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Alumnae/i in the News

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Inside Simmons’ Data Science and AI Major

Data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are everywhere — what does it mean to major in these areas, as an undergraduate? We spoke with a professor and graduate of Simmons’ Bachelor of Science in Data Science and AI to learn more about what the degree entails, and how it prepares students to enter a rapidly growing field.


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SLIS Alumna Views Librarians as ‘Informal’ Educators

Sarah Leveille ’26MS is the reference librarian for the Grafton Public Library in Grafton, Massachusetts. We spoke with her about the essential education she received from Simmons SLIS, the LibGuides she created, and the joys of librarianship.


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SLIS Alums Elected to NELA Executive Board

Kate Byroade ’98MS and Meghan Cericola ’20MS have been elected to serve as officers on the Executive Board of the New England Library Association (NELA).


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Mother of Three Balances Work and Graduate Nursing Program

Jackie Kelley ’13 ’26MSN earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Simmons’ School of Nursing (SON). After ten years of experience in the field, she returned to Simmons for the Master’s in Nursing (BSN to MSN) online program, with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Kelley shared her experience as a registered nurse and mother of three young children while in the nursing program.


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Regina Marshall ’98 Named CEO of Advocates

Regina Marshall '98 has spent her career advocating for people with disabilities, shaping public policy, and expanding access to care. Now, as Chief Executive Officer of Advocates, Inc., one of Massachusetts' largest providers of behavioral health and human services, she's leading an organization whose mission reflects the work she's devoted her life to.


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Finding the Story Beneath the Story

Gloria Respress-Churchwell ’18MFA, MA uncovers the human heart inside history’s stories.


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Children’s Literature Alumna Featured in WBUR

WBUR News profiled Boston-based educator, author, and editor Autumn Allen ’18MA/MFA. Allen just released her second young adult novel, You Only Live Twice (Kokila-Penguin Random House, 2026).


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SLIS Alumna Awardee Reflects on People-Centered Libraries

Tam Ha ’08MS, recipient of the 2026 Alumnae/i Lifetime Achievement Award, is the academic librarian for VinUniversity (Hanoi, Vietnam). We spoke with her about the pivotal mentorship she received at Simmons and the rewards of a career in librarianship.


Upcoming Alumnae/i Events

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Do You Have the Power to Pivot?

  • Sep 16, 2026
  • 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Virtual
 A Celebration of Connection and Legacy: Reuniting GSM/SOM Alumnae/i to Honor Co-Founding Dean Anne Jardim

SOM Alumnae/i Lunch: A Celebration of Connection and Legacy

  • Sep 17, 2026
  • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA
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Simmons Alumnae/i Gathering in New York City

  • Sep 22, 2026
  • 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  • Blazers Sports Bar, Brooklyn, NY