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  1. Alumnae/i Feature

    Working for Social Justice with Mytrang Nguyen ’93

    Why did you decide to attend Simmons? The idea of a woman-centered education was appealing to me, as I had attended an all-girl’s school in the Washington D.C. area since the fourth grade. I had family members who had attended...

  2. Kate Farrell
    Student Story

    How the Ifill Forum Gave Kate Farrell ’23 Hope for Democracy

    Kate Farrell ’23 fills us in on participating in the Ifill Forum and how alumna Gwen Ifill's legacy is felt in the Simmons classroom.

  3. Karina Sumano and Delaney Sieber
    Student Story

    Ifill Graduate Students’ Thesis Presentations: Abolition, Women’s Social Movements, and Southern Baking

    On December 15, 2021, Ifill College students from the Graduate programs in History and Gender & Cultural Studies presented their research at the virtual fall 2021 Colloquia. Thirteen students shared their work in front of peers, faculty, family, and friends...

  4. Professor Laura Prieto is the 2021 Alden Poole Faculty Award winner. Members of the Simmons community voice their congratulations to Professor Prieto. Click to play the video|
    Announcement

    Professor Laura Prieto Receives 2021 Alden Poole Faculty Mentor Award

    Congratulations to Professor and Alumni Chair in Public Humanities Laura Prieto! The Faculty Mentor Award recognizes a faculty member in the Ifill College who has had a profound impact on the life, career, or direction of students at Simmons University.

  5. Simmons University Main College Building
    Announcement

    Passionate Leaders Project: Fall 2021 Cohort

    The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Learn what the Fall 2021 Cohort is up to!

  6. Katie Cole, student in the communications and political science degree programs
    Student Story

    Behind the Scenes: Katie Cole '22 on the Gwen Ifill/PBS NewsHour Fellowship

    From attending team meetings to pitching stories, Katie Cole loved every aspect of her fellowship with PBS NewsHour. We caught up with Katie about this experience and getting her work promoted on-air by Judy Woodruff herself.

  7. Bianca Valerio with City of Pasadena monument
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Bianca Valerio '13 Becomes First Hispanic Woman Elected to Pasadena City Council

    As an artist and elected official, Bianca Valerio takes a creative approach to her community's problems. We spoke with Valerio about her journey into local politics and her hope to redefine what young women in her community are capable of.

  8. Abhilasha Natarajan, bachelor of social work (bsw) student
    Student Story

    Abhilasha Natarajan ‘22 Thrives at the Intersection of Art and Social Work

    Natarajan is the creative vision behind “Re-assembling” and “Bound Together.” Both exhibits are currently on display in the Management and Academic Building (4th floor) and the Main College Building (4th floor). Learn about her journey.

  9. Ifill Forum event signage Click to play the video|
    Campus & Community

    The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities Hosts Ifill Forum "Truth, Resilience, and Democracy"

    Associate Professor Traci Griffith moderated a discussion between Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America, Kevin Merida, editor of the Los Angeles Times, and student panelists, Kate Farrell ‘23 and Kylie Collins ‘23.

  10. Rayna Danis, student in the gender and cultural studies and public policy masters program
    Student Story

    Rayna Danis ’22MA, ’22MPP Makes an Impact with the Joint Master's in Gender and Cultural Studies and Public Policy

    Rayna Danis '22MA, '22MPP never expected to get her masters, but then she found her passion for affecting inclusive policy change. We spoke with Rayna about the joint master's program and how it's helping her on this journey.