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Campus News, Fall 2020

President Cesareo Granted Contract Extension for Innovative Leadership Amid Challenges in Higher Ed 

President Cesareo Granted Contract Extension for Innovative Leadership Amid Challenges in Higher Ed 

Citing his innovative leadership during a challenging period for higher education, the expansion of academic programs and facilities, and successful fundraising, the Board of Trustees voted to renew the contract of the President. The University has thrived under the President’s leadership and has impacted the world in a meaningful way.

Alumni Spotlights, Fall 2020

Entrepreneur Finding Success in Skincare

Entrepreneur Finding Success in Skincare

Sophia El-Hayek earned both her bachelor’s degree in international business and her MBA from Assumption with a goal of running her own business. Now an entrepreneur, she co-founded and runs Phenic Natural Skincare, a natural skincare brand based on Worcester, with a mission of bringing insight and appreciation of nature.

Alumni Spotlights, Fall 2020

The Importance of Networking

The Importance of Networking

Caroline Rufo, a chemistry major who now works on the investor relations team at life science-focused communications agency MacDougall, credits her strong science education from Assumption for allowing her to diversify her career. Assumption has given her the foundational science knowledge needed to prepare her to pursue her doctorate.

Alumni Spotlights, Fall 2020

Champions of a Liberal Arts Education

Champions of a Liberal Arts Education

Wilberto Rivera Perez and Edda Colon-Irizarry are champions of the liberal arts because the values, objectives, and balanced perspectives their education provided both inside and outside of the classroom have been instrumental in following their path in life. It is why they serve on the advisory council at Assumption.