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  1. Headshot of Lenore Blum
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Cultivating Community: Lenore Blum ’63 Makes Space for Women in Mathematics

    Co-founder of the Association for Women in Mathematics, Lenore Blum, has dedicated her career to increasing women and underrepresented groups in mathematics. We recently spoke with Blum about her many accomplishments in the field.

  2. Headshots of Hannah Arnow, Melissa Jennison, and Kerri MacLaury
    Student Story

    Notes from the (Virtual) Field: LIS Students on Remote Internships

    Library and Information Science students share their experiences completing fieldwork during the pandemic, and tell us the advantages of online internships.

  3. Bria Gambrell with feminist activist Gloria Steinem at the 2019 National Women's Studies Association in San Francisco, California.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Be the Change: Bria Gambrell '19MA, '19MPP Promotes Intersectional Feminist Policy with Mass NOW

    Co-Director of Mass NOW, Bria Gambrell, shares her motivation behind pursuing a dual degree in gender and cultural studies and public policy, and why she finds her position with Mass NOW so rewarding.

  4. Headshot of Susana Donkor
    Student Story

    Susana Donkor '21 Advocates for Simmons Students

    We caught up with Susana Donkor '21 about her experience as a biochemistry major, RISE mentor and vice president of the Commuter Student Organization.

  5. Headshot of Cate Cox
    Student Story

    Cate Cox '23 on Addressing Trauma and Empowering Women

    Cate Cox '23 shares her experience as an intern with Sahiyo, an organization dedicated to ending female genital cutting and creating positive social change through dialogue, education, and collaboration.

  6. Headshot of Carolina Quiroa
    Student Story

    Visual History: Preserving Artifacts of Marginalized Groups with Carolina Quiroa ’21MS

    Congratulations to Carolina Quiroa ’21MS, recipient of the 2019 Elmar W. Seibel Scholarship. In her award application, Quiroa shared her experience preserving the visual history of Guatemala.

  7. Headshot of Sarah Mariski
    Student Story

    Major Spotlight: Sarah Mariski '22, Business and Management

    We caught up with Sarah Mariski '22 about why she chose the business program at Simmons and how she found the confidence to be a leader.

  8. Headshot of Carla Silva
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Carla Silva '19 on Taking Chances in Your Career

    Silva tells us about her unexpected journey into sales and the value of being open to different job opportunities, which may lead to something greater.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.