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  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. Gwen Ifill’s 2013 Freedom Forum Institute Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media the day it arrived at Simmons University’s Archives.
    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.

  4. Dean Brian Norman, Nancy Ancrum and Rick Berke.
    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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. Headshot of Priscilla Wiltshire-Bland
    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...

  8. 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...

  9. President Helen Drinan, Cathryn Mercier and Professor Lowry Pei
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Mercier Receives First Alden Poole Faculty Mentor Award

    In honor of her commitment to mentoring, Professor Cathryn Mercier receives the Alden Poole Faculty Mentor Award. Faculty mentors can change students' lives. They work with students both inside and outside the classroom, ask tough questions, push them to try...

  10. Headshot of Juliette Mayers
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Juliette Mayers '01MBA Wins Gwen Ifill Trailblazer Award

    Today, Juliette is being honored with the Gwen Ifill Trailblazer Award at the Black Alumnae/i Symposium! On winning the Gwen Ifill Trailblazer Award I'm deeply moved, joyous, humbled and grateful to have been selected for this prestigious award named after...