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  1. Headshot of Jacqueline Jimenez-Maldonado
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jacqueline Jimenez-Maldonado ’20MSW Brings Calm to a Crisis at Boston Children's Hospital

    In her role as a clinical social worker, Jacqueline works with patients and families in need of support and resources related to urgent medical care, as well as complex health and social issues.

  2. Jennifer Gordon in a library.
    Announcement

    Jennifer Gordon '02MS Receives 2020 SLIS Alumni Achievement Award

    Jennifer Gordon ’02MS, school librarian at the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge, received this award for her significant achievements and demonstrated excellence in the library and information professions.

  3. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Campus & Community

    Remembering Dr. Lydia Smith, Founder of MAT Program

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dr. Lydia Smith, founder of the Master of Arts in Teaching program, an author, and a pioneer in the field of education, known for her passion and commitment to teaching.

  4. Headshot of Jocelyn Leighton
    Student Story

    Jocelyn Leighton '21MA Elected to City Council in South Portland, Maine

    Jocelyn tells us what inspired her to run for South Portland's City Council and the issues she hopes to tackle while in office.

  5. Headshot of Catrina Yang
    Student Story

    Catrina Farrell '21 on Finding a Welcoming Community at Simmons

    We caught up with Catrina about her experience transferring to Simmons.

  6. Headshot of Autumn Allen
    Announcement

    Autumn Allen '18MA, '18MFA Selected as Associates of the Boston Public Library Writer-in-Residence

    Allen will read an excerpt from her young adult historical novel “All You Have to Do” during a virtual reception hosted by the Associates of the Boston Public Library on October 8.

  7. Headshot of Abbye Meyer
    Faculty Spotlight

    Meet Your Professor: Abbye Meyer

    We caught up with Abbye Meyer, the new assistant professor in the children's literature program! Learn more about her passion for children's literature, disability studies, and how she knows Scottish rock band, Belle and Sebastian.

  8. Headshot of Rebecca Davis
    Faculty Spotlight

    Assistant Professor Receives Grant to Research African American Students in Academic Libraries

    SLIS Assistant Professor Rebecca Davis has received a Laura Bush 21st Century Early Career Development Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

  9. Group photo of the pirate learning community in front of the USS Constitution
    Campus & Community

    On the High Seas: Simmons Course Creates Pirate Walking Trail in Boston

    Assistant Professor Lydia G. Fash shares details about the "On the High Seas" course which combines literature and the history of piracy.

  10. Headshot of Lydia Fash
    Faculty Spotlight

    Assistant Professor Lydia G. Fash Illustrates the Value of Humanities

    Meet your professor: Lydia G. Fash, Department of English. We caught up with Professor Fash about her love of Simmons students and what TV show she can't stop watching.