First-generation college student Sophie Salas ’25 reflects on finding community at Simmons and taking advantage of opportunities to make an impact, both in her community and academic work.

• Community Engagement
• First-generation Student
• Research
• Science and Technology
• Senior Profile

Elizabeth Addesso ’25 reflects on her time as a college student in Boston and the opportunities she had at Simmons, from working in the Trustman Art Gallery to studying abroad in Italy.

• Boston
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile
• Study Abroad

Committed to civic engagement and the democratic process, Helena Saldivar-Mieres ’25, along with students from other US universities, was honored for supporting nonpartisan student voter engagement during the 2024 election.

• Awards and Honors
• Community Engagement

Bringing a distinctive methodology to her profession, Amanda Michel ’23, ’25DPT has already made headlines, gracing the cover story of American Physical Therapy Association magazine (July 2024). We spoke with her about disability-informed research, her love of dance, and the supportive atmosphere of Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship
• Research

Chemistry and Physics double major Annabelle Hannah ’25 discusses her laboratory research experiences and how she found community at Simmons.

• Mentorship
• Research
• Science and Technology
• Senior Profile

Ginjer Doherty ’25, Aviva Foster ’25, CJ Haggard ’25, Theo Hatfield ’25, Lili Malatinszky ’25, and Grace Walters ’25 have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research across different disciplinary fields.

• Awards and Honors
• Commencement
• Mentorship
• Research
• Senior Profile

Fuma Iwakura ’26, MJ Vasquez ’27, and Gina Gawargi ’27 are part of the Dynamic Research Education Academy for Mentoring (DREAM) program, which currently has about 60 student participants. The NASA-funded initiative helps increase the retention of Simmons students in STEM fields.

• 125th Anniversary
• Research
• Science and Technology

Accelerated graduate education is a key feature that drew Kayla Pringle ’26 to Simmons. With the launch of the Simmons Edge, all undergraduate students will have the opportunity to graduate with an advanced degree in a wide selection of fields in as few as four or five years.

• Research
• Science and Technology
• Transfer Student

Nearly a century ago, Anna T. Kenney attended Simmons College, majoring in Secretarial Studies. Now, Kenney’s great-granddaughter, Annie Doherty ’26, has followed in her great-grandmother's footsteps to Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Community Engagement
• Leadership

Early mornings and late evenings. Long practices and rigorous academic courses. Team bonding and unforgettable moments. These are just a few of the hallmarks of the student-athlete experience at Simmons, according to field hockey player Sydney Gonyea ’25 and softball pitcher Piper Kinney ’26.

• Athletics