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Faculty Spotlight

Fixing the "Broken Rung" on the Career Ladder with Professor Špela Trefalt

Professor Špela Trefalt tells us about her upcoming “Coach Approach to Leadership” course and what we can learn by researching the struggles and successes of working women.
Alumnae/i Feature

Emily Trussler '18MS, '18C Presents at the European Nutrition Conference in Dublin

Intern of the Year, Emily Trussler, tells us why she decided to pursue a career in nutrition and how Simmons gave her the confidence to succeed.
Announcement

National Institute on Aging Awards Grant to Simmons Faculty Member to Optimize Colorectal Cancer Screening Decisions Among Older Adults

Simmons University proudly announced today that Tamara Cadet, Ph.D., L.I.C.S.W., M.P.H., an Associate Professor at the Simmons School of Social Work, has been awarded a grant by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to optimize colorectal cancer screening decisions among older adults with low health literacy.
- Awards and Honors
- Research
Alumnae/i Feature

Julia Navon '18MS, '18C Named Intern of the Year by Massachusetts General Hospital

We caught up with Julia about presenting at the European Nutrition Conference and the honor of receiving the accolade of Intern of the Year.
Announcement

Simmons University to Host ‘Gwen Ifill USPS Stamp Celebration: Honor and Action’ Event on Campus

Simmons to honor trailblazing journalist with postage stamp unveiling and a ‘Reasons to Write’ postcard writing session with the campus community
- Awards and Honors
- Gwen Ifill
Student Story

Three Generations of Simmons: Meet Sara Getman '22

Third-generation student, Sara Getman '22 tells us about her experience in the Honors Program and what it means to carry on the Simmons legacy.
- Awards and Honors
Campus & Community

Isis Rivera '20 on the Impact of the Boston Scholarship

Isis Rivera '20 tells us how the Boston Scholarship made attending Simmons a possibility.
Faculty Spotlight

Professor Michele Cloonan Receives 2019 University of Mary Washington Historic Preservation Book Prize

Professor and Dean Emerita Michele Cloonan’s book, The Monumental Challenge of Preservation: The Past in a Volatile World, received the University of Mary Washington Historic Preservation Book Prize for 2019.
- Awards and Honors
- Research
Founder's Day Essay: Adjusting the Sail

In honor of Founder's Day, undergraduate students are invited to participate in an essay contest. This year, Pragyee Nepal '21 was selected to present her essay during Simmons' annual celebration.
- Awards and Honors
- Science and Technology
Announcement

Knight Foundation Makes $250,000 Investment in The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities

The John L. and James S. Knight Foundation, a national foundation that invests in journalism, the arts, and local communities to foster informed and engaged communities, announced this significant investment in support of The Gwen Ifill College.