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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

A collage of the 2026 Bonner Leaders: Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29

Meet Our 2025–26 Bonner Community Leaders

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New Master’s Degree Focuses on Business of Women’s Sports

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Boston Globe Highlights Women’s Sports Management at Simmons

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  1. Headshot of Michelle Musoké.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Melding Art and Marketing with Michelle Musoké '19

    Michelle Musoké '19 shares the three key skills she honed while at Simmons, and how the School of Business set her up for success when navigating the job market.

  2. Headshot of Karen Koenig
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Award-Winning Author Karen R. Koenig '88MSW Publishes "Words to Eat By"

    Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, MEd has over 30 years of experience in psychotherapy and eating psychology, publishing eight books on these topics. She has used her work to help countless people with eating disorders and body image issues.

  3. Headshot of Lenore Blum
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Cultivating Community: Lenore Blum ’63 Makes Space for Women in Mathematics

    Co-founder of the Association for Women in Mathematics, Lenore Blum, has dedicated her career to increasing women and underrepresented groups in mathematics. We recently spoke with Blum about her many accomplishments in the field.

  4. Bria Gambrell with feminist activist Gloria Steinem at the 2019 National Women's Studies Association in San Francisco, California.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Be the Change: Gender and Culture Studies Alum Promotes Intersectional Feminist Policy with Mass NOW

    Co-Director of Mass NOW, Bria Gambrell ’19MA, ’19MPP, shares her motivation behind pursuing a dual degree in gender and cultural studies and public policy, and why she finds her position with Mass NOW so rewarding.

  5. Headshot of Carla Silva
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Carla Silva '19 on Taking Chances in Your Career

    Silva tells us about her unexpected journey into sales and the value of being open to different job opportunities, which may lead to something greater.

  6. Headshot of Jacqueline Jimenez-Maldonado
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jacqueline Jimenez-Maldonado ’20MSW Brings Calm to a Crisis at Boston Children's Hospital

    In her role as a clinical social worker, Jacqueline works with patients and families in need of support and resources related to urgent medical care, as well as complex health and social issues.

  7. Headshot of Sarah Jenness holding her Rising Star award.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Sarah Jenness '17MPP Receives Rising Star Award from the MACDC

    Jenness tells us about her tangible work with the Fenway Community Development Corporation, and what inspired her to pursue a career in public policy.

  8. John Philip Sousa's Hands Across the Sea performed by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band in June 2020.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Anya Brodrick ’13MS Appointed Librarian for “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

    Anya Brodrick ’13MS combines her passions for music and library sciences in her position with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.

  9. Kit Ryan '80 while being promoted to major in the US Nurse Corps.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Retired Lieutenant Colonel Kit Ryan ’80 on the Importance of Supporting our Veterans and Community

    Kit Ryan '80 tells us about her journey into nursing and the US Army Nurse Corps., and her current work with people who are homeless.

  10. Headshot of Enna Jimenez
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Community Leader: Enna E. Jimenez ‘91, ‘06E Supports Students and Engages Alumnae/i

    We spoke with Honorary Trustee, Enna E. Jimenez '91, '06E, about her continued engagement with Simmons and how she wants to bridge the gap between alumnae/i and students.