Another New England college now calls itself a university

Main entrance to Assumption University

From The New England Council (newenglandcouncil.com)

“Assumption University, in Worcester, celebrates its new university status with a new Alma Mater sign.

“Assumption University invited the entire community to its virtual unveiling ceremony, which included a Mass and debut of the Alma Mater, following a performance from the Assumption University Chorale. The ceremony marked the formal transition from college the university.

“We are pleased the Commonwealth has affirmed our belief that Assumption is a comprehensive institution with exemplary undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs,” said College President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. “Despite the challenges facing the higher education industry, through the devoted and energetic work of many throughout the campus community, we find ourselves at the cusp of yet another significant moment in the storied history of this institution that was founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption.”

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With the transition from Assumption College to Assumption University this year, Assumption reorganized into five schools: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Grenon School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Health Professions and School of Graduate Studies.

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Two well known New England universities — Dartmouth College and Boston College — stubbornly resist dropping “College” for “University.’’