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Building Confidence to Lead in Online Degree Program

Simmons’ online degree completion program gave Rashida Alisha Hagakore ‘24 more than a degree in business — it transformed her career trajectory. Gaining confidence, leadership skills, and a new professional identity, she advanced into a supervisory role and now approaches her work with clarity, strategy, and purpose.

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Social Work Alum Advances Community Mental Health

Jordyn Hagar '23PhD reflects on how the Social Work PhD helped her successfully develop and disseminate her mental health awareness training program, Stronger Together, which is now accessible online.

A Global Perspective on Nutrition

Recent graduate Mishal Ali '26 reflects on how learning home-cooked Pakistani cuisine informed her studies in nutrition and dietetics at Simmons.

Bridging Public Art and Public Service

Art history major Cathie Behrend ’70 recently received a Legacy Award from the 92nd Street Y in New York City. We spoke with her about receiving this honor, her love of art and public service, and her Simmons experience.

Two photos side by side: Jessica Chapel ’19MS and Katelyn Duncan ’16MS

SLIS Alumnae/i Named Movers & Shakers

Jessica Chapel ’19MS and Katelyn Duncan ’16MS were selected for the 2026 Movers & Shakers by Library Journal.

Laura Doran and her colleague, Isabella Pino, at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon

Communications Alumna Finds Her Place in the Sports Industry

Laura Doran ’09 has made her career in sports. Now a member of the Advisory Board for the business and leadership in women’s sports concentration, Doran shares how Simmons can prepare students to enter this growing field.

Dual Degree Alumnus Found His Voice at Simmons

Alec Chunn '15MA/MS reflects on how the Children's Literature & Library Science dual degree has informed his work as a reviewer of children's literature, a jurist for literary prizes, and a Youth Librarian at Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon.

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Nursing Alumna Reflects on Impact of Art and Music

Roberta Holder-Mosley ’73 shares reflections on her long career in nursing, midwifery, and public service, as well as how art history, poetry, and Glee Club added richness to her Simmons experience.