In this project Professor Sohrabji is studying the impact of foreign aid on Ghana’s growth. The benefits of aid are fiercely debated in economic development literature. The debate has influenced policy agendas in the development works with implications for economic...

• Research

Kallie tells us about her unique internship and pursuing a career in her grandfather's footsteps. On pursuing journalism My decision to study journalism is ultimately because of my grandfather. Growing up, he would tell stories about his experience as a...

• Careers and Internships
• Transfer Student

Professor Thompson’s chapbook of prose poems builds on her scholarship on social justice and her work as a poet. The manuscript takes its name from justonics (justice and ebonics) to create a vocabulary based on turning proper nouns of activists...

• Research

Academic Advisor, Sara Purisky '15, '17MS shares her expert advice to help you prepare for finals. Stay organized Try making a checklist of every exam, presentation and paper due until the end of the semester. This will help you keep...

• Health and Wellness

Matt tells us how he turned his passion for food and nutrition into a business. On pursuing nutrition Cooking (and eating) has always been a passion of mine. I considered going to culinary school and becoming a chef, but I...

• Careers and Internships
• Behavioral and Health Sciences

As Student Director of Education Sparks, Courtney discusses the value of learning beyond the classroom. On choosing Simmons I've always wanted to work in a field where I can help others — nursing allows me to combine my passion for...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Community Engagement

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...

• Awards and Honors
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We caught up with Adriene about her work with the Greater Boston Food Bank. Did a particular experience or person inspire you to pursue your career in nutrition? I had just moved to Boston and was working as a cook...

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Community Engagement
• Careers and Internships
• Behavioral and Health Sciences

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...

• Careers and Internships
• Community Engagement

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...

• Gwen Ifill