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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

A collage of the 2026 Bonner Leaders: Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29

Meet Our 2025–26 Bonner Community Leaders

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New Master’s Degree Focuses on Business of Women’s Sports

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  1. Cathie Behrend ’70
    Alumnae/i Feature

    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.

  2. Joan Vera ’27MSN
    Student Story

    Forging a Path in Community Health

    Joan Vera ’27MSN shares her experience in the direct entry Master of Science in nursing and post-graduate certificate family nurse practitioner (MSN/PGC FNP), an accelerated program for students who completed a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of nursing.

  3. A Simmons softball player taking a swing
    Faculty Spotlight

    Faculty Quoted on the Power of Women’s Sports Industry

    School of Management Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis was quoted in an article in The Christian Science Monitor, “New investors change the game for women’s pro sports.”

  4. Two photos side by side: Jessica Chapel ’19MS and Katelyn Duncan ’16MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumnae/i Named Movers & Shakers

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

  5. Brinika Hargrove ’27
    Student Story

    Discovering a Social Work Calling at Simmons

    Brinika Hargrove ’27 found renewed hope and support through Simmons’ online degree completion program, balancing motherhood, work, and school with determination. Now pursuing social work, she’s channeling her experiences into a passion for advocacy, using her education to uplift families and communities in need.

  6. A healthcare worker holding a patent's hand and listening intently.
    Ask Simmons

    Why Learn Spanish for Healthcare Careers?

    Language skills matter more than ever in the diverse and multifaceted field of healthcare. Knowing Spanish is especially valuable and can make a real difference in your healthcare career.

  7. Laura Doran and her colleague, Isabella Pino, at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon
    Alumnae/i Feature

    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.

  8. A collage of archival photos of Professor Emeritus Donald W. Thomas, who served as a professor in the Department of Psychology at Simmons from 1966 to 1999
    Campus & Community

    In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Donald W. Thomas (1935–2026)

    Professor Emeritus Donald W. Thomas, who served as a professor in the Department of Psychology at Simmons from 1966 to 1999, passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on March 12, 2026. He was 90 years old.

  9. A large room with low bookshelves in the Simmons University library.
    Campus & Community

    SLIS Celebrates National Library Week with Virtual Event

    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.”

  10. A student discussing her research at the 2026 STEM Student Colloquium
    Campus & Community

    STEM Colloquium Celebrates Student Research

    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.