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.
Make your Reunion gift today!
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
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.
Five Receive Alumnae/i Awards at Reunion 2026
At Reunion 2026, the Alumnae/i Association Executive Board (AAEB) honored five alumnae/i for their career achievements and service to Simmons and the larger community. Here is a glimpse of these amazing alumnae/i and what Simmons means to them.
The Community Benefit of a ‘Third Space’
In addition to their full-time careers in the corporate world, Simmons School of Management graduates Kayla (Humel) Gates ’18 and Steph DeFina ’17 launched Ludlow Coffee Co., a coffee shop that offers community events, partnerships with other independent businesses, and fundraisers for local nonprofits.
Researching Ireland’s Cross-Border Mobile Library Service
While at Simmons, Danielle Dempsey ’24MS began an international librarianship research project on libraries in Ireland. Dempsey shared with us the experience of visiting Ireland and speaking to locals about the area’s fraught history.
Alumna Enjoys Adventures in Travel Nursing
Haley Dover ’22 shares how Simmons prepared her for her current work as a travel nurse.
Sharing the Untold Stories at Queer History Boston
Mik Hamilton '24MS ‘24MA is the archivist at Queer History Boston, a community archive dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich LGBTQ+ histories of Boston and New England. Hamilton shares how the dual degree in LIS: archives management and history at Simmons prepared them for a dream job just before graduation.
Behavior Analysis Student Helps Children Reach Milestones
Josie Re ’26MS, a student in the Online Master of Behavior Analysis, shares what led her to the field, and her experience in an online classroom.
Alumna Finds Meaning in Intensive Care Nursing
Olivia Panagiotou ’23 shares how her siblings inspired her to study nursing at Simmons, and to explore career opportunities in intensive care nursing.
Upcoming Alumnae/i Events
Alumnae/i Tiles and Tapas Night (Mahjong)
- Aug 13, 2026
- 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Helen G. Drinan Hall, C-520/521
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
