Reunion
At Simmons, Reunion is an annual event that brings alumnae/i together to build and celebrate community among our alumnae/i, increase pride for Simmons today, promote Simmons for the next generation, support life-long learning, and raise funds to support Simmons’ mission and our students’ success. It’s an opportunity to reminisce and reflect on your Simmons experience while creating meaningful connections.
Reunion 2026: Saturday, June 6
We invite you to join us at this year's Reunion for an opportunity to reflect on your time at Simmons, reconnect with your alumnae/i community, and reignite your passion for our incredible institution. All are welcome to attend, with a special celebration for the classes ending in 1s and 6s! Connect with classmates and other alumnae/i - and experience Simmons today.
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Your philanthropy is helping to propel Simmons forward to benefit the next generation of students and has a profound impact across campus. Now is the perfect time to make your move, make it count, and support Simmons.
Office of Advancement
The Office of Advancement dedicates itself to building and sustaining relationships with alumnae/i, families, and friends through engagement, giving, volunteering, attending and connecting.
Reunion Hotline
Alumnae/i features
SOM Alumna Runs for Political Office
School of Management (SOM) alumna Tammy Caputi ’99MBA is a mother, small business owner, and former City Councilwoman who is running for a state representative position in Arizona. We spoke with her about her political platform and the value of a women-centered learning environment.
SLIS Alumna Bridges Archives and Science Fiction
Temple University librarian Katy Rawdon ’97MS recently co-authored a book that brings together science fiction and the central role of archivists. We spoke with her about the book and the essential training she received at Simmons School of Library Science.
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.
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.
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).
Building a Career in School Social Work
Melanie Pina ’25MSW is a school social worker at a Boston Public School serving students in grades K0-6 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. From the minute she greets students off the bus in the morning, she says, “my day is about building rapport.”
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.
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.
Upcoming Alumnae/i Events
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
Simmons Alumnae/i Gathering in New York City
- Sep 22, 2026
- 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Blazers Sports Bar, Brooklyn, NY