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  1. Taylor Lacroix ’23 MSW
    Student Story

    Taylor Lacroix '23 MSW Makes a Difference in Vulnerable Communities

    Taylor Lacroix is currently pursuing a Master's of Social Work at Simmons. Here she shares her experience with advocating for the homeless, the incarcerated, and those with behavioral health challenges. Tell me about the kind of work that you do...

  2. Students in the 1970s sitting together having a discussion
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Reflecting on Roe vs. Wade with alumnae from the Class of 1973

    Members of the Class of 1973 reflect on the passing of Roe vs. Wade in January 1973, which made abortion access a constitutional right. The alumnae offer advice for students eager to get involved in local activism.

  3. Simmons University Cupola
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Hosts Virtual Panel of Experts: Roe v. Wade Meets the Dobbs Decision

    On the evening of September 22, Simmons hosted a virtual conversation with faculty, practitioners, policymakers, and providers who discussed the impact of the Supreme Court’s recent Dobbs Decision. The panelists drew attention to the intersectional issues of reproductive rights, same-sex marriage, and contraception.

  4. Student Activists protesting
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Silicon Valley's Gender Equity Advisor, Femily '00 '02MA, Reflects on Activism at Simmons

    The gender and cultural studies major shared stories of her activism while at Simmons and her current work diversifying workplaces in Silicon Valley.

  5. Cindy Chadwick ’17PhD
    Alumnae/i Feature

    When Protests Erupt: Alameda County Librarian Cindy Chadwick ’17PhD Shares Tips for Safe Library Events

    On June 11, 2022, a Drag Queen Story Hour held at the Alameda County (CA) Library was disrupted by Proud Boys protestors. This event was part of the month-long Pride Celebration held by Alameda County Library, and many public libraries...

  6. Jordyn Hagar ’23PhD
    Student Story

    Jordyn Hagar '23PhD Aims to Turn Social Justice Values into Action

    What She's Studying Jordyn Hagar '23PhD currently teaches in the Social Work Department at Providence College after working as a child and adolescent family therapist for almost 15 years. At Simmons, Jordyn is studying how changes to systems and policies...

  7. Photo by Christina Morillo
    Faculty Spotlight

    “When Does Resilience Turn into Epistemic Injustice?” An Interview with Renada Goldberg

    The following conversation took place between Dr. Renada Goldberg, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Simmons University, and Taylor Eubanks, graduate student in the Gender and Cultural Studies program. Professor Goldberg talks about her current project for...

  8. Fellonte Misher
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Fellonte Misher ’23MSW is Addressing Mental Health in the Streets of D.C.

    Fellonte Misher ’23MSW was playing professional football in Poland when COVID-19 cut the season short. Back home in Columbia Heights, Washington D.C. he saw people struggling with the effects of gun violence and gentrification, who also lacked the resources to...

  9. Alumnae/i Feature

    Working for Social Justice with Mytrang Nguyen ’93

    Why did you decide to attend Simmons? The idea of a woman-centered education was appealing to me, as I had attended an all-girl’s school in the Washington D.C. area since the fourth grade. I had family members who had attended...

  10. Associate Professor Lisa Hussey
    Faculty Spotlight

    Don’t Call Yourself an Ally: Researching Racial Issues in LIS

    "Being an ally requires time, emotional effort, and risk," says SLIS Professor Lisa Hussey. "These are not always things that people think about when they say they're an ally. Posting something to Facebook saying you're an ally is a place...