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Abby Stoller is pursuing a master's in social work at Simmons and is an accomplished lacrosse player. After facing a recent challenge, her resilience is nothing short of remarkable. Why Lacrosse? My younger sister Jackie convinced me to switch from...
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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...
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Student StoryWhat brought you to Simmons? It's reputation. I was considering schools for my Master's in Social Work when I ran into a random woman at the park who told me, if you want to go to a college that teaches...
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A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) student in the Simmons’ RN - FNP Program, Hannah Careway '23MS shares what inspires and sustains her in training for her first Boston Marathon.
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Student StoryThis year, English major and education minor Asiyah Herrera ’25 will see her words in print — large print. Her poem is part of the “Love Letters to Roxbury” mural project on display in the Roxbury Public Library.
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Which was your first calling, writing or librarianship? Being a writer was my first passion, but every author needs a day job! It was sort of a guessing game to see what I wanted that day job to be. I...
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Anne Villano '21MSW was awarded the 2022 Hanscom Air Force Base Military Spouse of the Year by the Armed Forces Insurance Program. Villano was selected for her candid approach to the mental health issues faced by members of the U.S. military and their families through creative therapies. We spoke to her about this work, and her advocacy for mental health in the military.
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Student StoryOn December 15, 2021, Ifill College students from the Graduate programs in History and Gender & Cultural Studies presented their research at the virtual fall 2021 Colloquia. Thirteen students shared their work in front of peers, faculty, family, and friends...
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Student StoryBaker's work is informed by her heritage. When she embarked on writing "The Keeper of Night," Baker wanted readers to understand the challenges biracial people face, but through a fun adventure story. Learn more about her debut novel.
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Student StoryLaura is executive director and clinician at Wild Irish Farm, an equine-facilitated psychotherapy center that she founded in Newington, New Hampshire. Her innovative program helps children with mental health needs.