazine shares a number of examples of the institution’s innovative approach to those challenges, but it also explores a critical turning point in our rich history.
In each issue of Assumption Magazine, the This Is Us feature is used to highlight aspects of the Assumption experience that makes it unique, including the success of academics, student life, or athletics. In this issue, take a look at how Assumption and its students make a difference in the community through community service, service-learning courses, and internships.
Michael D. True, 85, passed away on April 28. A retired professor and peace activist, Prof. True taught English, American literature, and peace studies from 1965-97 at Assumption and chaired the English Department from 1974 -76 and in 1988. He was fondly remembered as a “teacher, writer, and lifelong activist.”
From public health to education the Assumption community is building knowledge, skills, and hope in Africa. The institution may be a small, private New England school, but reality is that Assumption professors, students, and alumni are contributing to international initiatives, one of which being Africa.
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