Simpson University Degree-Completion Program Receives Top Ranking

Simpson University has been awarded top ranking status for Best Colleges In California by Intelligent.com, including Best for Adult Degree Completion.

Black Bear Diner Founder to Speak at Simpson University Business Luncheon

Bruce Dean, executive chair and co-founder of Black Bear Diner, will share the story of his business success at the annual Simpson University Business Leadership Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Simpson University for Seniors is offering two courses in April on Christian faith and practice in American history, and aviation in the U.S.

Simpson University senior Isabel Harris will be a guest speaker at a virtual International Women’s Day celebration organized by eight groups in her hometown of Colorado Springs, Colo. The March 6 event is themed “Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights for an Equal Future,” and Harris will be one of three featured speakers. The event is open to everyone.

Military reservist Jared Briggs of Redding earned his B.A. in organizational leadership online through Simpson University’s adult degree-completion program.

Simpson University for Seniors is gearing up for spring classes on a variety of topics, including the ancient Mediterranean, Christian faith in American history, aviation history in the U.S., and the Protestant Reformation.

by Simpson U News editor
Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021
Alumni

Simpson University alumna Rochelle Barajas leads the state’s northernmost chapter of the Femineers, a program designed to encourage more girls to pursue education and careers in STEM.

by Simpson U News editor
Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021
Diversity

Welcoming students back to campus after winter break, Simpson University launched spring semester with a common day of learning in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Guest speakers joined morning classes via Zoom to discuss topics related to racism, hope, and how Dr. King’s dream and legacy can be applied today. An evening panel discussion was also held online.

by Simpson U News editor
Posted on January 14, 2021January 15, 2021
Betty M. Dean School of Nursing

Simpson University nursing students are partnering with a local hospital to help provide additional patient care during the pandemic, while also gaining valuable clinical experience.

by Simpson U News editor
Posted on January 13, 2021January 14, 2021
Alumni

REDDING, Calif.—The Redding community and Simpson University are mourning the loss of an alumnus known for his dedicated service to people experiencing homelessness. Bill Hartman, who graduated with a bachelor of arts in organizational leadership from the School of Adult Studies degree-completion program in 2018, served as guest services manager at the Good News Rescue Mission in Redding. He was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 on Dec. 18 and passed away on Dec. 23. He was 57.

Arianna Kampton, a senior from Napa, Calif., is using what she’s learned during her time as a student in Simpson University’s Betty M. Dean School of Nursing to help people during the COVID-19 crisis. Last summer, Arianna spent two months working as an emergency medical technician in Orange County at a makeshift hospital, spending 13-15 hours a day with COVID-19 patients. She also served on strike teams that went to nursing homes throughout California that had been impacted by coronavirus cases.

Wrapping up its first full season, Simpson University’s bass fishing team has been named FLW’s Western Conference School of the Year. The team, which was ranked No. 1 among California college fishing teams after its inaugural season in 2019, is currently the nation’s top West Coast college team, listed at No. 59 in the nation (as of Nov. 19) in the School of the Year standings from Bass Pro Shops.

A special ceremony celebrating the 260 graduates of Simpson University’s Class of 2020 is scheduled to air “live” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, on the university’s YouTube page. The online ceremony–honoring spring, summer and fall graduates–will follow the structure of an in-person commencement with introductions, speakers, special music, and presentation of the graduates.

Simpson University Upward Bound program participant Bradley Ramsey, a senior at Anderson Union High School, has been awarded a highly competitive scholarship to one of the nation’s top-ranked universities.

by Simpson U News editor
Posted on December 2, 2020December 15, 2020
Graduation

Simpson University will celebrate 260 graduates of the Class of 2020 with a special virtual ceremony that will air “live” on Dec. 19. The ceremony will honor the achievements of spring, summer and fall graduates in all programs.

Simpson University’s School of Adult Studies recently inducted two North State graduates into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors Society during a special virtual ceremony.

by Simpson U News editor
Posted on November 12, 2020December 7, 2020
Bass Fishing Team

Ranked nationally as the top West Coast college team, Simpson University Simpson University’s bass fishing team is excited to announce a first annual fundraising tournament on its home waters of Lake Shasta on Dec. 12, in conjunction with Phil’s Propellers of Shasta Lake.

by Simpson U News editor
Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020
WorldSERVE

Simpson University’s WorldSERVE missions program recently celebrated Global Impact Week on campus with special guests Dr. David Thompson and his wife, Rebecca, medical missionaries for more than 40 years.

Simpson University has been granted a 10-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for its baccalaureate degree program in nursing.

With COVID precautions in place, approximately 80 Simpson University staff and faculty recently upheld a 16-year Day of Service tradition to the Redding community.