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  1. Headshot of Professor Johnnie Hamilton-Mason
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Johnnie Hamilton-Mason Researches South End’s League of Women as King Boston Visiting Scholar

    As King Boston's inaugural Visiting Scholar, School of Social Work Professor Johnnie Hamilton-Mason supports the organization's research infrastructure while delving into her own research on the League of Women for Community Service, an organization created by and for Black women in the South End of Boston in the 1940’s.

  2. Simmons University cupola
    Announcement

    Significant Gift Invests in Simmons University’s Vision For Educating Inclusive “Everyday Leaders”

    New Jennifer Eckert Center for Leadership and Engagement will enhance leadership development opportunities for students and advance Simmons’ work as one of Boston’s premier leadership institutions. Eckert and Simmons both embrace the concept of leading with purpose, and her gift will help translate that idea into students’ preparation for life and careers after graduating.

  3. Fellonte Misher
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Fellonte Misher ’23MSW is Addressing Mental Health in the Streets of D.C.

    Fellonte Misher ’23MSW was playing professional football in Poland when COVID-19 cut the season short. Back home in Columbia Heights, Washington D.C. he saw people struggling with the effects of gun violence and gentrification, who also lacked the resources to...

  4. A box of donated fruits and vegetables
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Simmons Social Work Student Veterans Help their Community Fight Food Insecurity

    Six months into the pandemic, J.Q. Stewart ’22MSW received a call from his friend and mentor, Will Delaney ’19MSW. Delaney wanted to know if Stewart would be interested in delivering groceries to veterans for Rose’s Bounty, a food pantry in...

  5. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background
    Campus & Community

    Interdisciplinary Partnerships Bring Together Simmons Social Work with Tufts Medical School and Emerson College

    The Simmons School of Social Work has teamed with two Boston-area colleges to offer students unique opportunities to partner and learn from medical and physician assistant students and speech pathology students.

  6. Sara Mitchell
    Student Story

    Sara Mitchell ’22: My Learning Community Changed My Life

    We caught up with Sara Mitchell '22 about her experience in Simmons PLAN, which sparked an interest in educational equity — an interest she's carried throughout her college career.

  7. Kenyora Parham, Richelle Smith, Keeva Hayes, Kim Thipe, Cynthia Kangeyo, Kayla Canty
    Announcement

    African-American Alumnae/i Association Announces 2021 - 2024 Executive Board

    Learn more about each of these phenomenal executive board members.

  8. Katie Cole, student in the communications and political science degree programs
    Student Story

    Behind the Scenes: Katie Cole '22 on the Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Fellowship

    From attending team meetings to pitching stories, Katie Cole loved every aspect of her fellowship with PBS NewsHour. We caught up with Katie about this experience and getting her work promoted on-air by Judy Woodruff herself.

  9. Jenny Huynh speaking at Simmons University convocation
    Voices of Simmons

    6 Tips for Choosing Your Major from Jenny Huynh '22

    As Senior Office Assistant for the Office of Undergraduate Advising and former Simmons Academic Mentor, Jenny knows a thing or two about helping students navigate their academics. Check out her expert tips and tricks!

  10. Headshot of Bella Yee
    Student Story

    Meet Your Orientation Leader: Bella Yee '24

    Meet public relations and marketing communications major, Bella Yee! We spoke with this first-time Orientation Leader about the importance of giving back to your community and what it was like completing her first year virtually.