“The impetus for my doing the first May Term was the idea of bringing the world back home and wanting young adults to have an understanding of the developing world in Southeast Asia,” More…

For Jorie Landers ’12, the Study Abroad experience didn’t end when she left Thailand. More…

“All of the teachers that taught me helped shape me in some way, I think. The faculty were always willing to help and guide me in my development as a musician. They also provided good examples to follow through their own pursuit of excellence and the passion with which they taught.” More…

I had not come to Simpson intending to be an English major, but after taking a class with Nancy St. Clair, I realized that I was born for English, and quickly began making up for lost time. More…

Study abroad opportunity led to Fulbright
opportunity. More…

The distance from a small dirt farm in Iowa to the wonders of outer space can only be measured in light years—both literally and figuratively. More…

Even at a young age, Dr. Jane Paulsen knew that what she wanted out of life more than anything was to help people. More…

When it comes to finding oil and natural gas in the Texas Panhandle, thorough research and motivation are crucial. And that’s something Thomas Cambridge ’57 knows a lot about. More…

John Arthur ’77 remembers a lot about Simpson College — such as selling organic food in Brenton Student Center as another meal option for students who were interested in healthier meals like he was. More…

It was on one of her first nights at Simpson, in her dorm room in Mary Berry Hall, when Dr. Jean Sanders told her roommates that she was going to major in science and, someday, go on to medical school. Her comment was met with rolled eyes and a quick, “Sure you will.” More…

Ask Dr. Travis Mickle and he’ll tell you straight up … there are no easy A’s at Simpson. More…

For most people insect repellent is a necessity during outdoor activities throughout the summer. But for Clint Meyer, repelling insects is the last thing he wants to do. More…