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Campus News, Summer 2019

Assumption Earns “Military Friendly” Designation

Assumption Earns “Military Friendly” Designation

Assumption has been recognized for its commitment to provide Veterans with a higher quality education after new Veterans’ initiatives were introduced. The institution offers customized academic counseling and support, a peer-to-peer Veteran mentoring program and much more. The Veterans Success Committee ensures students have a voice on campus while supporting one another.

Campus News, Summer 2019

Prof. Göbel (RIGHT) with students at the summit of the 5,000-foot Monte Semprevisa, located south of Rome, in fall 2015. He served as director of the Collegeʼs Rome Campus, from 2015–17.

Prof. Göbel Appointed d’Alzon Chair

Assumption President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., recently announced that Christian Göbel, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy and director of the Ecumenical Institute, has been appointed the next occupant of the d’Alzon Chair for the 2019–20 academic year. Read more about his new role.

Last Words, Summer 2019

Travis M. Gagen, Ph.D., MPH, assistant professor of health sciences.

Preserving Our Faith and Fostering Our Academic Intellect

As Catholic institutions across America move toward programs in the STEM fields, it is important to preserve schools of thought in the humanities while drawing connections to post-modernist epistemology. If faculty can move away from the notion that these are contradictory schools of thought, students will benefit academically.

In Memoriam, Summer 2019

In Memoriam: Summer 2019

In Memoriam: Summer 2019

Remembering those in the Assumption community whom we have recently lost.