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Leaving a Legacy: Autumn Ledgister-Cummins '20 on the Ifill Scholarship

Congratulations to Autumn Ledgister-Cummins '20, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship!
- Gwen Ifill
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Story

Juliana Gamba '20: Receiving the Ifill Scholarship is a True Honor

Congratulations to Juliana Gamba '20, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship!
- Gwen Ifill
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
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.
Student Story

Anna Zhang '20 Connects Historical Context to Current Trends

Congratulations to Anna Zhang '20, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! We caught up with Anna about what the Ifill Scholarship means to her and why she decided to pursue a double major in history and sociology.
Campus & Community

The Gwen Ifill College Receives Gwen Ifill’s Awards and Journalism Memorabilia

WETA (PBS) generously donates the awards and memorabilia to The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities.
- Awards and Honors
- Gwen Ifill
Campus & Community

The Gwen Ifill College Hosts "Remembering Gwen"

Rick Berke and Mentor-in-Residence, Nancy Ancrum discussed Gwen Ifill's lasting legacy. “Conversations that matter.” That’s how Brian Norman, Dean of The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities introduced the March 26 Ifill College community meeting. That was an...
- Gwen Ifill
Campus & Community

Gwen Ifill Papers Open to Researchers

The Simmons University Archives is pleased to announce that the Gwen Ifill Papers are open to researchers. Generously donated to the Simmons University Archives in 2017 by Gwen Ifill's brother, Bert Ifill, the collection documents the career of Gwen Ifill...
- Gwen Ifill
- Research
Student Story

Alexandra Bohanan '19 Looks to Gwen Ifill as an Icon

Congratulations to Alexandra Bohanan ‘19, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! As you look to the future, what are your goals and dreams for yourself? My dream is to have enough money and stability to create art freely and help the...
- Gwen Ifill
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
Student Story

Priscilla Wiltshire-Bland '20 on the Impact of a Simmons Education

Congratulations to Priscilla Wiltshire-Bland '20, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! As you look to the future, what are your goals and dreams for yourself? I'm interested in student affairs and helping adult learners/non-traditional students navigate college life. As a nontraditional...
Campus & Community

Simmons University Awards First Ifill Scholarships

In remembrance and honor of Gwen Ifill's legacy of excellence, Simmons is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Ifill Scholarships. Simmons University is proud to announce Priscilla Wiltshire-Bland ‘20 and Alexandra Bohanan ‘19 as the inaugural recipients of...