As a child, Cristina was captivated by her grandfather's stories of helping others. At Simmons, she's proud to follow in his footsteps. On pursuing nursing When I was younger, my grandfather would captivate me with his stories about volunteering at...

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Meagan tells us about her work as a graphic designer for a prominent Boston architecture firm. On her current position I’m a Graphic Designer at Elkus Manfredi Architects. My favorite part of the job is having the opportunity to work...

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Tracing German philosopher Martin Heidegger’s career-long concern over the inadequacy of grammar. Professor Wanda Torres Gregory recalls her interest in the philosopher Martin Heidegger being sparked when, as an undergraduate student, she encountered his idea that language “speaks.” That moment...

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Professor Jane Hughes' innovative course teaches students how to combine financial profits with positive social returns. A group of more than 35 Simmons School of Business within the students traveled from all over the country to Washington D.C. for the...

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In this project Professor Sohrabji is studying the impact of foreign aid on Ghana’s growth. The benefits of aid are fiercely debated in economic development literature. The debate has influenced policy agendas in the development works with implications for economic...

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Kallie tells us about her unique internship and pursuing a career in her grandfather's footsteps. On pursuing journalism My decision to study journalism is ultimately because of my grandfather. Growing up, he would tell stories about his experience as a...

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• Transfer Student

Professor Thompson’s chapbook of prose poems builds on her scholarship on social justice and her work as a poet. The manuscript takes its name from justonics (justice and ebonics) to create a vocabulary based on turning proper nouns of activists...

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Academic Advisor, Sara Purisky '15, '17MS shares her expert advice to help you prepare for finals. Stay organized Try making a checklist of every exam, presentation and paper due until the end of the semester. This will help you keep...

• Health and Wellness

Matt tells us how he turned his passion for food and nutrition into a business. On pursuing nutrition Cooking (and eating) has always been a passion of mine. I considered going to culinary school and becoming a chef, but I...

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• Behavioral and Health Sciences

As Student Director of Education Sparks, Courtney discusses the value of learning beyond the classroom. On choosing Simmons I've always wanted to work in a field where I can help others — nursing allows me to combine my passion for...

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• Community Engagement