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HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE

STILL REMARKABLE

Building on a legacy of faith, social justice, and academic excellence, Simmons College of Kentucky continues to work within a culture of innovation sparked by our founders in 1879. Today, Simmons is staking its’ claim as a premier institution.


Simmons College of Kentucky Fall Preview Day
Simmons College of Kentucky is excited to announce our Fall Preview Day on September 16th; beginning at 9AM. We will welcome prospective students to campus in order to expose them to the full range of our HBCU experience. Students and families will tour campus, meet faculty and staff, and see performances from our band, dance… Continue reading Simmons College of Kentucky Fall Preview Day
SCKY Staff Member Ariel Thompson crowned Miss Black USA 2023
Simmons Nation wishes to congratulate our very own Ariel Thompson on becoming Miss Black USA on August 6th. Ariel has previously competed in the Miss Kentucky and Miss Kentucky Earth pageants, and will now serve as Miss Black USA for the next year. Ms. Thompson serves Simmons as our Student and Resident Life Program Coordinator.… Continue reading SCKY Staff Member Ariel Thompson crowned Miss Black USA 2023
Simmons College and University of Louisville partner on healthy neighborhoods project
What characteristics of a neighborhood contribute to the health of its residents – or reduce it? The University of Louisville and Simmons College of Kentucky are embarking on a new project to answer that question and discover how changing a place can improve the health of its residents. A $500,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation… Continue reading Simmons College and University of Louisville partner on healthy neighborhoods project

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