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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. 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.

  3. Two Simmons students having a conversation. One is seated at a table with an open laptop.
    Ask Simmons

    Why Pursue a DSW or PhD in Social Work?

    If you’re an experienced social worker looking to advance your career, you may be considering a PhD or Doctorate in Social Work (DSW). These terminal degrees open pathways to advanced practice, leadership, teaching, policy, supervision, or applied research roles. When...

  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. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. The four SLIS fellows for 2026-27: Ricardo Eslava ’28MS, Natalia Porras ’29MS, Kaley Bachelder ’28MS, Katherine Gunter ’29MS
    Student Story

    Meet the New SLIS Library Fellows

    The Simmons University Library and School of Library and Information Science welcomes a new cohort of four Library Fellows this semester, selected from the current students in the University’s Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MS (LIS)) program.

  8. 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.

  9. Katy Rawdon ’97MS and the cover of her co-authored book "Infinite Loop: Archives and Time Travel in the Popular Imagination"
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumna Bridges Archives and Science Fiction

    Temple University librarian Katy Rawdon ’97MS recently co-authored a book that brings together science fiction and the central role of archivists. We spoke with her about the book and the essential training she received at Simmons School of Library Science.

  10. Rachel Cohan ’25MSW
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Building a Career in Clinical Mental Health

    Rachel Cohan ’25MSW is a master’s level clinician at Elevate Counseling Services, a private practice group with several Massachusetts locations. Based in the Easton office, Cohan collaborates with clients to create and carry out treatment plans informed by their goals.