University Magazine listed the top 25 colleges and universities in the state of Massachusetts.

• Awards and Honors

Haleigh St.Hilaire ’24, ’26MPH is a communications and public policy specialist at the Children’s League of Massachusetts. We spoke with her about her passion for child advocacy and the pivotal mentorship she received at Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship

Associate Professor of Biology Eric Luth received a 2026 Dean’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching and Learning for his approach to teaching students about the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Science and Technology

Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten welcomed alumnae/i from across the globe to a virtual Town Hall on October 28, sharing updates on enrollment, University finances, the campus transformation, and opportunities for graduates to stay involved.

• Giving
• One Simmons

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 GBH animated series Arthur, based on Marc Brown’s books.

• Careers and Internships

Simmons students Ally Rebelo ’28DPT, Brenda Rodriguez ’28DPT, Leah Ruddy ’28DPT, and Zuzanna Misztela ’28DPT are in the second year of the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. They shared their integrated clinical experiences in inpatient hospital, outpatient hospital-based, and private practice settings in Boston and the surrounding areas.

• Accelerated or Dual Degree Program
• Clinical Experience
• Mentorship

As part of the University’s Founder’s Week alumnae/i programming, the Office of Advancement hosted a virtual event with author Denise Doherty Pappas ’71, ’85MBA, HT and University Archivist Kelsey Kolbet ’21MA/MS on October 29.

• Simmons History
• Traditions & Annual Events

Physics and mathematical sciences double major and data science minor Diepanh Do ’28, who is also an international student from Vietnam, spent this past summer researching at the University of Maryland. We spoke with her about her research and the tight-knit community at Simmons.

• International Student
• Research
• Science and Technology

Simmons students Ally Rebelo ’28DPT, Brenda Rodriguez ’28DPT, Leah Ruddy ’28DPT, and Zuzanna Misztela ’28DPT are in the second year of the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. They shared how Simmons prepares them for integrated clinical experiences.

• Clinical Experience

The 2026 installment of the list of the top 100 women-led businesses and nonprofits in Massachusetts, created by The Women’s Edge, is now published in the Globe Magazine. Simmons University is included in this list (#33).

• Awards and Honors
• Simmons in the News