Simpson U News
Homecoming 2026 celebrates Simpson’s past while looking towards its future
Simpson University welcomes alumni, students, families and the Redding community to Homecoming 2026, Oct. 15-18. This year’s celebration marks Simpson’s 106th year, a history that began in 1921 in Seattle with the founding of Simpson Bible Institute and continued in San Francisco before the school settled in Redding in 1989. This Homecoming honors the alumni…
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Simpson Engineering wins two awards on a worldwide stage
Two research papers from Simpson University’s engineering program took top honors at the 2026 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, beating out submissions from engineering educators from around the world. Though ASEE began as a national society in the United States, its annual conference now draws engineers and educators…
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Simpson University Earns Highest National Rankings in Recent History
Simpson University placed in five categories of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, led by a fourth-place finish for Best Colleges for Veterans among regional colleges in the West. The university also ranked seventh for Best Value School in the West, 15th among Top Performers for Social Mobility, and tied for 14th…
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Commuter Life at Simpson University
North State Promise Opens the Door for More Local Students at Simpson University For students across Northern California, attending college close to home is becoming a more accessible option as Simpson University expands opportunities for local students through its new North State Promise. The initiative reflects Simpson’s commitment to investing in future local leaders while…
Simpson University Reaches Largest Undergraduate Enrollment in University History
Historic Undergraduate enrollment and 15% year-over-year growth in Degree Completion highlight continued university momentum REDDING, Calif. — Simpson University enrolled approximately 840 traditional undergraduate students for Fall 2026, the largest traditional undergraduate population in the university’s 106-year history. Total university enrollment reached 1,185 students across traditional undergraduate, degree completion and graduate programs, continuing a multiyear period…
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Simpson University Launches ASPIRE Scholarship for Degree Completion Students
New students can finish their bachelor’s degree in as little as 12 months for as little as $15,000 in tuition. For many adults, the goal of finishing a bachelor’s degree remains important long after they first started college. Work, family, finances, and other responsibilities can make returning to school feel difficult. Simpson University’s Degree Completion…
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Expanding the Gateway to World Service with New Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
New interdisciplinary program offers students the flexibility to pursue a major, secondary major, or minor while preparing for careers and service around the world. REDDING, Calif. — Simpson University is expanding opportunities for students to engage an increasingly interconnected world with the introduction of its new Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies. The interdisciplinary program,…
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Simpson University Board of Trustees Renews President Dr. Norman Hall’s Contract Through 2033
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REDDING, Calif. — The Simpson University Board of Trustees has approved the renewal of President Dr. Norman Hall’s contract for an additional seven years, extending his leadership through 2033 and reinforcing the university’s commitment to continued growth, stability, and mission-driven progress. Since assuming the presidency in 2017, Dr. Hall has guided Simpson University…
Simpson University School of Nursing Named Top-Ranked Private BSN Program in California; Also Recognized Among Top 10 Programs Statewide for 2025
Redding, Calif. — Simpson University has been recognized as the top-ranked private university offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in California, and has also been named one of the 10 Best Accredited BSN Programs in the state for 2025 by NursingProcess.org. Simpson University was recognized for its strong academic foundation, emphasis on nursing leadership,…
Simpson University Announces Largest Spring Incoming Class in Recent History
Redding, Calif. — Simpson University is projecting the largest incoming Spring class in recent school history, continuing a strong multi-year enrollment upswing across both traditional undergraduate, high school dual enrollees, and adult learner pathways. This Spring, the university is seeing a 40% year-over-year increase in new Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) students and a 30% year-over-year increase in…
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