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  1. Holly Wright
    Student Story

    Learning Outside the Classroom: A Boston Culture Palace, Right Next Door

    When nursing major Holly Wright ’25 came to Simmons last fall, she didn’t expect to spend so much time studying art. As part of the Simmons PLAN (Purpose Leadership ActioN) core curriculum, Wright registered for the Boston course, “Isabella Stewart...

  2. Kate Farrell
    Student Story

    How the Ifill Forum Gave Kate Farrell ’23 Hope for Democracy

    Kate Farrell ’23 fills us in on participating in the Ifill Forum and how alumna Gwen Ifill's legacy is felt in the Simmons classroom.

  3. Karina Sumano and Delaney Sieber
    Student Story

    Ifill Graduate Students’ Thesis Presentations: Abolition, Women’s Social Movements, and Southern Baking

    On December 15, 2021, Ifill College students from the Graduate programs in History and Gender & Cultural Studies presented their research at the virtual fall 2021 Colloquia. Thirteen students shared their work in front of peers, faculty, family, and friends...

  4. 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.

  5. Abhilasha Natarajan, bachelor of social work (bsw) student
    Student Story

    Abhilasha Natarajan ‘22 Thrives at the Intersection of Art and Social Work

    Natarajan is the creative vision behind “Re-assembling” and “Bound Together.” Both exhibits are currently on display in the Management and Academic Building (4th floor) and the Main College Building (4th floor). Learn about her journey.

  6. Rayna Danis, student in the gender and cultural studies and public policy masters program
    Student Story

    Rayna Danis ’22MA, ’22MPP Makes an Impact with the Joint Master's in Gender and Cultural Studies and Public Policy

    Rayna Danis '22MA, '22MPP never expected to get her masters, but then she found her passion for affecting inclusive policy change. We spoke with Rayna about the joint master's program and how it's helping her on this journey.

  7. Headshot of Yasmeen Ibrahim
    Student Story

    Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling of Exclusivity with Yasmeen Ibrahim '22

    Congratulations to Yasmeen Ibrahim '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! We spoke with Yasmeen about her passion for design and her ambition to elevate her community by shining a positive light on her traditions and values.

  8. Headshot of Abrielle Cunningham
    Student Story

    I'm Going to do Amazing Things: Abrielle Cunningham '23 on the Ifill Scholarship

    Congratulations to Abrielle Cunningham '23, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Abrielle's ambitions and how she hopes to do amazing things, just like Gwen Ifill.

  9. Headshot of Melody Tuan
    Student Story

    Melody Tuan '22: The Ifill Scholarship is a Chance to Carry on Gwen Ifill’s Legacy

    Congratulations to Melody Tuan '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Melody shares why she loves the Simmons community and the unimaginable power of Simmons students.

  10. Livic Iona sitting in a cafe
    Student Story

    Thinking Critically and Creatively: Livic Inoa '22 Combines Computer Science and Philosophy

    Congratulations to Livic Inoa '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Livic's journey to Simmons and the many influential professors that have helped along the way.