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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Research sparks Simpson startup
Research collaboration between professor and student produces innovative genetic technology
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Matt Turnley ’20
Three unique Exploreships helped Matt Turnely ’20 sharpen his passion for wildlife conservation and continue his education at BYU
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Brendan Owings ’20
Balancing extracurricular activites with coursework helped prepare the former student-athlete for the dental program at the University of Missouri-
[My professors] had such an impact because they got to know me individually and understand who I am as a person, not just another paper to gra
Katrina Hartman ’20![Simpson College graduate Katrina Hartman](/sites/default/files/2020-07/katrinahartman-grad1_1840x800.jpg)
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Emma Fleddermann ’20
An internship at Blank Park Zoo helped Emma Fleddermann ’20 chart her course for the future
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Molly Fisher ’20
Molly Fisher ’20 discovered her passion for coral reef conservation on a May Term trip to the Cayman Islands
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Congratulations to Stephen Henrich ’13: Finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
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Stephen Henrich, Rhodes Scholar Finalist and ’13 Alum
I would not hesitate at all to choose Simpson again!
Dr. Allison Boardman![Dr. Allison Boardman](/sites/default/files/2019-02/boardman.png)
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Adam Stewart '18
“I wanted a classroom size where I could have direct and immediate dialogue with professors.”
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Clint Meyer
The Bug Man
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Stephen Henrich '13
Triple Major With 4 Years Of Undergraduate Research
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Emily Magers '15
Research Project and Multiple Leadership Positions
Sarah Hale '13
EMC Insurance Actuary
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John Greaves '14
Summer Medical Research Studying Cells
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Haley Roecker '13
From Simpson to Veterinary School
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Nate Thomson '08
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Jacki Janecek '12
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Dennis May '18
Marine Student Strengthens Veteran’s Resources on Campus
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Walker Mask '17
Finds Success at His Time