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  1. 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...

  2. Headshot of Taylor Paige Nealand
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Taylor Paige Nealand '14: Simmons Made Me a Strong Business Woman

    We caught up with Taylor about her business, Opt for Epic, and her plans to travel the world. On choosing Simmons I fell in love with Simmons the moment I stepped foot on campus. At the time I didn’t know...

  3. The cover art of What's Your Favorite Season by Professor Ed Vieira
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Vieira and Kaitlyn Ripaldi '17 Partner to Publish Children's Book

    We caught up with the author and illustrator about their collaboration on this project. This year Professor Ed Vieira published his first children’s book, What’s Your Favorite Season?. After brainstorming, writing and rewriting for 25 years, Vieira is thrilled with...

  4. 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...

  5. Headshot of Erica Feldmann Click to play the video|
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Work Your Magic: Erica Feldmann '12MA Makes Witches Her Business

    Erica tells us how she turned her passion for witchcraft and feminism into HausWitch Home + Healing. Erica Feldmann ‘12MA is many things: an entrepreneur, a historian, a radical feminist — and a witch. Although the witch figure has been...

  6. Kelley Chunn moderating the BraveSpace panel discussion.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a Priority with Kelley Chunn '90MS

    Kelley Chunn '90MS recently moderated the "BraveSpace: A Conversation on Diversity in Media & Communications" panel. Here's a glimpse into her discussion about how to incorporate diversity, equity and inclusion into the hiring process and beyond. Key questions to consider...

  7. Headshot of Emma Willman Click to play the video|
    Alumnae/i Feature

    From Simmons to Standup: Emma Willmann '08 Arrives on Netflix

    We joined Emma Willman during Boston's Women in Comedy Festival and learned about her journey into comedy. Hours before headlining a show for the Women in Comedy Festival, we sat down with Emma Willmann '08 to discuss her journey from...

  8. Hannah Green while studying abroad.
    Student Story

    Hannah Green '19 Studies Journalism in South Africa

    Hannah tells us about studying abroad in South Africa and how the Honors Program helped her get there. On choosing Simmons Simmons gave me the opportunity to experience living in Boston while also benefiting from a small campus environment, with...

  9. Pride flag waving with Simmons cupola in the background.
    Voices of Simmons

    Professor Jo Trigilio Named the 2018 Pride Marshal

    Professor Jo Trigilio has been an influential activist within the LGBTQ community since 1985 and is honored to be the Pride Marshal for the 48th Annual Boston Pride Parade. How Pride began Gay Liberation marches began in cities across the...

  10. Headshot of Susann Vaeth
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Susann Vaeth '18MA Studies Conflicting Narratives Within History

    A former high school teacher, Susann now studies the construction of texts used in schools. You recently graduated from the MA in history program at Simmons. What's next for you? I'll be pursuing a Ph.D. at Brandeis University, focusing on...