The Carlotta Simulation is an interprofessional simulation lab established by Simmons’ School of Nursing faculty. It has been developed into an invaluable experience for students of nursing, physical therapy, and nutrition. This year, School of Social Work students have also been invited to participate.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Clinical Experience

Robert Henry “Bob” Oppenheim, who was a professor in the Simmons University Department of Art and Music for more than 40 years, has passed away. He was 82 years old.

• In Memoriam

Africana studies and international relations major Alexandra “Ale” Huamán ’26 reflects on four years at Simmons: getting involved in the Boston community, being a Barbara Lee Fellow, and studying abroad to name a few of the activities she packed in.

• Community Engagement
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile
• Study Abroad

Victoria Savoie ’26, a political science and communications major, reflects on her participation in the 2025 spring NYC Agency trip through the Department of Communications, the articles she wrote for the student-run news organization, The Simmons Voice, and her selection for the Barbara Lee Fellowship program.

• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile

Fiona Coughlin ’26MS conducted an independent research project on building social media literacy skills for undergraduate students. To make this possible, she secured International Review Board approval to conduct interviews with the General Education faculty at Simmons, and grant funding from the Simmons Center for Information Literacy.

• Community Engagement
• Research
• Senior Profile

Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW reflects on two of the impactful experiences during her time at Simmons: her clinical placements and her participation in the Harm Reduction Training (HaRT) Scholars Program.

• Boston
• Clinical Experience
• Mentorship
• Research
• Senior Profile

Aurora Daniel ’26MSMA had the honor of serving as the president of the Library and Information Science Student Association, the student government for Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science while pursuing her Masters in Library and Information Science and Master of Arts in History.

• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Research
• Senior Profile
• Veteran Student

The Simmons School of Management (SOM) recently held a virtual panel to discuss the rise of women’s sports and new career pathways in the industry. Attended by prospective graduate students, the panel included four industry leaders in the business of women’s sports and was moderated by media executive and Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis.

A new partnership will streamline the application process and offer partial tuition remission for Emmanuel undergraduates and alumnae/i who wish to obtain a Master of Social Work degree from Simmons.

Jenn Leishman ’26 reflects on choosing their major, an internship in the West End Museum in Boston, favorite courses, and how Simmons helped prepare them for a career as a library professional.

• Boston
• Careers and Internships
• Community Engagement
• Leadership
• Science and Technology
• Senior Profile