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Alumnae/i Feature

Representation Matters: Kareena Richards ’19MSW on Being a Black Female Clinician

Kareena tells us how Simmons prepared her for her role as an integrated behavioral health clinician at the South End Community Health Center.
- Careers and Internships
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Campus & Community

The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities Hosts the First Annual Ifill Forum

The Ifill Forum invited the important national voices of Judy Woodruff, Asma Khalid, Maya Valentine '19, and Yamiche Alcindor to discuss this year's theme of "Race, Media, and Democracy."
Announcement

African-American Alumnae/i Association Announces New Executive Board

The Simmons African-American Alumnae/i Association (AAAA) is excited to introduce you to the new members of the Executive Board!
- Leadership
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Alumnae/i Feature

A True Community: Paola Chapa Cerviatti '18MSW on Casa Esperanza

We caught up with Paola Chapa Cerviatti '18MSW about her important role with Casa Esperanza, a mental health clinic serving Latino adults.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Careers and Internships
Debra Perez on the Joys of Inclusion

Senior Vice President of Organizational Culture, Inclusion & Equity shares on the joys of inclusion. As Simmons’ Office of Culture, Inclusion and Equity (OCIE) approaches our one-year anniversary, I have noticed a trend among those of us doing the work...
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Message from Senior Leadership on Recent Tragedies

Like many people around this country, we at Simmons were horrified, outraged and saddened by the murders motivated by hate and racism in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton. Increasingly, we are facing the manifestations of white supremacy, white nationalism, racism...
Announcement

Professor Gary Bailey Elevated to Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Social Justice

As a preeminent leader in the field of social work, Professor Bailey will further the mission of Simmons University in his new role.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Campus & Community

Gender Bending Fashion: Matisse DuPont '19MA and Professor Jo Trigilio Contribute to MFA Exhibit

Matisse DuPont '19MA and Professor Jo Trigilio served as consultants on the Museum of Fine Arts Boston's Gender Bending Fashion exhibit interpretation team.
Student Story

Samantha Sochan '19: Failure is Part of the Learning Process

We caught up with Samantha about her experience as a first generation student and what inspired her to become an academic mentor.
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Alumnae/i Feature

Changing the Narrative of Slavery with Cheyney McKnight '11

We met with Cheyney to discuss her work as a living historian and her mission to change the narrative of slavery through authentic historical interpretations. At the edge of the Boston Common amidst the commotion of the Park Street T...