Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) student Nodira Rahimhodjayeva ’26MSN, ’27DNP loves the straightforward educational path Simmons offers. She spoke with us about what drew her to nursing and the hands-on, supportive education she is receiving at Simmons.

• Accelerated or Dual Degree Program

According to the Council on Undergraduate Research, undergraduate research is: “a mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge.”

• Research

Linda Muri, a three-time world rowing champion and veteran coach, will assume the role of head rowing coach at Simmons.

• Athletics

Nine undergraduate scholars from disciplines across Simmons have been selected to join the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs). From May to June, students will receive funding and mentorship to support their independent research. The six-week program includes workshops and research presentations, culminating in a student showcase in June.

• Awards and Honors
• Mentorship
• Research

Simmons Reunion 2026 featured a panel discussion about the first-ever Master of Science in Management: Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports concentration, with Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis, Director of Athletics & Recreation Erica Schuling ’13MS, ’18MEd, and Simmons athlete and finance major Lauren Krupnikoff ’27.

• Leadership

Over 220 members of the Simmons community gathered on campus June 5–7 to “reflect, reconnect, and reignite” at Simmons University’s 2026 Reunion, with a special celebration for the 50th Reunion Milestone Class of 1976.

• Traditions & Annual Events

Professor Gary Bailey received the award from United South End Settlements (USES), a community organization supporting families with young children in Boston.

• Awards and Honors
• Boston

Nailya Alimova ’26 shares her experience as an international student in the STEM field, and how Simmons supported her AI research.

• Careers and Internships
• International Student
• Mentorship
• Science and Technology

Behavior analysts are professionals who apply the science of learning and behavior to change behavior, teach skills, and improve outcomes. By assessing the environment, they identify factors that influence behavior. They then develop interventions to change behavior to reach goals, learn new skills, and increase quality of life.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships

Simmons University’s 3+2 dual-degree engineering program empowers students to earn two degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Science from Simmons and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from one of our partner institutions. We spoke to three students who have completed their Simmons degree and are looking forward to the second portion of their studies this year.

• Accelerated or Dual Degree Program
• Mentorship
• Science and Technology