According to an independent study, Simpson University has an annual economic impact in the city of Redding of $55 million. In the six-county region of Shasta, Tehama, Trinity, Siskiyou, Lassen and Modoc counties, the private four-year university contributes more than $95 million to the economy through operations, capital investments, ancillary spending, and wage premiums. For the complete article, please CLICK HERE.Simpson University is one of the few West Coast colleges to be open during the 2020-21 school year, working closely with public health officials to follow COVID-19 protocols. Despite the significant challenges presented by the pandemic, Simpson University has experienced enrollment growth for three consecutive years. Here are five recent notable reasons to cheer for “Redding’s hometown university”:
• Simpson University’s Betty M. Dean School of Nursing is ranked No. 7 among California nursing schools (see article).
• Simpson University’s Bass Fishing Team was named Western Conference School of the Year by Major League Fishing (see article).
• New athletic programs: swimming and diving, track and field, men’s volleyball, and women’s wrestling (simpsonredhawks.com)
• New academic programs: kinesiology, digital media, computer information systems, engineering, and online business administration
• Simpson University received its sixth federal grant in three years to help students stay in school, graduate, and find meaningful employment — $1.3 million for the Student Support Services program (see article). Other grants support Upward Bound and GEAR UP, working in North State middle and high schools.
