IN THIS ISSUE

6 A Community Partnership Blooms

With a mutual commitment to service and education, the exciting new Assumption-NECC partnership offers students opportunities for internships, research, and jobs.

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D’Amour Ribbon Cutting

The D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dedication celebrates the essence of a Catholic liberal education.

24 A Mission to Inspire

Assumption’s inspirational new mission statement reflects the institution’s evolution into a University – and a little poetry, too.

31 Field Hockey Makes History

The Greyhounds complete a record-breaking season as program continues to roll.

Departments

2 FROM THE PRESIDENT

10 CAMPUS NEWS

36 CLASS NOTES

44 LAST WORDS ON THE COVER Amanda Albanesi ’20, NECC teacher and graduate student in Assumption’s ABA program, and one of her students. See story on page 6.