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  1. Estela Raya-Fouts Profile Photo
    Student Story

    Enjoying the Opportunities at Simmons: From Studying Abroad to Internships to Research

    Political Science and Spanish double major Estela Raya-Fouts ’24 discusses impactful internships, catching the travel bug, her favorite course and more Simmons memories.

  2. Leila Aydibi ’24
    Student Story

    Inspired to Expand a Summer Research Project into an Independent Study

    Biology major Leila Aydibi ’24 discusses getting involved on campus, participating in a research project, being a first-generation student, and some of her favorite Simmons courses.

  3. The waiting room of an overdose prevention center in New York City
    Faculty Spotlight

    Advancing Harm Reduction: The Case for Overdose Prevention Centers

    A conversation with Jeffrey Steen, Assistant Professor in the Simmons University School of Social Work.

  4. An adult and a child wearing raincoats and dancing in a puddle
    Faculty Spotlight

    Choosing Happiness: Uncovering the Journey to Happiness

    An interview with Professor Naresh Agarwal from the School of Library and Information Science.

  5. A close up of the United States on a globe with a variety of push pins marking different locations
    Faculty Spotlight

    Exploring Immigrant Stories: Being, Longing, Surviving and Thriving

    A conversation with Hugo Kamya, Professor in the Simmons University School of Social Work and Associate Director of the Center for Innovation in Clinical Social Work.

  6. A close-up image of two sets of hands clasping together
    Faculty Spotlight

    Voices of Resilience: Exploring Psychological Clubhouses and Older Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses

    A conversation with Lydia Ogden, Associate Professor in the Simmons University School of Social Work and Director of the Center for Innovation in Clinical Social Work.

  7. Jennifer Roecklein-Canfield
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Jennifer Roecklein-Canfield Selected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

    Jennifer Roecklein-Canfield, Professor of Chemistry and Physics at Simmons, is among the 2024 cohort of Fellows within the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). She spoke with us about receiving this honor, advocating for women in STEM, and reimagining mentorship.

  8. Headshots of the 2024 Senior Scholar Award winners
    Student Story

    Congratulations to the 2024 Senior Scholars

    The annual Senior Scholar Award is sponsored by the Provost's Office and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. The award recognizes six graduating seniors for their outstanding scholarship and contribution to a field of study.

  9. Illustration from the Daoyin tu demonstrating exercises for improving health, as part of the “nourishing life” branch of Chinese medicine
    Faculty Spotlight

    Assistant Professor of History Yunxin Li Examines Gendered Foundations of Ancient Chinese Medicine

    In a recent article published in The Bulletin of the Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology, Assistant Professor of History Yunxin Li explores the role of women and gender in the theory and practice of medicine in ancient China. She spoke with us about her research and what she will reflect on during Women’s History Month.

  10. Mbita Mbao ‘22PhD
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Mbita Mbao ‘22PhD Offers Wisdom and Caring for an Aging Population

    When Mbita Mbao ’22PhD was looking for a doctoral program in social work, Simmons met all of her requirements: a Boston location and the ability to take all of her in-person classes in one day per week. More important than these criteria, Simmons had Dr. Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, Interim Director of the School of Social Work.