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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. Abigail PinterParsons at the swan boat attraction in Boston Commons.
    Student Story

    Major Spotlight: Abigail PinterParsons '21, Computer Science

    Abigail PinterParsons tells us about discovering her passion for computer science after entering Simmons as undeclared, and finding her confidence as a leader through the Simmons University Dance Company.

  2. Books on a shelf
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Books Through Bars: Ann Bognolo '15MS Connects the Library and Community

    Library Director Ann Bognolo connected her students with the Great Falls Books Through Bars organization. Through this program, Bognolo helped her students understand the transformative power of libraries and education.

  3. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background
    Student Story

    Samin Charepoo ’22 Dedicates Passionate Leaders Project to Strengthening the Boston Community

    Charepoo's project, “Understanding How The Ruhi Institute Can Advance in The Boston Area,” will focus on the Institute's successes in communities around the world in the hopes of contributing to the growth of local programs in Boston.

  4. Headshot of Renique Kersh on the academic quad.
    Campus & Community

    Know Your Staff: Dr. Renique Kersh, Vice President of Student Affairs

    We caught up with Dr. Renique Kersh about her plans to enhance the Simmons experience for students. Find out how she hopes to "empower students to be self-efficacious, bold, and thoughtful in their pursuits."

  5. Headshot of Michele Cloonan
    Announcement

    School of Library and Information Science Professor Establishes Data Center at University in Iraq

    Professor and Dean Emerita Michele Cloonan received a grant from the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) and the U.S. Department of State to assist Tikrit University in Iraq with establishing a data center.

  6. Iz Indelicato in the radio station
    Announcement

    Simmons University Radio Wins Two Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards

    Simmons’ student-run radio station recognized for best spot news coverage and best streaming-only station.

  7. Headshot of Sandi Fenwick
    Announcement

    Boston Children’s Hospital CEO Sandra Fenwick Recognized with Inaugural ‘Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award’

    Fenwick honored at Simmons Leadership Conference for her leadership and service at the nation’s top pediatric hospital.

  8. Headshot of Sandi Fenwick
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Celebrating Visionary Leader Sandi Fenwick ’72

    Sandi Fenwick ’72, CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital, is the recipient of the inaugural Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader award. Prior to the ceremony, we asked Fenwick her thoughts on the award, her career, and what it means to be a visionary leader.

  9. Headshots of 2021 Simmons Leadership Conference Keynote Speakers
    Campus & Community

    Looking back at the 42nd Annual Simmons Leadership Conference

    The Simmons Leadership Conference was filled with inspiring messages and powerful leaders — we’re still buzzing with excitement! You can experience all the empowering moments from the conference with this roundup of inspirational quotes.

  10. Helen G. Drinan Hall on the academic campus
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Charlotte Streat ’00MBA on Being Bold and Asking the Tough Questions

    We caught up with Charlotte Streat ’00MBA, Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) at Liberty Mutual, about asking uncomfortable questions in order to yield better business outcomes. Learn more about her journey and why these conversations are important.