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Faculty SpotlightThe following is a conversation between Farooz Rather, Assistant Professor, NTT, Department of Literature and Writing at Simmons University, and Taylor Eubanks, graduate student in the Gender and Cultural Studies program. Professor Rather discusses his current manuscript, a novel titled...
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Alumnae/i Feature“I experienced the joy of learning while at Simmons. Going to a women-centered college boosted my confidence. I’m a pretty shy person, but the environment encouraged me to speak up more.”
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Alumnae/i FeatureWhy did you decide to attend Simmons? The idea of a woman-centered education was appealing to me, as I had attended an all-girl’s school in the Washington D.C. area since the fourth grade. I had family members who had attended...
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Alumnae/i FeatureNikkola Carmichael '20PhD is a Senior Genetic Counselor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital.
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As an artist and elected official, Bianca Valerio takes a creative approach to her community's problems. We spoke with Valerio about her journey into local politics and her hope to redefine what young women in her community are capable of.
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As the Student Equity & Outreach Librarian at Mt. San Antonio College, Rios-Alvarado wants students to know that the library is for everyone. Learn how she reframes the idea of a college library and empowers others to use the library to their advantage.
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Campus & CommunityGet to know Assistant Director of Military and Veteran Services Stephen Pusateri. We caught up with Stephen about advocating for our veterans at Simmons, why he loves working with this community, and completing his MFA in Writing for Children.
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Campus & CommunityWhile most colleges have a general education program, Simmons University's PLAN goes above and beyond. Interim Dean Kelly Hager illustrates the valuable experiences PLAN offers students and the professional skills graduates will take away.
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In the wake of the pandemic, the School of Library and Information Science master’s and doctoral students wonder: what can we learn from this experience? Take a look at their research projects on the impacts of COVID-19 on schools and public libraries.
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Alumnae/i FeatureGordon's latest novel, "It's Always 9/11" follows a woman returning from a remote backpacking trip to a news report of a mysterious illness gripping New York City. In her novel, Gordon explores themes of technocratic control, and the impact of fear on behavior.