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    Student Story

    Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 2022 Cohort

    Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 2022 Cohort The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports undergraduate students by funding research opportunities that transcend traditional coursework. Participants of the PLP develop research and critical thinking skills and bring the insights of academia to real...

  2. Ifill Scholar Kaycee Jackson '23
    Student Story

    Ifill Scholar Kaycee Jackson '23 Focuses on Race and Politics

    Why did you choose to attend Simmons? I transferred to Simmons from another institution. I was interested in being challenged academically, and when I looked at the courses in the political science program at Simmons, I thought this will help...

  3. Professor Amy Pattee
    Faculty Spotlight

    Associate Professor Appointed Co-President of Children’s Literature Association

    Amy Pattee, Associate Professor and Co-coordinator of Dual Degree MS LIS/MA Children's Literature, will serve as Co-President of the Children’s Literature Association (ChLA) for the coming year.

  4. Director of the School of Social Work Melinda Gushwa
    Announcement

    Director of the School of Social Work Melinda Gushwa Receives Funding from Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health

    Gushwa to serve as Principal Investigator and Project Director for grant that will support children's mental health workforce and diversity Simmons University is proud to announce that the School of Social Work has received a grant of $298,393 from Boston...

  5. Nursing students in the Nursing Simulation Lab
    Faculty Spotlight

    Adjunct Steve O’Neill on the Value of Transparency in Healthcare

    School of Social Work Adjunct Professor Steve O'Neill '81MSW has been part of a movement to make healthcare more transparent and to actively engage patients. He has spearheaded the use of OpenNotes for mental health practitioners at Beth Israel Deaconess...

  6. Associate Professor Lisa Hussey
    Faculty Spotlight

    Associate Professor Lisa Hussey Receives Excellence in Teaching Award

    School of Library and Information Science Associate Professor Lisa Hussey is the recipient of the 2022 ALISE Excellence in Teaching Award. In her application, Hussey's students and colleagues noted her student-centered approach to teaching, from her dedication to mentoring students...

  7. Ifill Scholar Kate Benton ’24 Pursues a Global Approach to Art History
    Student Story

    Ifill Scholar Kate Benton ’24 Pursues a Global Approach to Art History

    What professors have helped you pursue your goals? I would like to acknowledge Assistant Professor Asiel Sepúlveda and Associate Professor Sarah Leonard for their support throughout my academic career thus far. Both professors have pushed me to sharpen my critical...

  8. Photo of Ifill Scholar - Anek Yen ’24
    Student Story

    Ifill Scholar Anek Yen ’24 Finds her Passion in Arts Administration from a PR Perspective

    Congratulations to Anek Yen '24, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! We spoke with Anek about how she plans to use her PR skills to support her passion for art and art museums. What are you studying at Simmons? I'm studying...

  9. School of Management Professor Ray Pfeiffer
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Ray Pfeiffer Named Outstanding Educator of the Year

    School of Business Professor Ray Pfeiffer was named the 2022 Outstanding Educator of the Year by the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs), selected from all accounting educators in the state of Massachusetts and based on nominations from students.

  10. Headshot of Dietitian Dasha Agoulnik ’19DPD
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Dietitian Dasha Agoulnik ’19DPD Wins Pitch Competition for Vegan Protein Powder

    What made you choose to pursue your degree/major? I have always been interested in how our bodies work. I did my undergraduate degree in biology at UMass Amherst and thought I may be a doctor. I like understanding the biochemistry...