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Across counties in Massachusetts, the rate of opioid overdose deaths exceed the national average and several areas of Massachusetts face a shortage of health professionals who are trained in providing quality, evidence-informed substance use prevention and treatment services. While the...

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We spoke with Kate about her journey from the Army to Simmons University, and what Memorial Day means to her.

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Through their interests and training, veterans are in a good place to provide team support and recognize the importance of mental health.

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Here’s one more reason why a Simmons University Master’s in Social Work is special.

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The Fathers' Uplift founder joins the 2019 class in the hopes of inspiring a wave of civic innovation. The path to leadership for Simmons University School of Social Work alumnus Charles Clayton Daniels '12MSW is both exceptional and typical: after...

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We caught up with Christina about her time at Simmons and how studying abroad changed her life. Why did you decide to come to Simmons? Initially, I just knew that I wanted to be in Boston. I met with Simmons...

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Congratulations to Professors Diane Grossman, Jyoti Puri and Špela Trefalt! Simmons Provost Katie Conboy announced the names of three professors who have become Endowed Chairs at Simmons. An endowed chair is a distinctive achievement as it provides funding for salaries...

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We caught up with Caroline about her experience volunteering in Boston for Alternative Spring Break. On pursuing her major Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to work with people, and I knew that I was wanted to work...

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The month of March will celebrate the role of social workers across the country. Simmons University Professor of Social Work Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, MSW, PhD, will play a leading role in the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers...

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We met with Cheyney to discuss her work as a living historian and her mission to change the narrative of slavery through authentic historical interpretations. At the edge of the Boston Common amidst the commotion of the Park Street T...

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