Students in the Simmons Education program for New England Center for Children Employees (NECC) staff presented their original research during the annual Simmons University Applied Autism Research poster session at NECC’s Southborough, Massachusetts campus.

• Research

Dolly Parton will be remembered for her legendary career that has influenced generations. What might not be quite as well known is her remarkable philanthropic legacy. President Wooten and Christina Gordon from the Women's Foundation of Massachusetts reflect on that legacy and the impact of investing in women and girls.

• Giving

You're looking to advance your nursing career with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), but is it worth considering a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)? Understanding the difference between these credentials and what path is best for you depends on your career goals.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences

Jordan Monette ’27MSN, ’28DNP is a graduate student in the Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. We spoke with her about her love for interpersonal connection, her desire to upend mental health stigma, and the holistic education she is receiving at Simmons.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Boston
• Clinical Experience

President Wooten reflects on opening doors, and ensuring that individuals have the education, resources, skills, and confidence to charge through those doors—and the ability to open them for others.

• From the President
• Social Justice & Advocacy
• Traditions & Annual Events

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.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships

Data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are everywhere — what does it mean to major in these areas, as an undergraduate? We spoke with a professor and graduate of Simmons’ Bachelor of Science in Data Science and AI to learn more about what the degree entails, and how it prepares students to enter a rapidly growing field.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship
• Science and Technology

To honor the Master of Science in Management: Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports Concentration starting this fall, we spoke to three members of the Simmons Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports Advisory Board about their work and how they hope to support these programs at Simmons.

• Leadership

Sarah Leveille ’26MS is the reference librarian for the Grafton Public Library in Grafton, Massachusetts. We spoke with her about the essential education she received from Simmons SLIS, the LibGuides she created, and the joys of librarianship.

• Careers and Internships

Kate Byroade ’98MS and Meghan Cericola ’20MS have been elected to serve as officers on the Executive Board of the New England Library Association (NELA).

• Awards and Honors