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A message from President Lynn Perry Wooten It is my honor to write today as we mark the ninety-third birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As I reflect upon Dr. King’s legacy, I am reminded of his...

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• From the President

As METCO Program Director for Arlington Public Schools, Richelle Smith thanks Simmons for helping her get there. Learn more about Richelle's passion for the youth community and why Simmons stood out to her as the "total package."

• Careers and Internships

“I consider mentorship to be like a runway,” says Assistant Professor of Biology John Young, who works with students in the lab, guiding their independent research. “I help students see their potential and believe in themselves, allowing them to gather...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences

Maegan Bernier ’20 didn't expect to pursue a business degree, and now she's found her passion at the intersection of business and education. Learn how Bernier teaches her students to be career-ready, and what she hopes to achieve in the long term.

• Careers and Internships

Eynouf started her career in the restaurant industry but soon fell in love with library science after completing her bachelor's degree. AFter learning about the opportunities at SLIS West, Eynouf never looked back.

• Careers and Internships

Welcome to the Career Education Center's Career Corner, where student assistants share valuable insight into navigating internships, interviews and much more. First up, we have Kyla Botsian '22 on the importance of making connections for employment advice.

• Careers and Internships

As we prepare for 2022, we're taking a look at the moments and stories that shaped the Simmons community in 2021.

• Awards and Honors
• In Memoriam
• Leadership
• University Leadership and Structure

Need a book recommendation? Gabby Womack '17MA, '17MS has read 135 so far this year, and she's just getting started. Learn why Gabby decided to create her site Bookish AfroLatina and how her Simmons experience inspired her to be a radical librarian.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships

Jillianna Farietta '16 has been a “computer geek” from a young age. Now a Web Developer at Fenway Health, Jillianna applies the valuable lessons she learned at Simmons to her position every day.

• Careers and Internships
• Science and Technology

Congratulations to Professor and Alumni Chair in Public Humanities Laura Prieto! The Faculty Mentor Award recognizes a faculty member in the Ifill College who has had a profound impact on the life, career, or direction of students at Simmons University.

• Awards and Honors
• Mentorship