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We caught up with Kaitie Chakoian-Lifvergren '09 about her roles in women-centered organizations. On Budget Buddies Budget Buddies is a non-profit organization that promotes financial literacy and confidence among low-income women. We envision a world in which all women are...

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Professor Shari Lynn Johnson discusses this year’s theme and why National Social Work month is so important. Each year, the National Association of Social Workers celebrates the important contributions social workers make by declaring March the National Professional Social Work...

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We caught up with Renata Bule '15 about her work with Strong Women, Strong Girls. On choosing Simmons I come from an immigrant family with 4 daughters and incredibly strong parents. Because I've been surrounded by strong women my whole...

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Gaining a better understanding about the needs of homeless veterans. The overall aim of this project is to gain a better understanding about the needs of veterans who are homeless who have sought supportive housing services with the goal of...

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Find the perfect program for you! If you are passionate about a teaching career, our graduate Education programs can help you to acquire the skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence needed to be an impactful teacher in today's complex classrooms. Ready...

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Professor Thompson’s chapbook of prose poems builds on her scholarship on social justice and her work as a poet. The manuscript takes its name from justonics (justice and ebonics) to create a vocabulary based on turning proper nouns of activists...

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We caught up with Cherie Miot Abbanat '90 about her decision to build a library in Haiti, and her mission to empower women. The last time we spoke with Cherie, she was raising money for a library in Haiti. Two...

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Awards of up to $25,000 will be granted to students who have demonstrated a commitment to the field of special education Scholarships are now available for incoming students in graduate programs in Special Education at Simmons. These awards, which have...

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2018 class president, Maggie Belfi, reflects on her experience as a political science major. Why did you choose to study political science at Simmons? I wanted to strengthen my analytical research skills as well as learn more about diplomacy. Because...

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Professor Thomas tells us how Simmons is commemorating Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What inspired you to pursue your academic discipline? I've been committed to anti-violence work for as long as I can remember. I chose to pursue an MSW and...

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