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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.
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.
- Awards and Honors
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.
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.
- Awards and Honors
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.
- Awards and Honors
- Research
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.
- Awards and Honors
- Careers and Internships
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.
- Awards and Honors
- Gwen Ifill
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.
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.
Alumnae/i Feature

Change Agent Callan Bignoli ’12MS Named Mover & Shaker by Library Journal

As many library workers faced pressure to continue operations throughout the pandemic, Bignoli vocally advocated for safer working conditions. Her campaign gained national attention and now Bignoli plans to build on this work to address long-existing issues.