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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

The Simmons soccer team in a huddle. Photograph by Mike Broglio.

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

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Boston Globe Highlights Women’s Sports Management at Simmons

The Simmons University management building in fall

Simmons Named a Top 100 Women-Led Business

President Lynn Perry Wooten and Provost Stephanie Cosner with a group of alumnae/i at Reunion 2025

Simmons Celebrates 125 Years

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  1. The Simmons softball team celebrating a victory
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Exercise Science Alumna Interviewed in The Boston Globe

    The Globe interviewed Francesca Corsinetti ’19 an occupational therapist, high school basketball coach, and founder of The Sports OT (a program that helps current and retired athletes navigate the complexities of mental health).

  2. A whole cooked turkey on a cutting board
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor of Nutrition Discusses Health Benefits of Turkey in The New York Times

    Just in time for Thanksgiving, The New York Times published a feature on the nutritional benefits of consuming turkey, which quotes Professor of Nutrition Teresa Fung.

  3. Three wellness stones. One is imprinted with Body, one with Relax, and one with Soul.
    Campus & Community

    Simmons’ Chief Wellness Officer Shares a Campus-Wide Approach to Wellness

    In honor of World Mental Health Day, we spoke to Beth Grampetro, Associate Dean and Chief Wellness Officer, about the diverse wellness resources available to all Simmons students.

  4. A collection of reproductive health supplies
    Faculty Spotlight

    The Ongoing Battle for Transparency in Women’s Health

    Professor and Director Val Leiter shares her recent research on the FDA’s role in marketing women’s health medical devices and her efforts to determine whether gender discrimination influences the oversight of medical devices for women.

  5. Heidi HyunJin Lee and GBH’s Morning Edition co-host Paris Alston
    Student Story

    Simmons Masters in Social Work Student Interviewed for GBH's Wake Up Well

    Heidi HyunJin Lee was interviewed by GBH’s Morning Edition co-host Paris Alston for Wake Up Well, a segment focused on mental health.

  6. A mother holding her baby. Photo by Anna Keibalo on unsplash.com.
    Faculty Spotlight

    Nursing Instructor Helps Parents Support Parents

    Simmons School of Nursing Adjunct Laura Behm is the co-founder and co-owner of Milky Moms, which offers lactation services and counseling services to mothers. We spoke to Behm about her approach to this work and what she loves about teaching Simmons students.

  7. Photo of a sandwich wrapped with a tape measure.
    Faculty Spotlight

    Dietetics Director Weighs In On Latest TikTok Diet Trend

    Professor, and Ruby Winslow Linn Endowed Professor, Nutrition Co-Chair, and Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics Teresa Fung was quoted in the NBC News article, "How much protein do you need to eat each day? On TikTok, the answer always seems to be more".

  8. 100-year-old Isabelle Chang '46, who says reading is the secret to a happy life. Photo credit: Evan Walsh, Community Advocate
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Simmons University Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Isabelle Chang ’46

    100-year-old Isabelle Chang '46 says reading is the secret to a happy life. A first-generation American, Chang graduated from Simmons (then-College) with an undergraduate degree in Library Science.

  9. A group of students sitting in the courtyard at Simmons University with trees blooming spring blossoms surround the area
    Alumnae/i Feature

    MBA Graduate Shares Top Tips to Support Wellbeing

    Elise Tjernagel ’16MBA was featured in an interview on Medium sharing five lifestyle adjustments that support wellbeing.

  10. Photo of Simmons in the Spring
    Announcement

    Simmons School of Nursing Joins National Campaign for Health Workforce Well-Being

    The Simmons University School of Nursing was accepted as part of the inaugural cohort in the National Academy of Medicine's Change Maker Campaign for Health Workforce Well-Being.