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  1. Faculty on the Forefront

    Coding for a Cause

    June 20, 2023

    When Simpson Computer Science Professor Mark Brodie suffered a stroke in 2019, he couldn't imagine that it would spark one of his most important coding projects. Inspired by what he learned during his rehabilitation process, Brodie and his wife, Carolyn — also a Simpson computer science faculty member — partnered to create an app to help other stroke survivors.

  2. Taking the World by Storm

    Driving Innovation

    June 20, 2023

    No matter where Germany’s Jan Spreitzenbarth ’11 travels, you will always find him at the intersection of global supply chain management and mind-blowing technology.

  3. Taking the World by Storm

    Image Builder

    June 20, 2023

    Vista Kalipa ’04 is dedicated to delivering stories that sell. As owner of OnPoint Public Relations in his native South Africa, he helps organizations and businesses gain public prominence and trust. It starts with creating credibility for his own brand.

  4. Taking the World by Storm

    Just For Kicks & Dribbles

    June 20, 2023

    Cassie “Cash” Nash ’23 is her name, scoring and stealing are her game. No one can stop her, but she stops everyone. Nash’s dazzling dominance in two sports this year earned her A-R-C Offensive MVP and Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors in soccer and basketball, respectively.

  5. Taking the World by Storm

    Keeping Dreams Alive

    June 20, 2023

    Fighting HIV/AIDS has been a heart-tugging calling for Ishaya David ’17 since he was a teenager in his native Nigeria. Today, the Quad Cities UnityPoint pharmacist continues his quest to improve the healthcare and well-being of African youth as president of the NGO Dreams Alive. But with more than 6,000 miles separating his career from his life’s passion, it’s a considerable challenge to manage both priorities.

  6. Taking the World by Storm

    Keeping Up With "Globally Colbee"

    June 20, 2023

    Growing up in a rural Iowa community of 2000 people, Colbee Cunningham ’23 says she didn’t really have a lot of opportunities to explore the world. But at Simpson College she put together an amazing global portfolio — accomplishing more in eight semesters than even seems possible. She’s thousands of miles ahead of the pack in pursuing her career dreams.

  7. Taking the World by Storm

    Moving Quickly

    June 20, 2023

    Mountaineer, marathoner and prolific problem solver Shristi Upreti ’05 is always up for a new challenge. The math graduate from Nepal uses her competitive spirit and unquenchable curiosity to help Adidas stay ahead of the game as the second-largest sportswear manufacturer in the world.