In honor of Freedom of Information Day earlier this month, we spoke to two faculty members of the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) about the importance of the Act the day commemorates, and how those outside the library profession can access information from the government.

• Social Justice & Advocacy

A recent article in Eating Well discusses the current attention surrounding fiber. Teresa Fung, the Ruby Winslow Linn Endowed Professor, co-chair of the Department of Nutrition, and director of the didactic program in dietetics, helps unpack the mechanisms and health benefits of this nutrient.

• Health and Wellness

Six graduating seniors have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research and creative works across a variety of disciplinary fields.

• Awards and Honors
• Commencement
• Mentorship
• Research
• Senior Profile

The 47th Annual Simmons Leadership Conference featured a roster of speakers exploring the theme of “The Connected Leader,” emphasizing the role of connectivity, community, and allyship in leadership.

• Leadership
• Traditions & Annual Events

Sports industry leaders gathered for a discussion on the thriving business of women’s sports at Simmons University’s Institute for Inclusive Leadership’s 47th Annual Leadership Conference. Media executive and Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis served as the moderator.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

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.

• Careers and Internships

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.

• Health and Wellness

A multidisciplinary team from the Master of Public Health program set out to improve the well-being of University employees by implementing a two-week wellness initiative.

• Health and Wellness

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.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships

With two new graduate programs offered by Simmons’ School of Management (SOM) — the MS in management: nonprofit management concentration and the graduate certificate in nonprofit management — students can receive robust training in both practical skills and purpose-driven leadership.