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Dietitian, author, and podcaster Esther Blum is known as celebrity and wellness ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow 's "menopause mentor." In her private practice, Blum helps women diagnose and treat menopausal symptoms. Moreover, she has published five books on women's hormones, diet...

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It's snowflake season in New England, and beyond. In honor of the chilly landscape, we asked SLIS and Children's Literature Adjunct Anita Silvey to discuss a particular book from her publishing career: Snowflake Bentley. This book, written by Jacqueline Briggs...

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The Master's in Library and Information Science curriculum allows students to focus on different aspects of LIS work. We spoke to students Alessandra Hollowell and Aijaeh Hennessey on their choice to focus on traditional library work with the Libraries and...

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Living in a war-torn country poses acute danger to civilians. In addition, an invasion places architectural sites, art objects, and archives under threat of being looted or destroyed. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022, SLIS alumna Anna Kijas...

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Businesswoman Marcela Aldaz-Matos immigrated from Colombia to attend Simmons. Since receiving her MBA, she has made a profound impact on the business community, human resources, talent management, the Latinx community, and healthcare. Marcela Aldaz-Matos wears several professional hats, but first...

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Pre-med student Kadijah McClean spent a portion of last summer in Milan as a Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program participant. She spoke with us about her transformative experience working and traveling abroad. Tell us about the Doctors in Italy Fellowship...

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In her new role, Adrienne Beloin will work with city officials and the community to address homelessness in Manchester, New Hampshire. With her background in social work, she is uniquely positioned to advocate for this underserved population. Last month, Adrienne...

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The American Academy of Nursing's Edge Runner initiative recognizes the nursing profession's contributions to transforming the health system through nursing solutions. Vivian Williams '06MSN spoke with us about her passion for nursing and her reaction to receiving this recognition. This...

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Social Work graduate Jennifer Dembo '18MSW is a Psychotherapist at Everyday Parenting Psychology and an Adjunct Faculty member at Simmons. She describes her professional work as “reproductive social worker.” She shared with us the evolution of her career, from a...

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In her new book Twinkle, Twinkle, Winter Night, author Megan Litwin '02MA captures the enchantment of winter. She spoke with us about her interest in children's literature and her experience at Simmons. Tell us about your new book and what...

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