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  1. Adam McNeil delivering speech
    Student Story

    Simmons Grad Student Wins Memphis State Eight

    We spoke with Adam McNeil '18MA about his awarding-winning paper and his MA in history. Did a particular experience or person inspire you to pursue a graduate degree in history? In March 2012, I visited my brother in Boston for...

  2. Headshot of Cherie Miot Abbanat
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Making An Impact: Alumna Builds Community Library In Haiti

    We caught up with Cherie Miot Abbanat '90 about her decision to build a library in Haiti, and her mission to empower women. The last time we spoke with Cherie, she was raising money for a library in Haiti. Two...

  3. Gwen Ifill at Commencement ceremony
    Announcement

    Simmons Announces the Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities

    Simmons names newly formed College of Media, Arts, and Humanities after late Gwen Ifill '77 '93HD Simmons announced today that its new College of Media, Arts, and Humanities will be named in remembrance and honor of the late journalist Gwen...

  4. Headshot of Molly McDonald
    Student Story

    Molly McDonald '18 on Choosing Simmons

    Molly tells us about the importance of getting involved and becoming a student leader at Simmons. What made you make the decision to come to Simmons? As a transfer student, I wanted to make sure my transition was going to...

  5. Headshot of Brenda Sanya
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Brenda Sanya '11MA Researches Citizenship, Immigration, and Education

    Brenda’s scholarly work and teaching benefit from the interdisciplinary approaches she learned in the GCS program. What is the focus of your work? As a scholar of citizenship, immigration, and education, my research is situated at the intersection of critical...

  6. Headshot of Kaitlin Maloney
    Student Story

    The True Value of the Kotzen Scholarship

    Kaitlin Maloney '19 shares her experience as a Kotzen Scholar! Why did you decide to major in political science and Africana studies? I switched my major numerous times before I found the right fit for me! During my spring semester...

  7. Headshot of Rama Srinivasan
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Rama Srinivasan ’10MA Pursued Interests in Gender, Sexuality and Law

    Rama reflects on how reading and engaging with critical theory in GCS helped her to navigate her PhD in Anthropology. What attracted you to the MA in gender and cultural studies (GCS) program at Simmons? I was very keen on...

  8. Headshot of Amy Stewart
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Amy Stewart ‘13MA on Being a PhD Candidate in Philosophy

    Amy reflects on the skills she cultivated at Simmons in preparation for doctoral work. What attracted you to the MA in gender and cultural studies (GCS) program at Simmons? After finishing my undergraduate work in psychology and gender studies, I...

  9. Stephen Ortega photo
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Ortega On The History Graduate Program

    Meet Professor Steve Ortega, Associate Professor of History! What do you teach in the graduate program at Simmons? I teach three graduate classes: 9/11 Narratives, Encounters: Contact, Connections and Conflict, and Collective Memory. The first two classes look to understand...

  10. 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...