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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

A collage of the 2026 Bonner Leaders: Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29

Meet Our 2025–26 Bonner Community Leaders

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New Master’s Degree Focuses on Business of Women’s Sports

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  1. Jenn Leishman ’26
    Student Story

    Digitizing Local Archives and Reminiscing with Alumnae/i

    Jenn Leishman ’26 reflects on choosing their major, an internship in the West End Museum in Boston, favorite courses, and how Simmons helped prepare them for a career as a library professional.

  2. Lisa Aboagye-Kodjoe ’26
    Student Story

    Meaningful Mentorship, Received and Given

    Nursing major Lisa Aboagye-Kodjoe ’26 reflects on her time at Simmons and her involvement with the Dotson Bridge and Mentorship program, the Honors Program, and Girls, Inc.

  3. Piper Kinney ’26
    Student Story

    Revelations in the Lab, Rewards on the Field

    Piper Kinney ’26 discusses her involvement in research and studying both neuroscience and public health give her two essential and complementary perspectives on medicine. She also reflects on being a student athlete during her time at Simmons.

  4. Emily Sun Li ’24MA/MFA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Finding Inspiration in Taiwan’s Night Markets

    Children’s Literature and Writing for Children graduate Emily Sun Li ’24MA/MFA reflects on her road to becoming a published author and how Simmons supported her career path.

  5. A selection of children's books on shelves. Photo by Ashley Purvis.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Embraces Critical Approaches to Children’s Literature

    Since completing her master of arts in children’s literature at Simmons, Amber Weinstock ’24MA has begun her doctoral studies at the University of Connecticut. We caught up with Weinstock, winner of the 2024 Graduate Student Essay Award, to ask how Simmons prepared her for her current studies.

  6. Croissants on a bakery tray. Photograph by Conor Brown, courtesy of Unsplash.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Nutrition Alumna’s New Bakery Featured in The Boston Globe

    Janet Lu ’22MS, who studied nutrition at Simmons, recently opened Fuful Bakery in Boston’s financial district.

  7. Pura Vida I, painting by Dr. Sara McKenzie '93MBA, inspired by a trip to Costa Rica.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SOM Alumna Embraces Creativity in STEM, Business, and Art

    Dr. Sara McKenzie ’93MBA has carved her niche in STEM, project management, and the arts. We spoke with her about her scientific career, her art-making process, and the formative training she received at Simmons.

  8. Tiffany Gibson speaks at Simmons University, photograph by Marisa Peters
    Campus & Community

    Bringing Emotional Intelligence to the Nursing Profession

    The Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program hosted its annual Lectureship event for in-person and virtual attendees on February 25. This year’s guest speaker, founder of the New Nurse Academy LLC, Tiffany Gibson, discussed how the art of emotional intelligence can foster inclusivity and wellbeing in nursing environments.

  9. A collage of children's book covers
    Alumnae/i Feature

    The Transformative Power of Children’s Literature

    Cassie Sheets-Kavanagh ’18MA, who earned her master of arts in children’s literature at Simmons, is pursuing a PhD in curriculum, instruction, and teacher education at Michigan State University.

  10. A collection if ingredients on the counter in the Simmons Nutrition Lab
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Consults on Nutritional Goals

    In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we spoke to Registered Dietitian and Food Allergy Specialist Lisa Cooperman ’23MS, who offers insight into the vital field of food allergy and developmental disability nutrition.