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  1. Simmons University Main College Building
    Announcement

    Simmons University’s Center for Innovation in Behavioral Health Education and Research Awarded $2.9 Million Grant to Help Children Impacted by Trauma

    Grant received from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to train social work students and practitioners to enhance trauma-informed mental health care in schools.

  2. Headshot of Kristen Whitworth
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Kristin Whitworth ’95MS named Librarian of the Year by the New Hampshire School Library Media Association

    This award recognizes the work Whitworth has done within NHSLMA, mentoring new librarians, serving on committees, and supporting initiatives. We spoke with Whitworth about her work at Dover High School and how she's working to diversify the collection.

  3. Headshots of Tatiana M.F. Cruz, PhD; Traci Griffith, JD; Kat Lombard-Cook, PhD; Nicholl Montgomery, MFA; Farooz Rather, PhD; and Asiel Sepúlveda, PhD
    Announcement

    Simmons University’s Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities Welcomes Six New Faculty Members

    Cohort of talented faculty helps fulfill commitments to student success and faculty diversity.

  4. Headshot of Brittany Barrett
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Contributing to a Healthier Community: Brittany Barrett '18C Finds Passion in Nutrition

    Congratulations to Brittany Barrett '18C, named Outstanding Student from the Colorado Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics! We spoke with Brittany about her passion for nutrition and how Simmons prepared her for her professional journey.

  5. Headshot of Katherine Wisser
    Announcement

    Associate Professor Katherine Wisser Awarded Fellowship of the Society of American Archivists

    This distinction is in recognition of Wisser's outstanding contributions to the archives profession. The School of Library and Information Sciences' Archives Management Concentration is ranked first in the nation.

  6. Headshot of Kyong Eun Oh
    Announcement

    Associate Professor Kyong Eun Oh Receives Sloan Foundation Grant

    Oh's project will investigate how researchers manage their files in cloud-based shared repositories such as Google Drive or Dropbox while working on collaborative research projects.

  7. Kaitlyn Soligan Owens behind the bar.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Get Into Trouble: Alum-Owned Bar Lands on Esquire's List of Top 27 in America

    Gender and cultural studies alum, Kaitlyn Soligan Owens '12MA tells us about her journey into founding the successful Louisville haunt, Trouble Bar, and why it was important for her to build a safe, inclusive and comfortable space.

  8. Headshot of Abrielle Cunningham
    Student Story

    I'm Going to do Amazing Things: Abrielle Cunningham '23 on the Ifill Scholarship

    Congratulations to Abrielle Cunningham '23, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Abrielle's ambitions and how she hopes to do amazing things, just like Gwen Ifill.

  9. Headshot of Tabitha Miles
    Student Story

    Tabitha Miles ’22 Awarded SURPASs Grant to Research Gender Gap in Computer Science Education

    Computer science student Tabitha Miles ‘22 has been accepted into the Summer Undergraduate Research Program to research gender disparities in coding bootcamps versus traditional computer science degrees.

  10. Headshot of Melody Tuan
    Student Story

    Melody Tuan ’22: The Ifill Scholarship is a Chance to Carry on Gwen Ifill’s Legacy

    Congratulations to Melody Tuan '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Melody shares why she loves the Simmons community and the unimaginable power of Simmons students.