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…

Erik Lickiss had his life mapped out. He would attend a big university. He would play football. He would enjoy a long career as a physical therapist. Then everything changed. More…

When she arrived at Simpson, Beverly Thiele was a country-western singer who normally performed at wedding dances and in the Blue Bird Tavern in Elma, Iowa, her home town of 600 people. More…

When Mike Fisher ’06, applied for the job of teaching band at West Marshall High School in State Center, Iowa, the marching band consisted of 12 students. More…

“I felt more confident in fine art, and it was a little more solitary. It allowed me to really focus my attention without distractions.” More…