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Ifill Scholar Anek Yen ’24 Finds her Passion in Arts Administration from a PR Perspective

Congratulations to Anek Yen '24, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! We spoke with Anek about how she plans to use her PR skills to support her passion for art and art museums. What are you studying at Simmons? I'm studying...
Alumnae/i Feature

Class of 1967 Scholarship Fund for First Generation Students

"Simmons offered me a scholarship covering my room and board, and my world was changed forever," says Lynne Devnew '67, Co-President of the Alumnae/i Association and honorary officer of the Class of 1967. She had anticipated living at home and...
- First-generation Student
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
Alumnae/i Feature

Bianca Valerio '13 Becomes First Hispanic Woman Elected to Pasadena City Council

As an artist and elected official, Bianca Valerio takes a creative approach to her community's problems. We spoke with Valerio about her journey into local politics and her hope to redefine what young women in her community are capable of.
Student Story

Michelle Laflamme ’22MS Awarded 2021 Audrey Friend Scholarship

Awarded annually by the Massachusetts School Library Association, Laflamme was selected for her passion for education and her desire to model the tenets of social justice, nurture cultural appreciation, promote quality information-seeking behavior.
Campus & Community

By the Numbers: Meet the Class of 2025

We're so excited to welcome the Class of 2025 to the Simmons community! Take a look at these facts about our newest class.
Student Story

Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling of Exclusivity with Yasmeen Ibrahim '22

Congratulations to Yasmeen Ibrahim '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! We spoke with Yasmeen about her passion for design and her ambition to elevate her community by shining a positive light on her traditions and values.
- Gwen Ifill
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Story

Thinking Critically and Creatively: Livic Inoa '22 Combines Computer Science and Philosophy

Congratulations to Livic Inoa '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Livic's journey to Simmons and the many influential professors that have helped along the way.
Student Story

Kimberly Calle '23 Provides Humanitarian Aid Services to Asylum Seekers on US Border

Kotzen scholar and nursing student, Kimberly Calle '23, tells us about her independent service project with Casa Alitas and the many lessons she learned from her fellow volunteers and immigrants seeking asylum.
Campus & Community

By the Numbers: Meet the Class of 2024

We're so excited to welcome the Class of 2024 to the Simmons community! Take a look at these facts about our newest class.
Announcement

A Legacy of Student Support: Assistant Dean Em Claire Knowles Retires

In honor of her retirement, Simmons established the Dr. Em Claire Knowles Scholarship to support the next generation of SLIS leaders.