Alumnae/i Events

The Office of Advancement and Alumnae/i Relations produces events and programs that connect alumnae/i to Simmons and to one another.

Alumns posing for photo at event

Connecting alumnae/i to Simmons and to one another.

Programs tackle timely topics addressing the needs and interests of alumnae/i while showcasing initiatives of the University.

See below for upcoming, featured, and recent alumnae/i events, as well as recent Alumnae/i featured in Simmons News.

Upcoming Alumnae/i Events

Simmons and the City text over NYC skyline.

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

Featured Alumnae/i Events


Reunion 2025 Postcard featuring various photos of alumni over the years

Reunion

Reunion 2025 will be in celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Simmons! This history-making event will take place June 6 - 8, 2025 so be sure to save the date. 

Photo of Simmons in the Spring

Family and Friends Weekend

Join us for Simmons University's annual Family and Friends Weekend! The festivities are packed with exciting activities for everyone to enjoy.

President Wooten & Betty Rawlins

Elizabeth B. Rawlins ’67MSEd, ’03HD Symposium

Held every five years, the Elizabeth B. Rawlins ’67MSEd, ’03HD Symposium (formerly the Black Alumnae/i Symposium) features rich, alumnae/i-driven programs, workshops, panels and receptions.

Alumnae/i in the News

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.


Sunset at Schoodic Point, with a view of Cadillac Mountain across the bay on Mount Desert Island

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.


The Simmons University campus on a fall evening

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.


Alexia Malone Oliver running onto the field during an NFL game

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.


A collage of photos from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Epsilon Chapter Centennial Celebration, spring 2024

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.


A student at a round table using a laptop with an open notebook on the table

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.


Students working with archives on a table

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.


Photo of main campus quad on a bright sunny day. the view is looking from the Fens towards Drinan Hall and Palace Road

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."