Simpson Success Stories
A student turns an international internship into a full-time job. A graduate uses math and medicine to save lives. An assistant professor receives funding to research Iowa streams. These are stories of how we thrive thanks to Simpson.
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Gwen Dickmann Hefner ’07
Influencer Gwen Dickmann Hefner ’07 builds social media following as The Makerista
CoryAnne Harrigan
English professor champions Iowa Food Cooperative, connecting local food producers with consumers
Eric Christensen ’94
Eric Christensen ’94 helped his family's 100-year old ranch stand out in a competitive market by telling its story
I always liked to dress. Even though I was going to class on campus, I definitely took my time in front of my little closet over in Kresge (Hall).
Renauld Shelton ’10
Brittany Peters ’21
From Indianola, online and everything in-between, Brittany Peters ’21 completed a winding journey to graduation
Education alumnus turns garage into library for kindergarteners
Amy Rowe ’12 offers personal collection of more than 2,000 books to her kindergarten class
Lyra Halsten ’21
Andrea Biklen Memorial Scholarship assists continuing and graduate student in reaching goal
Megan Cline ’20
A flexible evening and online program helped Megan Cline ’20 advance her career at Nationwide
I chose Simpson because of the many connections the college and its professors had to professionals in the workplace.
Connor Robson ’20
Gable Johnson ’20
Exploreships with nearby college athletic programs and professional sports teams helped Gable Johnson ’20 get accepted to graduate school at the Un
Erin Magoffie ’20
Highly-involved and civically-minded, Erin Magoffie ’20 will attend the University of Virginia School of Law
Matt Turnley ’20
Three unique Exploreships helped Matt Turnely ’20 sharpen his passion for wildlife conservation and continue his education at BYU
Morgan King ’20
Theatre arts major Morgan King ’20 serves as the Drama Director for Des Moines Public Schools, combining her love of theatre and education
Eric Mathis ’20
Vocal performance major Eric Mathis ’20 endured setbacks early in his college career to become a leading performer, ultimately getting accepted int
Brendan Owings ’20
Balancing extracurricular activites with coursework helped prepare the former student-athlete for the dental program at the University of Missouri-
Baillee Furst ’20
The marketing communications and event planning manager for the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce had a different career in mind before discoveri
Katrina Hartman ’20
A variety of Exploreships reaffirmed Katrina Hartman's decision to become a physician
Emma Fleddermann ’20
An internship at Blank Park Zoo helped Emma Fleddermann ’20 chart her course for the future
Sam Adeniyi ’20
Sam Adeniyi ’20 discovered the real world of cybersecurity at Simpson College
Truman Schmitt ’20
Truman Schmitt ’20 turned his internship into a full-time job as an actuary at Transamerica
Molly Fisher ’20
Molly Fisher ’20 discovered her passion for coral reef conservation on a May Term trip to the Cayman Islands
Stacey Olson ’20
Stacey Olson ’20 discovered her passion for the theatre following a guest lecture from a professional costume designer during her sophomore year at
Nick Janssen '20
Nick Janssen ’20 used two internships while at Simpson College to launch his auditing career at a Big Four accounting firm
Cole Hippen completes educational journey
Congratulations to Stephen Henrich ’13: Finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
Stephen Henrich, Rhodes Scholar Finalist and ’13 Alum
Dr. Allison Boardman
Simpson alumna accepts Golden Apple award
Internship with the Ripken Experience Benefits the Double Major
Moving Quickly, Sadie Engelken
On the Road to Affect Change
Simpson College receives grant from the LCS Foundation to create the LCS Health Services Leadership Fund
MacKenzie Bills
Kyle Liske '09
Meghan Chaffee ‘09
Sarah Hayes '17
"I intended to teach high school math but decided my individual math journey wasn't yet complete."
Jonathan Heitritter '18
Two Internships in Four Months
Danny Reetz '18
From the Marines to a Simpson Degree: Danny Reetz Finds His Success
Briana Stoever '18
Advice to Future Students: ‘Try everything.’
Braeden Ingersoll
Simpson Was a ‘First-Name’ Campus
Audrey LoVan '18
The Perfect Balance of STEM, Arts, and Athletics
Adam Stewart '18
“I wanted a classroom size where I could have direct and immediate dialogue with professors.”
Tracy Robson '08
Catholic Worker House
Sara Warrick Swansen '92
Youth Emergency Services and Shelter
Joel Clifton '89, Chris Hanson '99, Emily Beckmann '09
Lessing Flynn Advertising
Erik Lickiss '09
From The Football Field To Singing In Germany
Clint Meyer
The Bug Man
Travis Mickle '95
Pharmaceutical Research For ADHD
Mike Wilson '10
English and Spanish Major Working In Insurance
Katelyn McKone '14
Success Through Teaching Music
Natalie Nielsen '11
Band Instructor In Iowa