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  1. Nathan Brewer '10MSW, '14C, '21PhD and Professor of Social Work Kristie A. Thomas were sworn into the MA Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking
    Faculty Spotlight

    SSW Professor and Alumnus Join Governor’s Council

    School of Social Work (SSW) Professor Kristie A. Thomas and Director of Survivor Advocacy Response & Prevention (SARP) at Boston University Nathan Brewer ’10MSW, ’14C, ’21PhD were sworn into the Massachusetts Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking.

  2. Tam Ha ’08MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumna Awardee Reflects on People-Centered Libraries

    Tam Ha ’08MS, recipient of the 2026 Alumnae/i Lifetime Achievement Award, is the academic librarian for VinUniversity (Hanoi, Vietnam). We spoke with her about the pivotal mentorship she received at Simmons and the rewards of a career in librarianship.

  3. Sperm whales photograph by Gabriel Barathieu, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Creative Commons
    Faculty Spotlight

    Ifill School Professor Receives NEH Grant

    Professor Renée Bergland of the Department of Literature and Writing at The Gwen Ifill School for Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences has received a public scholar grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  4. Alumnae/i Award Winners pose with President Wooten at the 2026 Reunion
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Five Receive Alumnae/i Awards at Reunion 2026

    At Reunion 2026, the Alumnae/i Association Executive Board (AAEB) honored five alumnae/i for their career achievements and service to Simmons and the larger community. Here is a glimpse of these amazing alumnae/i and what Simmons means to them.

  5. The BABAT logo: Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis
    Faculty Spotlight

    Behavior Analysis Professor Receives Teaching Award

    Associate Professor and Department Chair of Behavior Analysis Gretchen Dittrich has received the Beth Sulzer-Azaroff Award for Distinguished Teaching from BABAT (Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis).

  6. The 9 SURPASs scholars for 2026
    Student Story

    Congratulations to the 2026 SURPASs Scholars

    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.

  7. Brownstones in the South End of Boston
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Bailey Receives Mel King Social Innovator Award

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

  8. Cathie Behrend ’70
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Bridging Public Art and Public Service

    Art history major Cathie Behrend ’70 recently received a Legacy Award from the 92nd Street Y in New York City. We spoke with her about receiving this honor, her love of art and public service, and her Simmons experience.

  9. Two photos side by side: Jessica Chapel ’19MS and Katelyn Duncan ’16MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumnae/i Named Movers & Shakers

    Jessica Chapel ’19MS and Katelyn Duncan ’16MS were selected for the 2026 Movers & Shakers by Library Journal.

  10. A large room with low bookshelves in the Simmons University library.
    Campus & Community

    SLIS Celebrates National Library Week with Virtual Event

    In honor of National Library Week, Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) hosted a virtual award ceremony and alumnae/i panel discussion, “Building a Career in LIS: Lessons, Milestones, and Whatever Comes Next in the Age of AI.”