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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.

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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.

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Reunion 2025

An unforgettable celebration marked 125 years of Simmons University! The Anniversary Reunion June 6-8, 2025 was an historic event uniting more than 400 alumnae/i—undergraduate, graduate, and online—from across decades and around the globe for three days of memories, connections, and Simmons spirit! This reunion was also a fundraiser to celebrate and support generations of Simmons students eager to meet societal needs. 

Alumnae/i can access photos and recordings through Simmons Network!

Reunion 2025

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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!

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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!

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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.

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Connect With Simmons

Rekindle friendships. Make new business contacts. Connect with kindred spirits.

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Alumnae/i Features

Signs from a rent control rally in Somerville, MA. The Brazilian Portuguese translates to "Our Somerville, our budget."

Public Health Alum Addresses Housing Insecurity

Sam Geheran ’25MPH is passionate about the right to safe housing. We spoke with them about their research on unhoused populations, their interest in public health, and the inspiring atmosphere at Simmons.


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Alumna Communicates Scientific Discovery at National Park

Julia Rush ’24 is the 2025 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellow in Science Communication for the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park. We spoke with her about her love of journalism and the outdoors, and the essential training she received at Simmons.


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Alum Profiled for Dedication to Making Culture Accessible

Olawumi “Ola” Akinwumi ’13MA, who serves as president of the Roxbury Cultural District (RCD), is a dynamic cultural strategist, event producer, and community engagement leader who is committed to celebrating communities of color through arts, culture, and storytelling.


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A 3+3 PT Alum on the NFL Field

A graduate of the Simmons Accelerated Program in Health and Exercise Science & Physical Therapy (3+3), Alexia Malone Oliver ’16 ’18DPT is Assistant Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Denver Broncos. We spoke to her about what it means to treat players on and off the field.


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Alums Honor Black Women Trailblazers with On-Campus Plaques

English major Jacqueline Jones ’79 and Public Relations/Marketing Communications major Gia Elie ’24, both members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), recently commissioned dedicatory plaques to honor three Simmons alums who trailblazed the domains of health care, civil rights, and women’s history. We spoke with them about honoring historic Black alumnae/i and relishing lifelong sisterhood through AKA.


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Finish Your Undergraduate Degree at Simmons

Three Class of 2025 graduates of the Online Degree Completion Program share what makes the Simmons program special and a great option for students with full-time jobs and family responsibilities.


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SLIS Alumnae/i Curates Anti-Slavery Collection at Boston Public Library

Viv Williams ’19MS joined the staff of the Boston Public Library (BPL) as Curator of Modern Books and Manuscripts.


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Simmons Alumna Honored by Forbes

Lisa ("Liz") Kautz '99MBA was honored by Forbes in a 2025 listing of "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State."


Alumnae/i & Friends


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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

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Simmons and the City

  • Oct 23, 2025
  • 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • The Cornell Club New York, 6 E 44th St, New York, NY