In honor of Massachusetts STEM Week 2026 (October 19–October 23, 2026), we’ve gathered student perspectives on the value of pursuing STEM studies at a women-focused University.

• Science and Technology

In the spirit of spooky season, we caught up with Kylie Lee Baker ’22MS on her life long ties to horror fiction. Baker's most recent novel, JAPANESE GOTHIC (Hanover Square Press, 2026), was praised by Publisher's Weekly: "It's as gruesome as it is un-put-downable."

• Careers and Internships

Simmons University welcomes 968 on-the-ground and hybrid students (undergraduate and graduate) and 466 online students to the 2026–27 academic year.

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• International Student
• Online Student
• Transfer Student

Alisa Ssuyu Lin ’22MSN ’25DNP completed the Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) at Simmons University and began the Post-Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN/PGC PMHNP) last fall.

• Clinical Experience

Carole Collins Alexander ’83 reflects on her time at Simmons and why attending a women's college was the right choice for her and how women's sports have changed during her career.

• Athletics
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Scholarships and Financial Aid

Transfer student and Dix Scholar Brianna Fischer ’26 received Simmons University’s Clio Award, a special recognition for an outstanding student pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in history. We spoke with her about her historical research and the stimulating atmosphere at Simmons.

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Awards and Honors
• Research
• Transfer Student

Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Kristie Thomas recently presented her evaluation of New Destiny’s Emergency Housing Voucher Aftercare Program, and was featured in a City Limits article.

• Research
• Simmons in the News

Behavioral analysis alumna Gerali Mateo Peña ’26MS is passionate about working with children and individuals with disabilities. We spoke with her about her research and the rigorous training received at Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship
• Research

The Simmons University Library and School of Library and Information Science welcomes a new cohort of four Library Fellows this semester, selected from the current students in the University’s Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MS (LIS)) program.

• Careers and Internships
• Scholarships and Financial Aid

Insight into Academia, a publication that covers innovation in higher education, discussed Simmons’ new graduate programs: the MS in Management: Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports Concentration and the Graduate Certificate in Women’s Sports Business.

• Simmons in the News