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Transferring to Simmons is easier than you think — check out four myths about switching schools! Transferring is too complicated We understand that the transfer process might seem daunting. Here at Simmons, we take a personalized approach to the transfer...

• Transfer Student

President Drinan shares her thoughts on the recent tragedies in Puerto Rico and Las Vegas. It seems that almost daily, a tragedy or situation occurs in our world that deserves a message to our community. As I was finalizing a...

• From the President

Emma tells us how the Honors Program takes her education to a new level. How did you choose your area of study? Helping people every day and interacting with patients are both big factors that attracted me to the field...

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Professor Thomas tells us how Simmons is commemorating Domestic Violence Awareness Month. What inspired you to pursue your academic discipline? I've been committed to anti-violence work for as long as I can remember. I chose to pursue an MSW and...

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• Social Justice & Advocacy

The School of Social Work received $1.8 million to prepare social workers for professional placements in underserved areas Our renowned School of Social Work (SSW) was awarded a $1.8 million federal grant that will help clinical social work students prepare...

Professor Daren Graves researches how students are recognizing and navigating racial inequity, power and privilege. What made you make the move to teach at Simmons? I love to teach, and I knew Simmons to be an institution that valued teaching...

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• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Madeline tells us about her work with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Why did you decide to major in neuroscience and behavior? I always wanted to be an eye doctor and never thought about neuroscience as a field to...

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Nearly 200 college women gathered at Simmons for mentor training with Strong Women, Strong Girls. On Saturday, September 16, Simmons welcomed nearly 200 college women to train as mentors for Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG). Attendees were trained to deliver...

• Community Engagement

Brenda’s scholarly work and teaching benefit from the interdisciplinary approaches she learned in the GCS program. What is the focus of your work? As a scholar of citizenship, immigration, and education, my research is situated at the intersection of critical...

• Research

We caught up Charles Daniels '12MSW about founding Fathers' Uplift! What program were you in at Simmons? What's your current job title? I graduated with a Master’s in Social Work. I am the CEO and Founder of Fathers’ Uplift, a...

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