“I experienced the joy of learning while at Simmons. Going to a women-centered college boosted my confidence. I’m a pretty shy person, but the environment encouraged me to speak up more.”

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Study examining non-Hispanic Black preterm birth rates by nativity, region, and country of origin raises new questions about impact of discrimination on reproductive health

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
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On December 15, 2021, Ifill College students from the Graduate programs in History and Gender & Cultural Studies presented their research at the virtual fall 2021 Colloquia. Thirteen students shared their work in front of peers, faculty, family, and friends...

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The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Learn what the Fall 2021 Cohort is up to!

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Tanya Cohn has gone to many universities and earned several degrees, but Simmons has always been close to her heart. When she heard that Simmons was creating an online nursing program, Cohn knew she had to be a part of it.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
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Laura is executive director and clinician at Wild Irish Farm, an equine-facilitated psychotherapy center that she founded in Newington, New Hampshire. Her innovative program helps children with mental health needs.

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Public database sheds new light on the more than 50,000 women who registered to vote in Boston following ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920.

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Assistant Professor of Social Work Christina M. Sellers has received a Young Investigator Innovation grant of $89,992 from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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For Emma Harrison '22, the lessons she gained through her PLAN courses are endless. From gaining a deeper understanding of Boston to informing her career path, Emma is excited to take these lessons and make a positive impact.

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• PLAN Core Curriculum
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• Science and Technology

In the wake of the pandemic, the School of Library and Information Science master’s and doctoral students wonder: what can we learn from this experience? Take a look at their research projects on the impacts of COVID-19 on schools and public libraries.

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