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  1. Jo Knowles
    Alumnae/i Feature

    In Spite of Book Challenges, Author Jo Knowles '92 '95MA Forges Connections Through Stories

    Adjunct Jo Knowles ’92 ’95MA shares news about her latest book, and reflects on the rise in book challenges aimed at her work for young readers.

  2. African American student in class
    Faculty Spotlight

    Assistant Professor Tatiana Cruz on the Value of Africana Studies for All

    Africana Studies at Simmons is celebrating 50 years . Assistant Professor Tatiana Cruz sees it as a perfect complement to any major at Simmons, offering cultural insight that is invaluable for working in diverse communities. Tell us about Africana Studies...

  3. Jane Wesman and Simmons students attend NY Arts Management Program
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jane Wesman Arts Management Experiences Fund Gives Simmons Students a Competitive Advantage

    Jane Wesman ’69 is a New York-based marketing and public relations powerhouse with a passion for art, a commitment to philanthropy, and a conviction that “success in life is not just about what you know, it’s also about who you...

  4. Karla Alba ’23, Inaugural Jennifer Eckert Leadership Fellow
    Student Story

    Karla Alba ’23, Inaugural Jennifer Eckert Leadership Fellow for DEI, Knows the Importance of Difficult Conversations

    Jennifer Eckert '08MSW, a member of the Simmons University Board of Trustees, provided a generous donation to support the mission of Simmons University to become a beacon of leadership in the world of higher education. A portion of these funds...

  5. Olawumi "Ola" Akinwumi '13MA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Olawumi “Ola” Akinwumi ’13MA Curates Events that Support BIPOC Community

    Long before Ola Akinwumi obtained her Master’s in Communication Management from Simmons, she gained experience in planning, curating, and producing events for non-profit organizations. Here she explains how a Simmons education helped expand her skills set. She now has her own business and works for ArtsBoston.

  6. Helena Fils ’07 ’21SN ’24MSN
    Alumnae/i Feature

    How Africana Studies Shed Light on Entertainment and Healthcare, with Helena Fils ’07 ’21SN ’24MSN

    Helena Fils ’07 (English) ’21 (Nursing) wrapped her nursing board exams and received her license number in March 2022. Shortly thereafter, Helena returned to Simmons for her MSN. Why did you decide to attend Simmons for your undergraduate degree? My...

  7. Alum Georgia Harper ’22 sitting on Simmons corner sign
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Georgia Harper ’22 Receives Prestigious Teaching Position in France

    Georgia Harper '22, who recently completed a double major in French and Francophone Studies and Political Science , will soon begin a fellowship known as the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). This competitive program recruits French-speaking Americans to work...

  8. Ifill Scholar Kaycee Jackson '23
    Student Story

    Ifill Scholar Kaycee Jackson '23 Focuses on Race and Politics

    Why did you choose to attend Simmons? I transferred to Simmons from another institution. I was interested in being challenged academically, and when I looked at the courses in the political science program at Simmons, I thought this will help...

  9. Professor Laura Prieto is the 2021 Alden Poole Faculty Award winner. Members of the Simmons community voice their congratulations to Professor Prieto.
    Faculty Spotlight

    July 4 Reflection: Women’s Contributions According to Professor of History Laura R. Prieto

    The origin of July 4 celebrations in the U.S. is male-dominated, as it involved the Second Continental Congress and the passage of the Declaration of Independence. However, as Professor of History Laura R. Prieto explains, women made important contributions to the revolutionary history of this country.

  10. Professor Amy Pattee
    Faculty Spotlight

    Associate Professor Appointed Co-President of Children’s Literature Association

    Amy Pattee, Associate Professor and Co-coordinator of Dual Degree MS LIS/MA Children's Literature, will serve as Co-President of the Children’s Literature Association (ChLA) for the coming year.