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  1. Jazzmine White, alumna of the computer science degree program
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jazzmine White ’17 Takes the Confidence She Learned at Simmons to Speak Up at Cisco

    While completing her computer science degree, Jazzmine White '17 was encouraged by her professors to do more, and do it well. Now as a full-stack software engineer at Cisco, White has the tenacity to take an idea and run with it.

  2. Alexa Frongillo, Simmons alumna from the mathematics degree program
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Working Remotely Around the World with Alexa Frongillo ’17

    Alexa Frongillo '17 was working in finance in Boston when she realized she didn’t want to visit the same desk every day. So she packed her bags, signed up with the Remote Year program, and began a life-changing journey of working abroad.

  3. Emma Harrison, student pursuing BS in biochemistry
    Student Story

    Emma Harrison ’22 Strengthens Passion for STEM Through Learning Community

    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.

  4. Headshot of KT Sittig Boyd
    Alumnae/i Feature

    KT Sittig-Boyd ’16 Shares Passion for Computer Science by Founding Annual Hackathon

    Before becoming a Software Engineer for Toast, Inc., Sittig-Boyd wasn't planning to pursue a degree in computer science. But after taking an Intro to Programming class, she found her new passion. Check out why Sittig-Boyd was glad she kept an open mind.

  5. Headshot of Hannah Sieber
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Simmons Taught Hannah Sieber '14 to Speak Up, Now She Teaches Students to be Confident

    Software engineer, Hannah Sieber '14, followed her passion for teaching and launched TriTutoring LLC in May 2020. In addition to tutoring, Sieber helps students be their best selves and gain confidence.

  6. Eliot Stanton at Convocation
    Student Story

    Eliot Stanton ’22 Awarded Alumnae/i Award for Academic Achievement

    Data Science and Analytics major Eliot Stanton ’22 was selected by the Administrative Board as the winner of the Alumnae/i Award for Academic Achievement, given annually to a rising senior nominated by their department for distinguished scholarship. Stanton received the...

  7. Headshot of Eliana Lopez
    Student Story

    Eliana Lopez '21 Matches with Award-Winning Boston Tech Start-Up

    After completing a competitive fellowship program with Hack.Diversity, Eliana was matched as a Software Engineering Intern with Boston-based start-up, Owl Labs, creators of the “Meeting Owl,” one of TIME's 100 Best Inventions of 2020!

  8. Headshot of Tabitha Miles
    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.

  9. Livic Iona sitting in a cafe
    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.

  10. Headshot of Colin Rhinesmith
    Announcement

    Associate Professor Colin Rhinesmith Named 2021 Outstanding Information Science Teacher

    Recognized for his dedication to students, Associate Professor Colin Rhinesmith has been named the 2021 winner of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) Outstanding Information Science Teacher Award.