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

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Boston Globe Highlights Women’s Sports Management at Simmons

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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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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2025

Ava Dugan ’27

Unsung Contributions to the History of Nursing

Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25

Cultivating Diverse Perspectives, in Boston and Abroad

Angie O’Connor ’25

Sexual Health Research, Travel, and Community Involvement

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  1. Bear statue wearing face mask. Photo courtesy of Fogler Library Special Collections & Archives.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumnae/i Join Forces to Create Maine Contemporary Archives Collaborative

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the School of Library and Information Science alumnae/i have formed the Collaborative to actively document history through collecting, sharing, and preserving the stories and materials of Maine residents.

  2. Headshot of Lynn Perry Wooten
    Campus & Community

    President Wooten on Mentoring, Kinship and "Lifting as we Climb"

    In celebration of Women's History Month, President Lynn Perry Wooten shares her thoughts on mentoring and how it benefits us in our careers and beyond. For women especially, this is how we begin to build the next generation of leaders.

  3. Headshot of Saloni Kumar
    Student Story

    From the Woman on Campus: Knowing Your History

    Woman on Campus Saloni Kumar '23 is on a path to claiming her education. When she joined the Simmons community, she had a mission of discovering and reclaiming her history as a South Asian American. Check out how she's achieving this goal.

  4. Front of Main College Building
    Campus & Community

    From the President: Reflecting on a Year of the Pandemic

    President Lynn Perry Wooten reflects on the past year and the resilience of the Simmons community. Read more about her thoughts on a brighter future and ensuring a safe return to campus.

  5. On the afternoon of June 7th, there are still masses of protestors in D.C. These photos were taken from six blocks north of Lafayette Square, looking down toward the White House. A Black Lives Matter banner has been added to the new fence blocking off Lafayette Square, and part of it is visible in this photo.
    Faculty Spotlight

    “Black Lives Matter: Disrupting the Duality” An Interview with Dr. Aaron Rosenthal

    Dr. Aaron Rosenthal and graduate student, Taylor Eubanks, discuss Rosenthal's book-length project "The State You See: How Government Visibility Creates Political Distrust and Racial Inequality," as well as his forthcoming article “Black Lives Matter: Disrupting the Duality.”

  6. Headshot of Katie Mansour
    Student Story

    Katie Mansour '21 Translates Boston Children's Hospital Internship into Senior Capstone Project

    The COVID-19 pandemic didn't stop Katie Mansour '21 from interning in a Boston Children's Hospital lab. Read more about her experience working during the pandemic and what skills she learned in addition to essential laboratory techniques.

  7. Jill Zarin in tie-dye hoodie from Jill & Ally collection.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jill Zarin ’85 Grows Fashion Brand from Handmade Masks

    The former "Real Housewives of New York City" star reminisces about her entrepreneurial endeavors from her college dorm room and launching a business with her daughter in response to the pandemic.

  8. Headshot of Vanessa Bruce
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Equalizing the Market: Bringing Power to Women-Owned Businesses with Vanessa Bruce '09

    Start-up founder, Vanessa Bruce '09, is driving money directly to women-owned businesses with her online marketplace, Dough. Now a community of over 30,000 users, Dough is shaking up how women-led businesses are funded and tackling economic equity.

  9. Saloni Kumar sitting on top of a mountain.
    Student Story

    From the Woman on Campus: 8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Decided to be Undecided

    Did you know that Woman on Campus Saloni Kumar '23 is undecided? If you're thinking of entering school without declaring a major, check out Saloni's tips to help you navigate this process.

  10. Headshot of Beatriz Datangel
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Beatriz Datangel ’11 on Marketing Technology with Value and Meaning

    Dean’s Advisory Board member, Beatriz Datangel ’11, shares her expert advice on nailing a job interview, networking, and crafting an effective narrative that can lead to meaningful marketing.