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  1. Kaitlyn Lapeyre in front of the Louvre.
    Student Story

    Kaitlyn Lapeyre '18 Helps Women Achieve Their Goals

    We spoke with Kaitlyn about her passion for empowering women. Why did you decide to come to Simmons? I wanted to live in a city, but still have that comfort and security of a small campus. I really feel that...

  2. Alicia Healey while studying abroad in Iceland
    Student Story

    Giving STEM Students the Confidence to Succeed

    Alicia Healey '18 tells us how Simmons is preparing her for a career in biomedical research. What made you make the move to come to Simmons? I first heard about Simmons from my aunt who was an adjunct professor in...

  3. Maggie Belfi at Pride Parade
    Student Story

    Maggie Belfi '18: Simmons Widened My Worldview

    2018 class president, Maggie Belfi, reflects on her experience as a political science major. Why did you choose to study political science at Simmons? I wanted to strengthen my analytical research skills as well as learn more about diplomacy. Because...

  4. Madeline Uretsky at Convocation
    Student Story

    Madeline Uretsky '18: One Hit to the Head Changed My Life

    Madeline tells us about her work with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Why did you decide to major in neuroscience and behavior? I always wanted to be an eye doctor and never thought about neuroscience as a field to...

  5. Headshot of Charles Daniels
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Simmons Alumnus Launches Organization to Empower Fathers

    We caught up Charles Daniels '12MSW about founding Fathers' Uplift! What program were you in at Simmons? What's your current job title? I graduated with a Master’s in Social Work. I am the CEO and Founder of Fathers’ Uplift, a...

  6. Headshot of Naisha Bradley
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Naisha Bradley '06MA Director of Harvard College Women's Center

    In GCS, Naisha sought to understand all who identify under the umbrella of womanhood. What attracted you to the MA in gender and cultural studies (GCS) program at Simmons? I wanted a program that allowed me to explore the intersectionality...

  7. Headshot of Shayne Zaslow
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Shayne Zaslow ‘11MA: The GCS Program Is Very Unique

    A PhD student in Sociology at University of Virginia, Shayne shares his thoughts on how GCS prepared him for his current studies. What did you study at Simmons? I completed a dual degree program to earn my MA in gender...

  8. Headshot of Ally Day
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Ally Day '09MA: GCS Will Always Be My Intellectual Home

    Ally reflects on how her MA in gender and cultural studies made her more competitive in applying to PhD programs. Which graduate program did you complete at Simmons? What were your areas of focus? I graduated with my MA in...

  9. Headshot of Sarah Shives
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Sarah Shives '13MA Applies Gender Theory at Work

    Sarah filled us in on her job as the Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Puget Sound! What attracted you to the gender and cultural studies (GCS) program at Simmons? I was particularly attracted to the intersectional approach...

  10. Alumnae/i Feature

    Jo Knowles '92 '95MA Writes Young Adult Fiction

    We caught up with Jo about her career as a writer! What program were you in at Simmons? I got my BA in English and MA in Children's Literature. When did you know you wanted to write young adult fiction...