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Meet economics major, Lucy Lawrence! Read why Lucy chose to attend Simmons and the one lesser-known item she recommends first-years have in their dorms.

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From the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to the Red Cross, Assistant Dean Gary Bailey reflects on the continued barriers Black Americans face at the poolside and the lasting legacy of Jim Crow.

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• Social Justice & Advocacy
• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

Assistant Professor Ann Graf sees the world a little differently, and she's on a mission to record it. After choosing to complete her thesis on graffiti art, Graf has expanded her research to cataloging street art in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Grant received from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to train social work students and practitioners to enhance trauma-informed mental health care in schools.

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We're so excited to welcome the Class of 2025 to the Simmons community! Take a look at these facts about our newest class.

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• First-generation Student
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Koss works closely with emerging e-commerce brands and founders to help them grow. Learn more about her work at retail incubation company, For Now, and the key skills she learned at Simmons that she uses daily.

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Co-founder and CEO of Fathers’ UpLift, Inc., Dr. Charles Daniels, tells us why he decided to continue his education at Simmons and how he hopes to expand his 10-year-old organization to have a greater societal impact.

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In June, Enterprise Holdings Foundation awarded the Career Education Center a grant for $2,500 for professional development and career initiatives. This is the first year the office is receiving this grant. The grant is awarded each year to a school...

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This award recognizes the work Whitworth has done within NHSLMA, mentoring new librarians, serving on committees, and supporting initiatives. We spoke with Whitworth about her work at Dover High School and how she's working to diversify the collection.

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• LGBTQIA+

Cohort of talented faculty helps fulfill commitments to student success and faculty diversity.

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