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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Upcoming Alumnae/i Events
Simmons 125th Anniversary Alumnae/i Regional Lunch Gathering in St. Petersburg, Florida with President Wooten
- Mar 3, 2025
- All Day
- Time and Location to be announced
Simmons 125th Anniversary Alumnae/i Regional Lunch Gathering in Sarasota, Florida with President Wooten
- Mar 4, 2025
- All Day
- Time and Location to be announced
Simmons 125th Anniversary Alumnae/i Regional Brunch Gathering in Bonita Springs, Florida with President Wooten
- Mar 5, 2025
- All Day
- Time and Location to be announced
Alumnae/i features
Simmons Alum Mentors MFA Students in Children’s Publishing
“I chose [to study] children’s literature because it brings me so much joy,” says Emily Feinberg ’11MAMA. Having studied English literature for her undergraduate studies, Feinberg expected to be drawn to courses focused on novels for children. But taking a...
Alumna's Nursing Career Leads to Solo Psychiatric Practice
School of Nursing alum Michele (Chamberland) Graney ’95 decided to open her own private psychiatric telehealth practice in April, 2023. She reflects on how the foundational learning she gained at Simmons prepared her for her career.
Literary Agent Alumna Shares Passion for Children’s Literature
Paige Terlip ’18MA/MFA reflects on how Simmons prepared her to shepherd authors through the publishing process — and how it felt to get one of those books on the New York Times Bestsellers list.
Mother and Daughter Alumnae Reflect on Shared Simmons Pride
To commemorate Simmons’ 125th anniversary, we spoke with Karen MacKenzie ’10, ’12MSW and her daughter Jennifer “Jen” DiRico ’12MBA about graduating alongside one another, Simmons’ spirit of inclusivity, and the formative power of a women’s-centered education.
Simmons Nursing and Dix Scholar Alum Offers Palliative Care to Navajo Nation
Susan Perron ’18 received a DAISY award for her work as a palliative nurse at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. Perron reflects on the award and her work for the Indigenous community.
From Mock Printz to the Real Deal: Simmons Dual Degree Student Shares Her Awards Committee Experience
Elena McVicar ’11MA/MS shares her experience serving on the 2021 Printz Award Committee, and how her Simmons studies uniquely prepared her to work in the Children's Literature field.
Alumna Shares Journey from “Miracle” Birth to Fertility Advocacy
For Elizabeth Carr ’04, the first IVF baby born in the United States, fertility education constitutes empowerment and advocacy. She spoke with us about her widely publicized birth, new historical memoir, and formative experience at Simmons.
Nutrition Alum Receives Award for Article
Jennifer Lerman ’09, who was a Dix Scholar and studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Simmons, received the 39th annual Huddleson Award for the article, “Evaluation of the Healthy Eating Index-Toddlers-2020” which was featured in the Journal of the Academy of...