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After completing her undergraduate degree, Tabytha Smith thought it was too late to change fields and study computer science. Now, a student in the online Bachelor's program at Simmons, she looks forward to a career in software engineering. She has...
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Alumnae/i FeatureHelena Fils ’07 (English) ’21 (Nursing) wrapped her nursing board exams and received her license number in March 2022. Shortly thereafter, Helena returned to Simmons for her MSN. Why did you decide to attend Simmons for your undergraduate degree? My...
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For over forty years, Shirley N. Tyler '50 supported her community in Alexandria, Virginia, seeing them through floods, rat infestations, drug trafficking, the effects of redlining, and desegregation of the Alexandria public school system. Tyler was an educator, teaching second...
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Student StoryTell me about this scholarship and why you applied for it. The Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship is awarded to MSW candidates interested in mental health practice and committed to working in African American communities, which is a good fit for...
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Alumnae/i FeatureWhen finishing their nursing program at Simmons in the spring of 2021, Sarah West and Rachael Puszczynski published "Exploring Recreational Screen Time and Social Anxiety in Adolescents” in Pediatric Nursing (April 2022). Their article won the Donna Wong Writers’ Award...
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Alumnae/i FeatureOn June 11, 2022, a Drag Queen Story Hour held at the Alameda County (CA) Library was disrupted by Proud Boys protestors. This event was part of the month-long Pride Celebration held by Alameda County Library, and many public libraries...
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It began as a conversation over Zoom between Class officers Judith Chused Siegel, Janet Trafton Tobin, Frankie Liebermann Busch, Lynne Devnew, and Sandra (Sandy) Lief Garrett, and developed into a special scholarship for first-generation students at Simmons University. Sandy Garrett's...
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Alumnae/i FeatureCEO, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant, author, and motivational speaker Juliette Mayers is this year's recipient of the Phyllis Rappaport Alumnae Achievement Award. This award is given each year to an alumna of the Simmons School of Business who demonstrates...
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Abby Stoller is pursuing a master's in social work at Simmons and is an accomplished lacrosse player. After facing a recent challenge, her resilience is nothing short of remarkable. Why Lacrosse? My younger sister Jackie convinced me to switch from...
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Student StoryPassionate Leaders Project: Spring 2022 Cohort The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports undergraduate students by funding research opportunities that transcend traditional coursework. Participants of the PLP develop research and critical thinking skills and bring the insights of academia to real...