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  1. Dr. Beryl Irene Bailey's Punctuation Posse Patrol: cartoon images
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Dr. Beryl Irene Bailey ’81 Champions Content-Based Literacy in Educational Leadership Magazine

    In a new article published in Educational Leadership, Dr. Beryl Irene Bailey identifies the reason for flailing literacy among elementary school students and proposes an innovative solution.

  2. Simmons University Beatley Library (home of best library science programs)
    Campus & Community

    Protecting the Freedom to Read: How to Support Libraries in a Time of Increased Challenges

    Professor Laura Saunders shares how she supported an anti-book banning resolution in her town of Somerville, Massachusetts.

  3. Oliver Fontaine ’24
    Student Story

    Accounting Major Oliver Fontaine ’24 Lands Job Offer at a “Big 4” Firm

    Following their spring graduation, Oliver Fontaine ’24 will start an assurance staff position at the Hartford office of Ernst & Young. They spoke with us about landing a job at a “Big 4” firm before graduating, the joys of being a Campus Ambassador, and the power of networking.

  4. Stephanie Cosner, Russell Pinizzotto, and Kerri Brophy
    Announcement

    Simmons University Selects Dr. Stephanie Cosner as Provost

    As Provost, Dr. Cosner will lead the vision and strategy for the full range of Simmons’ academic offerings, including the institution’s diverse mix of undergraduate, graduate, campus-based, and online programs. Dr. Russell Pinizzotto will serve as Chief Operating Officer and Kerri Brophy will be Vice President, Chief Marketing, Enrollment, and Communications Officer.

  5. Jane Bergwall Shattuck '48 walks at the 2012 commencement ceremony
    Alumnae/i Feature

    For the Shattuck Family, a Simmons Tradition Spans Four Generations

    When she matriculated to Simmons in the 1940s, Jane Bergwall Shattuck did not realize that she initiated a multi-generational presence at the University.

  6. Lieutenant Dahiana Mesa
    Campus & Community

    Meet Dahiana Mesa, Operations Lieutenant of Simmons’ Public Safety Department

    Operations Lieutenant Dahiana Mesa, a member of Simmons’ Public Safety Department, is a warm and trusted presence on campus. In her current role, she oversees diverse operations within the Department, supports Public Safety personnel, and provides guidance and resources to the Simmons community. We spoke with Lieutenant Mesa about her career in law enforcement and why she loves Simmons.

  7. President Lynn Wooten standing in front of the MCB
    Announcement

    Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    In a letter to the community, President Lynn Perry Wooten reflects upon the life, legacy, and enduring impact of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  8. Gwen Child ’23MSW
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Gwen Child ’23MSW: Empowering Holistic Healing at the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Social Detoxification Center, South Dakota

    Gwen Child is a substance use and mental health counselor at the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Social Detoxification Center, a new 15-bed facility located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Rosebud, South Dakota.

  9. An aerial view of the Simmons University academic campus
    Announcement

    Simmons University Receives more than $400,000 in a grant from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Simmons University has received grant funding from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to address health needs in the communities the hospital serves. The $416,000 grant awarded to Simmons University will help support mental and behavioral health at Fenway High School located in Mission Hill.

  10. Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef ’92MA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Attorney Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef ’92MA Named “Top Women of Law” in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

    Alumna Dawn Stolfi Stalenhoef is a Boston-based attorney who specializes in real estate, environmental, and land use law. In the fall of 2023, she was named among the “Top Women of Law” in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She spoke with us about her early inclinations toward the legal profession and the value of her customized Simmons education.