News & Stories

Get the inside scoop on all things Simpson and meet our amazing #ONESimpson community.

Find a News Article or Story

  1. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 09 Josh Blackford: On Top of His Game

    May 28, 2025

    Vice President, Operations & Stadium General Manager, Sporting Kansas City
    B.A. Sport Administration
    M.S. Counseling, Kansas State University

    “Simpson provided the foundation for my professional journey. The small college environment helped make my education more personal, more relevant, and more well-rounded.”

  2. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 10 Tara (Christensen) Wachendorf: The Joy of Leading and Giving

    May 28, 2025

    President, GreenState Foundation
    Vice President, Public Relations, GreenState Credit Union
    B.A.: Marketing

    “Simpson is the best experience I could have asked for. It forced me to try new things, step outside my comfort zone and learn to communicate more confidently.”

  3. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 11 Michael Schwoll: Doing Business in Good Taste

    May 28, 2025

    Sales Director, Grand Napa Vineyards
    B.A.: International Business

    “Simpson College helped me understand the importance of international business and marketing, especially in today’s world.”

  4. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 12 Jessica Mallow Gulley: Making Magical Music Memories

    May 28, 2025

    President and CEO, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
    B.M. Vocal Performance
    M.A. Arts Management, American University

    “My training at Simpson to be an opera singer and musician, and [Simpson’s] in-depth music curriculum set me up better than anywhere in the country could have for a professional career.”

  5. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 13 Brenton Minish: Always a Team Player

    May 28, 2025

    Director of Partnerships, Otto
    B.A. Business Management
    MBA Wake Forest University

    “Simpson has played a huge part in my success. It gave me exposure to areas I would have never been exposed to at other schools.”

  6. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 14 Shanice Whitney: Finding Her Place in the World

    May 28, 2025

    Elementary Teacher, Dubai, UAE
    Founder, Teach Travel Thrive
    B.A.: Elementary Education

    “Simpson helped me shape my ability to lead and inspire. There were certainly challenges, but those experiences taught me the importance of surrounding myself with people who truly care about me and want to uplift me.”

  7. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 15 Mariah K. Young: Innovative Strategist

    May 28, 2025

    Customer Experience and Growth Strategy, VML
    B.A.: Business and Journalism

    “Professor Brian Steffen was the single biggest influence in helping to prepare and shape me as a person and professional. He challenged me to be a stronger critical thinker, while nurturing my natural curiosity.”

  8. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 16 Louis Joslyn: Pursuing the Science of Healing

    May 28, 2025

    Principal Scientist, Genentech
    B.A. Math and Computer Science
    Ph.D Bioinformatics & Computational Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School

    “The diverse and broad curriculum at Simpson allowed me to develop into an interdisciplinary student and researcher — an aspect I consider critical for successful research and collaboration in my field.”

  9. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 17 Britney Appelgate: Transforming Communities

    May 28, 2025

    Vice President, Community Relations, Wells Fargo
    B.A. Social Justice, Philosophy and Spanish

    “I can’t thank Simpson enough for the profound impact it’s had on my life. My professors, mentors and friends helped me build the confidence to take on leadership roles I might not have otherwise pursued.”

  10. Taking the World by Storm

    Class of 18 Casey Nickel: Leveraging Connections

    May 28, 2025

    Founder and President, Cupola Consulting, LLC
    Director of Government Affairs, CWL Group
    B.A. Political Science

    “Simpson’s encouragement to participate in multiple activities both in and out of the classroom provided flexibility to make the most of my college experience, accelerating my career after graduation.”