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Alumna Author Talks Writing Process and Guiding Students
Jo Knowles ’92, ’95MA graduated from Simmons with a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in writing and returned to Simmons for her master’s degree in children’s literature. While teaching at a low-residency MFA program, Knowles continues to write young adult fiction.
Finding Inspiration in Taiwan’s Night Markets
Children’s Literature and Writing for Children graduate Emily Sun Li ’24MA/MFA reflects on her road to becoming a published author and how Simmons supported her career path.
Nutrition Student Featured in WCVB News
Master of nutrition and dietetics student Charlotte Hogan ’26MS was featured in the Chronicle (WCVB-TV channel 5) for a segment about eating disorders. Hogan, a former competitive swimmer who is training for the Boston Marathon, shared her full-circle recovery story.
Alumna Embraces Critical Approaches to Children’s Literature
Since completing her master of arts in children’s literature at Simmons, Amber Weinstock ’24MA has begun her doctoral studies at the University of Connecticut. We caught up with Weinstock, winner of the 2024 Graduate Student Essay Award, to ask how Simmons prepared her for her current studies.
Nutrition Alumna’s New Bakery Featured in The Boston Globe
Janet Lu ’22MS, who studied nutrition at Simmons, recently opened Fuful Bakery in Boston’s financial district.
SOM Alumna Embraces Creativity in STEM, Business, and Art
Dr. Sara McKenzie ’93MBA has carved her niche in STEM, project management, and the arts. We spoke with her about her scientific career, her art-making process, and the formative training she received at Simmons.
MPH Alum Receives APHA Learning Bridge Award
Bridges to Health, Inc., a community-based organization founded by Lydje Lahens ’19MPH, has been selected for the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Building Bridges Learning – Community Learning Bridge Award.
The Transformative Power of Children’s Literature
Cassie Sheets-Kavanagh ’18MA, who earned her master of arts in children’s literature at Simmons, is pursuing a PhD in curriculum, instruction, and teacher education at Michigan State University.
Upcoming Alumnae/i Events
Nurses Leading Nurses: Mentorship Across Generations
- May 9, 2026
- 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
