In honor of National Library Week, Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) hosted a virtual award ceremony and alumnae/i panel discussion, “Building a Career in LIS: Lessons, Milestones, and Whatever Comes Next in the Age of AI.”

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships

Two dozen students presented on a wide range of topics at the STEM Colloquium 2026, presented by the School of Sciences and Health Professions. The event showcased student research, including oral and poster presentations.

• Research
• Science and Technology
• Traditions & Annual Events

Boston Magazine has published its 2026 list of 150 Most Influential Bostonians. President Lynn Perry Wooten was among the recognized individuals.

• Awards and Honors
• Leadership

The 2026 Robert M. Gay Memorial Lecture featured Tiya Miles, the Michael Garvey Professor of History and Radcliffe Alumnae Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Miles spoke about spiritual and ecological approaches to reconstructing and understanding Harriet Tubman.

• Traditions & Annual Events

Simmons University’s School of Nursing (SON) welcomed six new faculty members this academic year. We asked our new faculty members what they want their students to know about nursing today, and about an experience that changed how they viewed their profession.

The Colleges of the Fenway recently hosted “From Classroom to Career in the Age of AI,” featuring panelists from diverse industries. Speakers discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the workplace and how those in higher education can help prepare students for this new professional landscape.

Simmons University recently hosted a Presidential Panel and Alumnae/i Tea in celebration of women’s college education. Planned in collaboration with the Women’s College Coalition, the event featured a panel discussion with presidents of Saint Mary’s College, Barnard College, and Mount Holyoke College, moderated by Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten.

The Carlotta Simulation is an interprofessional simulation lab established by Simmons’ School of Nursing faculty. It has been developed into an invaluable experience for students of nursing, physical therapy, and nutrition. This year, School of Social Work students have also been invited to participate.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Clinical Experience

Robert Henry “Bob” Oppenheim, who was a professor in the Simmons University Department of Art and Music for more than 40 years, has passed away. He was 82 years old.

• In Memoriam

The Simmons School of Management (SOM) recently held a virtual panel to discuss the rise of women’s sports and new career pathways in the industry. Attended by prospective graduate students, the panel included four industry leaders in the business of women’s sports and was moderated by media executive and Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis.