Find a News Story

Filter News

Filter News
Currently selected filters
  1. Knight Foundation Boardroom
    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.

  2. Headshot of Anna Zhang
    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.

  3. The cupola at Simmons University
    Announcement

    2U, Inc. Announces Zero Interest Deferred Tuition Plan

    2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, today announced it will begin to offer a deferred tuition plan in collaboration with its partners. Online students in Simmons University’s School of Nursing will be the first students eligible to apply...

  4. Headshot of Carolyn Gallmeyer.
    Student Story

    Agents of Social Justice: Carolyn Gallmeyer '20MS on Her Passion for Libraries

    Dean’s Fellow Carolyn shares how her career in nonprofits lead her to the School of Library and Information Science. What sparked your interest in librarianship? I was not only a bookworm but also a lover of organization as a kid—I...

  5. Headshot of Alexandra Bohanan
    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...

  6. Priscilla Wiltshire-Bland ‘20 and Alexandra Bohanan ‘19
    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...

  7. Headshot of Christina Guerrier
    Student Story

    Cultural Barriers & Lack of Access: Christina '18 Talks Healthcare

    Christina Guerrier '18 reflects on her Simmons experience and tells us why she's ready for a career in nursing. On pursuing nursing Growing up, I noticed the lack of access to healthcare in my own neighborhood. The nearest hospital was...