Alumnae/i and Friends
Strengthen your relationship with Simmons today.
A network of leaders for our community and the world.
The Simmons Alumnae/i network is a diverse, interconnected community of passionate professionals.
No matter your background or career path, if you graduated from Simmons you share a bond with more than 50,000 alumnae/i across the country and all over the world.
Simmons Network
Simmons Network is an online community exclusive to Simmons alumnae/i and students to empower you to connect with each other and build your personal and professional networks.
Reunion 2025
Prepare for an unforgettable celebration as we mark 125 years of Simmons University! The Anniversary Reunion June 6-8, 2025 will be a historic event uniting all alumnae/i—undergraduate, graduate, and online—from across decades and around the globe for three days of memories, connections, and Simmons spirit! We also welcome the larger Simmons community to take part in this celebration, faculty, current and former Simmons community members are invited to join us in traveling down memory lane and making more magical moments. This reunion is also a fundraiser to celebrate and support generations of Simmons students eager to meet societal needs. Registration packages will include donation levels that will help us achieve our $500,000 scholarship goal for the weekend.
Simmons Alumnae/i Referral Program For Graduate Students
We all have a relative, friend, acquaintance, or colleague who we know would benefit from a graduate degree at Simmons. We want to help make that a reality by offering a $500 referral scholarship for any enrolling student who is nominated by a Simmons alum!
Double Shark Scholarship
Simmons alumnae/i, want to advance your career or move into a new field? With the new Double Shark Scholarship, Simmons makes it easy and affordable!
Give to Simmons
When you make a gift to Simmons, you know you’re making an investment that has long-term benefits. Your gift supports students who, like you, aspire to do great things in their lives and careers.
Connect With Simmons
Rekindle friendships. Make new business contacts. Connect with kindred spirits.
Alumnae/i Features
The Story Listener
Breanna J. McDaniel ’14MA is the author of four acclaimed picturebooks and the recipient of the 2025 Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award. On July 26, McDaniel will present a presentation with author-illustrator Vashti Harrison at the Summer Children's Literature Institute at Simmons University.
Alumna Artist Featured in Authority Magazine
Simmons alumna and multidisciplinary artist Natasha Di Fiore ’03, ’08MBA was recently featured in a profile published in Authority Magazine. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Di Fiore embraces the values of collaboration, creativity, and resilience. Her artistic expertise spans fashion, music, modeling, and film.
Finding Purpose in School-Based Social Work
Diana Pelaez ’24MSW is a clinical social worker for the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) — the largest voluntary school-integration program in the country.
SLIS Alumnae/i Selected as Library Journal Movers and Shakers
Mallory (Walker) Wareham ’20MS and Jason Homer ’11MS, ’26PhD were named Movers & Shakers 2025 by Library Journal.
Digital Girlhoods and the Adult Response to Tweens Online
Katherine A Phelps ’13MA has published her first book, Digital Girlhoods (Temple University Press, 2025), exploring the potential pitfalls and opportunities for tween girls engaging in social media.
Simmons Alumna Centers Survivorship
Kenyora Lenair Johnson ’10, CEO of End Rape On Campus (EROC), is dedicated to elevating survivorship and centering marginalized populations. To honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we spoke with her about EROC’s bold initiatives, as well as Simmons’ intergenerational community.
SLIS Alumnus Co-Curates Major Jane Austen Exhibition
In February 2024, Dale Stinchcomb ’16MS, became the Drue Heinz Curator of Literary and Historical Manuscripts at the Morgan Library and Museum. We spoke with him about this unique role, his forthcoming co-curated exhibition on Jane Austen, and the essential training that he received at Simmons.
Alumna Delivers Trauma-Informed Care at Boston Children’s
Rachel Nyakako is a clinical social worker in the Children’s Hospital Primary Care Center (CHPCC) at Boston Children’s Hospital. She serves as a link for patients and families in need of mental and behavioral healthcare and resources.
Alumnae/i & Friends
Executive Education
Executive Education is dedicated to working with organizations and individuals to develop more diverse and successful leadership teams that can effectively meet tomorrow’s challenges.
Alumnae/i directory
One of the special things about Simmons alumnae/i is that they want to help other alumnae/i! Our database allows you to connect and network with alums who share your professional interest, or can offer career advice.
Upcoming Alumnae/i Events
Family and Friends Weekend 2025
- Oct 3, 2025 to Oct 4, 2025
- All Day
- Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115