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Simmons College of Kentucky creating ‘Second Chance’ pipeline from prison to college

Simmons College of Kentucky expanding its digital footprint thanks to nearly $3 million grant

Simmons College and University of Kentucky Announce New Partnership

Dr. Jemar Tisby to join faculty of Simmons College of Kentucky

2022 Graduation Announcement

Brown-Forman Foundation announces $50M investment to help west Louisville organizations

A strong Louisville must include a strong HBCU: Opinion

Spalding University, Simmons College form partnership to expand resources for students

$500K investment made to Simmons College for Data Science

Simmons College Gets New Highway Signs

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Simmons College of Kentucky creating ‘Second Chance’ pipeline from prison to college
Simmons College of Kentucky expanding its digital footprint thanks to nearly $3 million grant
Simmons College and University of Kentucky Announce New Partnership
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Simmons College of Kentucky and the University of Kentucky have formalized an agreement that leaders say will expand pathways for their students. Simmons, Louisville's only historically Black college, hosted an announcement with UK on its campus Tuesday. "This partnership will bring people together to allow us to build a trusting relationship that bridges divides that… Continue reading Simmons College and University of Kentucky Announce New Partnership
Dr. Jemar Tisby to join faculty of Simmons College of Kentucky
Dr. Jemar Tisby will join the faculty of Simmons College of Kentucky as a Professor of History beginning October 10, 2022. Tisby will be responsible for teaching, participating in the life of the college, and engaging in collaborative efforts with internal and external partners.   As part of his position, Tisby will actively contribute to… Continue reading Dr. Jemar Tisby to join faculty of Simmons College of Kentucky
2022 Graduation Announcement
We would like to recognize our 2022 graduates for their outstanding achievements Associates of Arts in General Studies Kelexus Maliani Jada Smith Associate of Arts in Religious Studies Michael Springer Jared Thomas Bachelors of Arts in Business Entrepreneurship Deja Ellis Tomeca Faulkner Isaiah Haley Kia Moore James Mosely Korey Mosley Tayquan Spencer Smith Kinisha Todd… Continue reading 2022 Graduation Announcement
Brown-Forman Foundation announces $50M investment to help west Louisville organizations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A major investment will pour money into five west Louisville-based organizations that would impact educational opportunities from early childhood through adult learning. The Brown-Forman Foundation announced the $50 million donation on Tuesday, and it includes a commitment to help the organizations increase their reach in the community. They include AMPED and the Louisville Urban… Continue reading Brown-Forman Foundation announces $50M investment to help west Louisville organizations
A strong Louisville must include a strong HBCU: Opinion
On the first day of Black History Month earlier this year, when America awoke to the news of bomb threats made against historically Black colleges, JP Morgan Chase announced a half-million-dollar grant to Louisville’s HBCU, Simmons College of Kentucky. JPMC is funding Simmons and our partner, Louisville Future of Work, to build data science into… Continue reading A strong Louisville must include a strong HBCU: Opinion
Spalding University, Simmons College form partnership to expand resources for students
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Two Louisville universities are teaming up to provide better resources to their students and staff. The two schools have advocated for better programs for each other for years, and on Thursday morning, the presidents of both universities put pen to paper to make that relationship official.
$500K investment made to Simmons College for Data Science
  Simmons College of Kentucky is addressing the diversity gap in the data science field with the help of a $500,000 donation from JP Morgan Chase. Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, Simmons College president, said any investment in the city's only historically Black college is one the greatest. "This wonderful institution, JP Morgan Chase, is saying… Continue reading $500K investment made to Simmons College for Data Science
Simmons College Gets New Highway Signs
On Wednesday, the state unveiled two signs that will be placed along Interstate 65 in Jefferson County. Crews will install another one on St. Catherine Street, near South Seventh Street, near Simmons College of Kentucky in downtown Louisville. Louisville and Frankfort are home to the only two historically black colleges or universities in the Commonwealth:… Continue reading Simmons College Gets New Highway Signs

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