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  1. Human anatomy and physiology illustration by Julien Tromeur, courtesy of Unsplash
    Faculty Spotlight

    Mentoring in the Classroom and on the Court

    “I love that science is concrete. And I love that you are able to ask a question, answer a question, and it always leads to another question,” says Senior Lab Manager and Assistant Tennis Coach Jyl Collins. “I consider myself...

  2. The logo of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Foundation
    Faculty Spotlight

    Simmons Professor Named Social Work Pioneer

    Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Development for the School of Social Work, was named a Social Work Pioneer by the National Association of Social Workers Foundation.

  3. Aseya Mahamed ’27 and Kamryn Sanborn ’28
    Student Story

    Pre-Dentistry Students Doing Ultrasound Research at Simmons

    Biochemistry majors and pre-dental students Aseya Mahamed ’27 and Kamryn Sanborn ’28 are researching the use of high-intensity ultrasound for the non-invasive treatment of endodontic infections at the Biomedical Ultrasound Lab.

  4. Student at salad bar
    Faculty Spotlight

    Social Work Professor Empowers People with Allergies

    Associate Professor of Practice Emilé Baker works with individuals and families coping with anxiety and trauma, and particularly the trauma associated with allergies and asthma. We spoke with her about her specialty, the rewards of her field, and the joys of teaching at Simmons.

  5. A woman with one hand on the keyboard of a laptop and the other hand holding a pen
    Ask Simmons

    Why Apply Early Action?

    Have you found a great college but aren’t sure if it’s your top choice? Early Action is a great way to signal a strong interest to a college’s admission department without the stress of a binding commitment.

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    Faculty Spotlight

    Nutrition Professor Discusses New Dietary Guidelines

    Teresa Fung, professor of nutrition, department co-chair, and director of the didactic program in dietetics for the Department of Nutrition, recently published an article on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) in The New Lede.

  7. A protestor holds a sign that reads "Free Speech = Reason = Progress"
    Campus & Community

    The First Amendment, Decoded

    The Simmons Center for Information Literacy recently presented “Information is Power: The First Amendment, Public Records, and the Press,” a mini-conference designed to address how we can all exercise our First Amendment rights. Justin Silverman, Attorney and Executive Director of the New England First Amendment Coalition, offered an overview of the First Amendment — what it really protects and what issues arise, especially for journalists.

  8. The top of a pair of sneakers with five direction lines drawn on the ground in different colors
    Faculty Spotlight

    SLIS Deans Discusses Serendipity for NHPR

    Dr. Sanda Erdelez, dean of Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science, was recently featured in New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) for a segment on serendipity.

  9. Clickworker 3d-printed by Max Gruber via Creative Commons
    Campus & Community

    Strengthening Information Literacy in Divided Times

    Generative AI, rapid information exchange, and political polarization have reshaped the way we interact with information. A few faculty weigh in on the risks involved in using and the importance of detecting AI in the information we consume.

  10. Susan Goldberg and Ann Fudge ’73, ’98HD
    Announcement

    GBH President to Speak at Seventh Annual Gwen Ifill Forum

    Susan Goldberg, an award-winning journalist and President and CEO of GBH, the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America, will deliver the keynote address “Storytelling That Matters.” The discussion will be led by Ann Fudge ’73, ’98HD who currently serves on the Board of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Registration is now open.