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  1. Pam Qian standing next to sculpture of an owl.
    Student Story

    Pam Qian '19: Computer Science Changes Lives

    Pam tells us about the power of computer science and winning the "computing4change" competition! On choosing Simmons I took a college trip in my junior year of high school and fell in love with Boston. I was so impressed that...

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    Alumnae/i Feature

    Confronting AIDS in the Black Gay Community

    December 1 marks the 30 th commemoration of World AIDS Day. In honor of 2018's theme, "Know Your Status," Professor Gary Bailey shares his personal experiences and thoughts on the effect of AIDS in the Black community. Learn how education...

  3. Shaun King speaking at Simmons
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Welcomes Civil Rights Activist Shaun King to Campus

    King discussed current affairs and the state of humanity during his Community Keynote. "In the grand scheme of human history, are we the peak of humanity?" Throughout his Community Keynote on November 13, Shaun King continuously posed this question to...

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    Key Takeaways From the Midterm Elections

    Ambassador (ret) William M. Bellamy, Warburg Professor of International Relations, shares his thoughts on the midterm elections. There's no question that the United States is experiencing one of the most divided political climates in decades. Both Democrats and Republicans went...

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    What You Can Do: Five Ways to Respond

    A message from President Helen Drinan In the wake of last week's events, I write to you with a deep sense of purpose. When the unique strengths of our form of government are strained as they have been with homicidal...

  6. Helen Drinan and Delaney Gagnon

    Simmons Students Continue the Work of Bringing People Together

    In honor of Founder's Day, Delaney Gagnon '21 was selected to present her essay during Simmons' annual celebration. Read her contest-winning essay below! In a world that feels increasingly fractured, by politics, intolerance, resentment and anger, we realize the value...

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    Alumnae/i Feature

    Campaigning for Social Justice with Sophie Hansen '16MSW

    As Political Director for the National Association of Social Workers-MA, Sophie advocates for positive change. On the National Association of Social Workers Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest organization of professional social workers...

  8. Pride flag waving with Simmons cupola in the background.

    Professor Jo Trigilio Named the 2018 Pride Marshal

    Professor Jo Trigilio has been an influential activist within the LGBTQ community since 1985 and is honored to be the Pride Marshal for the 48th Annual Boston Pride Parade. How Pride began Gay Liberation marches began in cities across the...

  9. Headshot of Gary Bailey
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Bailey Named One of Boston's Most Influential People of Color

    Professor Gary Bailey was named in the 2018 list of Boston's 100 Most Influential People of Color! Gary Bailey, DHL, MSW, ACSW, Professor of Practice at Simmons School of Social Work, was named one of Boston’s Most Influential People of...

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    Alumnae/i Feature

    Simmons Alumna Financially Empowers Women

    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...