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  1. 30th Anniversary Logo for the animated series Arthur
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Arthur on WGBH

    Stacy Collins '16MA/MS, a graduate of the Dual Degree in Children's Literature (MA) & Library Science (MS), has created materials for a 30-Day Reading Challenge in honor of the 30th anniversary of the WGBH animated series Arthur, based on Marc Brown’s books.

  2. Leslie Morris and Sasha Oglesby on the Simmons campus
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Passing the Baton: A Simmons Story Comes Full Circle

    More than 50 years after Simmons helped shape her own path, Leslie Morris ’75 has come full circle, mentoring Sasha Oglesby ’29 from Camden, NJ, who followed in her footsteps to Simmons. Oglesby is now finding her own path at the University, carrying forward Morris’s belief in the power of mentorship, opportunity, and giving back.

  3. Close-up image of a colorful electric guitar
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Building a Punk Community Archive

    Lauren Posklensky ’26MS combines her Master of Science in Library and Information Science research with her interest in punk music, and the independent, DIY community it fosters.

  4. Kylie Lee Baker ’22MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumna on Horror, History, and Women with Swords

    In the spirit of spooky season, we caught up with Kylie Lee Baker ’22MS on her life long ties to horror fiction. Baker's most recent novel, JAPANESE GOTHIC (Hanover Square Press, 2026), was praised by Publisher's Weekly: "It's as gruesome as it is un-put-downable."

  5. A closeup of a nursing student with a notebook on their lap in which they are taking notes
    Alumnae/i Feature

    DNP-FNP Graduate Discusses Clinical Experience and Pursuing a PMHNP

    Alisa Ssuyu Lin ’22MSN ’25DNP completed the Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) at Simmons University and began the Post-Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN/PGC PMHNP) last fall.

  6. Carole Collins ’83 with her children, Kelsey and Jake, outside Collins Sports Medicine
    Alumnae/i Feature

    From the Field to the Family Business

    Carole Collins Alexander ’83 reflects on her time at Simmons and why attending a women's college was the right choice for her and how women's sports have changed during her career.

  7. Brianna Fischer '26 assists patrons at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, photo by Ashley Purvis
    Alumnae/i Feature

    History Alumna Researches Lesbian Communities in the South

    Transfer student and Dix Scholar Brianna Fischer ’26 received Simmons University’s Clio Award, a special recognition for an outstanding student pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in history. We spoke with her about her historical research and the stimulating atmosphere at Simmons.

  8. Gerali Mateo Peña ’26MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Supports Children with Behavior Analysis

    Behavioral analysis alumna Gerali Mateo Peña ’26MS is passionate about working with children and individuals with disabilities. We spoke with her about her research and the rigorous training received at Simmons.

  9. A bookshelf containing books and a plant as well as a round mirror that is reflecting a room in the library. Photo courtesy of the Colorado State Library – Colorado Department of Education
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Prison Libraries as Essential Resource

    School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) doctoral student Chelsea Jordan-Makely ’29PhD is one of three recipients of the Julie J. Boucher Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom from the Colorado Association of Libraries, for their work on the PRISM Project. We spoke to Jordan-Makely about what drew her to this research and what inspired her to pursue her PhD in Library and Information Science at Simmons.

  10. Tammy Caputi ’99MBA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SOM Alumna Runs for Political Office

    School of Management (SOM) alumna Tammy Caputi ’99MBA is a mother, small business owner, and former City Councilwoman who is running for a state representative position in Arizona. We spoke with her about her political platform and the value of a women-centered learning environment.