In this video, Mary Varney ’28 shares why pursuing a STEM major at a women-centered university can be incredibly empowering. She reflects on the supportive academic environment, mentorship opportunities, and the confidence students gain when women lead in science and research spaces. Produced as part of the Studio 5 team, this video was created through my work in the university’s Communications and Marketing department to highlight student experiences and opportunities, including where to find research fellowships on campus.

Mary Varney ’28 discusses how she is using the Neurobiology track of the Neuroscience major to prepare for medical school, immersing herself in subjects such as organic chemistry, molecular biology, and the biological mechanisms that shape brain function. This video was produced through my work with the Studio 5 team in the university’s Communications and Marketing office, where I helped create student spotlight content that showcases academic pathways and ambitions.

In this video, Amelia McNeil ’26 shares her experience as a Communications major, highlighting the skills, opportunities, and creative pathways the program offers. The video was created as part of my work with the Studio 5 team in the university’s Communications and Marketing department, where I helped produce student-focused content that showcases academic programs and student voices.

No Room Near Campus: Simmons Students Struggle With High Rent in Fenway is a 1:30-minute video journalism package produced and written by Micah Guillermo for COMM 322: Video Journalism at Simmons University. The segment explores the challenges Simmons University students face in finding affordable housing near campus, highlighting rising rent prices in Fenway and the impact on student life.

Panday is a short documentary set in Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines, that tells the story of a fading yet enduring tradition of Filipino blacksmithing. At the center of the film is Warlito Saliganan, a magpapanday who has dedicated nearly 40 years to the craft, a skill he inherited from his stepfather, Monico Saliganan. Through the rhythm of hammer against steel and the quiet persistence of daily labor, the film captures not only the making of tools but the forging of legacy, identity, and cultural memory. As modernization reshapes rural life, Panday reflects on the importance of preserving traditions passed from one generation to the next. The documentary is produced and written by Micah Joyce Saliganan Guillermo