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Simmons professors are distinguished researchers, published authors, Fulbright scholars, health professionals, award-winning teachers, and community leaders. More than 70 percent are women. All are dedicated to teaching and mentoring their students. A 13:1 student/faculty ratio ensures that every student gets the attention she needs.
Faculty interests and expertise covers a wide range of areas, including behavioral education, children's literature, documentary photography, genomics, public health, race and gender issues, retail management, technology, and much more. Our faculty advise numerous government, nonprofit, and corporate organizations in the United States and around the world. Their impressive record of publications, practical experience, and research awards contribute to their expert mentorship and teaching. Simmons professors frequently invite undergraduates to collaborate on professional research, articles, and presentations--something that rarely happens at large universities where students typically interact with teaching assistants.
Faculty Advisors
Every first-year student is assigned a faculty advisor who explains academic requirements and opportunities, and helps her create a plan to best fulfill those requirements while also exploring her own interests. Once a student declares a major, she can select an advisor within that department. Advisors guide students through departmental requirements while helping them to focus their study and are available to discuss academic and career objectives, including graduate school opportunities.
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Faculty Spotlights
Meet
Professor Bob White. Professor White is one of Simmons' most recognizable professors. He is best known for his cheerful attitude, and teaching the crowd favorite, Communications Media. But did you know he wants to travel to Avalon, and that he has his own YouTube channel?
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Meet
Professor Wanda Torres Gregory. Professor Gregory is chair of the
Philosophy Department and she's passionate about the Simmons vision and women's empowerment. Professor Gregory has taught more than fifteen different courses at Simmons! Read on to learn more about her favorite song, her budding talent, and more.
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Simmons English
Professor Afaa Michael Weaver grew up in East Baltimore, Maryland where he worked in a factory for 15 years. He started writing poetry as a way to help him through his struggles, and is now a world-renowned poet, often referred to as the successor to Walt Whitman. Watch our video profile of Professor Weaver.
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Meet Associate Professor and Department Chair
Rich Gurney from the
Department of Chemistry and
Physics. Professor Gurney is known around Simmons as the Green Professor, specifically for his work with the
Cups to Cleaners: Trash to Treasure project. But we had the chance to get to know him on a more personal level. Find out who he'd invite to his dream dinner party. It might surprise you!
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Meet Professor
Jill Avery from the
School of Management. Professor Avery is perhaps best known for her background in brand management and customer relationship management. But did you know she volunteers at the Museum of Fine Arts and loves sushi? Plus, you may be surprised to hear about the last concert she attended!
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She's been named Professor of the Year and has received the Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, but did you also know
Political Science and International Relations Professor Leanne Doherty is the host of a sports talk radio show and her favorite band is Pearl Jam?
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Mathematics
Professor David Browder is perhaps best known for carrying the academic mace during the Convocation and Commencement processions. But did you also know he's an accomplished jazz musician with a special hidden talent? Get the inside scoop on his favorite books, music, tv show, and more!
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