We spoke to author and illustrator Damian Alexander ’18MFA about how he found his creative home in writing and illustrating books for young adults, and what drew him to the Simmons Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children.

• Careers and Internships
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Bonner Community Leaders Program is a unique opportunity for students who want to combine a strong commitment to service with personal growth, teamwork, leadership development, and scholarship. This academic year, Simmons announced a new cohort of Bonner Leaders including Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29.

• Awards and Honors
• Community Engagement
• Leadership

Dr. Elizabeth “Betty” Rawlins ’67MSEd, ’03HD (1927–2024) was a beloved mentor and impactful leader to generations of Simmons students. To celebrate Black History Month (February), we are spotlighting the Elizabeth B. Rawlins Papers housed within the Simmons University Archives.

• Mentorship

Brittany Durgin ’17MS, director of the Moultonborough Public Library, has received the Library Director of the Year Award from the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership

The Colleges of the Fenway (COF) recently celebrated the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Simmons University. City of Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Segun Idowu served as this year’s keynote speaker.

• Community Engagement
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Traditions & Annual Events

Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, has honored Dr. Sara J. McKenzie ’93MBA with inclusion in Who's Who in the World.

• Awards and Honors

Oona Metz ’93MSW is a therapist who leads therapy groups and supports women in transition. We spoke with her about her new book on navigating divorce and the essential training she received at Simmons.

• Careers and Internships

A new Women’s Sports Management Advisory Board delivers elite expertise and hands-on industry perspectives to advance student success in the rapidly growing women’s sports sector.

Jyl Collins is the senior lab manager for the Department of Biology and the assistant coach for the Simmons Tennis team. To honor National Mentoring Month (January) and National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 4), we spoke with her about the mentorship she provides in academics and athletics.

• Athletics
• Mentorship
• Science and Technology

Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Development for the School of Social Work, was named a Social Work Pioneer by the National Association of Social Workers Foundation.

• Awards and Honors