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  1. Tamia Hargrove
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Tamia Hargrove ’19 Explores Cleft Palate and Craniosynostosis Research

    “I experienced the joy of learning while at Simmons,” recalls Tamia Hargrove ’19, now a Research Specialist at Boston Children's Hospital. “I didn’t drag my feet when it came to doing homework. I would often go beyond the assignment, reading...

  2. Jillianna Farietta
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jillianna Farietta ’16 on Applying Computer Science in the Non-Profit Sector

    Jillianna Farietta '16 has been a “computer geek” from a young age. Now a Web Developer at Fenway Health, Jillianna applies the valuable lessons she learned at Simmons to her position every day.

  3. Jazzmine White, alumna of the computer science degree program
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jazzmine White ’17 Takes the Confidence She Learned at Simmons to Speak Up at Cisco

    While completing her computer science degree, Jazzmine White '17 was encouraged by her professors to do more, and do it well. Now as a full-stack software engineer at Cisco, White has the tenacity to take an idea and run with it.

  4. Headshot of KT Sittig Boyd
    Alumnae/i Feature

    KT Sittig-Boyd ’16 Shares Passion for Computer Science by Founding Annual Hackathon

    Before becoming a Software Engineer for Toast, Inc., Sittig-Boyd wasn't planning to pursue a degree in computer science. But after taking an Intro to Programming class, she found her new passion. Check out why Sittig-Boyd was glad she kept an open mind.

  5. Livic Iona sitting in a cafe
    Student Story

    Thinking Critically and Creatively: Livic Inoa '22 Combines Computer Science and Philosophy

    Congratulations to Livic Inoa '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Livic's journey to Simmons and the many influential professors that have helped along the way.

  6. Headshot of Nanette Veilleux
    Faculty Spotlight

    Computer Science Professor Nanette Veilleux Receives NSF Grant to Study Prosody

    Professor Nanette Veilleux has received a collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation. The ultimate goal of the project is to clarify the meaning in prosody — inflections in tone and lengthening syllables as we speak.

  7. Headshot of Laney Strange
    Alumnae/i Feature

    “Everyone has a place in CS”: Laney Strange ’02 Receives Northeastern’s Excellence in Teaching Award

    Laney Strange '02 is one of two professors to receive the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award from Northeastern University. Strange was nominated by students for her work in the Khoury College of Computer Science.

  8. Headshots of Lila Crum, Rachel Beaulieu, Nicole Rasmussen and Lauren Wagner
    Campus & Community

    "Computer and Data Science: They’re Not What You Think!": Student Panel to Present at Undergraduate Symposium

    In this panel, Rachel Beaulieu '22, Lila Crum '21, Nicole Rasmussen '21 and Lauren Wagner '21, will showcase the range of possible applications for data science and computer science while also exhibiting their individual areas of expertise.

  9. Abigail PinterParsons at the swan boat attraction in Boston Commons.
    Student Story

    Major Spotlight: Abigail PinterParsons '21, Computer Science

    Abigail PinterParsons tells us about discovering her passion for computer science after entering Simmons as undeclared, and finding her confidence as a leader through the Simmons University Dance Company.

  10. Headshot of Rachel Kiersten Beaulieu
    Student Story

    Rachel Kiersten Beaulieu '22 Receives Funding from Passionate Leaders Project

    Data science & analytics and biostatistics major, Rachel Kiersten Beaulieu '22, received funding for her research comparing the graduation rates of women in computer science programs and coding bootcamps.