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. Fill out the Simmons Alumnae/i Referral Form and if the person you nominated enrolls, they will receive the $500 Simmons Friend Scholarship.
- Nominate a potential Simmons graduate student by filling out the form.
- If the person you nominate enrolls**, they will receive a $500 award during their first term*** at Simmons.
* The Simmons Friend Scholarship is currently available for the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarships are subject to change and restrictions may apply. Students enrolled in partnership/employer programs are not eligible to receive the Simmons Friend Scholarship.
** Students may be nominated by multiple Simmons alums, but are limited to one $500 award. Simmons alums are not eligible to refer themselves.
*** The referral form must be completed prior to the incoming graduate student’s first term. The scholarship cannot be applied retroactively.
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SLIS Alumna Named Library Director of the Year
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.
Alumna Honored in Biographical Publication
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.
Social Work Alumna Publishes Book on Divorce
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.
How a Nurse’s Perspective Impacts Public Health
As a nurse and a transgender woman, Masters in Public Health graduate Ellie Spoering ’25MPH offers vital education about gender-affirming care to fellow nurses.
Alumna Brings Joy of Discovery to Children and Families
Marie Beam ’95 is the Chief Executive Officer of the Discovery Museum in Acton, MA. We spoke with her about nonprofit work, her stimulating education at Simmons, and the value of curiosity.
Alumna Combines Story and Techspressionist Moving Images
Karen LaFleur ’97MA, a graduate of the Simmons Master’s in Children’s Literature, is a “Techspressionist” artist and writer who incorporates moving images, text, music, and artistic renderings of nature and scientific discovery into her artwork. We spoke to LaFleur about how her studies at Simmons shaped the development of her art.
Alum Recognized for Dedication to Arts
Teri Groome ’04MA is a winner of the Champion of the Arts Award by ArtsEmerson.
Simmons Economics Alumna Champions Change
Linda Rossetti ’86 is an entrepreneur, author, and researcher who specializes in transformational change. We spoke with her about navigating life’s changes and the supportive relationships she formed at Simmons.