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  1. Headshot of Yasmeen Ibrahim
    Student Story

    Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling of Exclusivity with Yasmeen Ibrahim '22

    Congratulations to Yasmeen Ibrahim '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! We spoke with Yasmeen about her passion for design and her ambition to elevate her community by shining a positive light on her traditions and values.

  2. Kaitlyn Soligan Owens behind the bar.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Get Into Trouble: Alum-Owned Bar Lands on Esquire's List of Top 27 in America

    Gender and cultural studies alum, Kaitlyn Soligan Owens '12MA tells us about her journey into founding the successful Louisville haunt, Trouble Bar, and why it was important for her to build a safe, inclusive and comfortable space.

  3. Headshot of Abrielle Cunningham
    Student Story

    I'm Going to do Amazing Things: Abrielle Cunningham '23 on the Ifill Scholarship

    Congratulations to Abrielle Cunningham '23, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Abrielle's ambitions and how she hopes to do amazing things, just like Gwen Ifill.

  4. Headshot of Melody Tuan
    Student Story

    Melody Tuan '22: The Ifill Scholarship is a Chance to Carry on Gwen Ifill’s Legacy

    Congratulations to Melody Tuan '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Melody shares why she loves the Simmons community and the unimaginable power of Simmons students.

  5. Livic Iona sitting in a cafe
    Student Story

    Thinking Critically and Creatively: Livic Inoa '22 Combines Computer Science and Philosophy

    Congratulations to Livic Inoa '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Livic's journey to Simmons and the many influential professors that have helped along the way.

  6. Headshot of Ganad Neka
    Student Story

    Ganad Neka '23: I Want to Make an Impression on the World as Gwen Ifill Did

    Congratulations to Ganad Neka '23, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Read how Ganad hopes to be an inspiration to immigrants and refugees who have had similar experiences to hers.

  7. From top left: Catherine Cox '23, Brianna Desharnais '22, Julia Hart '21, Lauren Howard '22, Evangeline Kennedy '21, Irmana Monem '21, and Graciella Rios Ortega '21
    Announcement

    Passionate Leaders Project: Spring 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 Spring 2021 cohort is up to!

  8. Headshot of Gina Patterson
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Taking Initiative: Gina Patterson '06 on Giving and Leadership at Boston Medical Center

    As Boston Opportunity System (BOS) Collaborative Director at the Boston Medical Center, Patterson invests in local communities by bolstering the work of existing non-profits. Learn more about her work and how Simmons brought out the leader within.

  9. Headshot of Felipe Agudelo
    Faculty Spotlight

    Ambient Digital Racism: an Interview with Assistant Professor Felipe Agudelo

    Assistant Professor Felipe Agudelo discusses his current project, “It’s Not How You Say It, It’s What You Say: Ambient Digital Racism and Racist Discourses on Twitter," which examines counter narrative tweets to Black Lives Matter hashtags.

  10. Students in caps and gowns at Simmons University
    Announcement

    Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2021 with Commencement Speaker US Representative Ayanna Pressley

    Representative Pressley recognizes graduates for their accomplishments and says ‘we need all of you’ as the country continues to grapple with racial injustice and the global pandemic.