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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

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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. Headshot of Suzanne Leonard
    Faculty Spotlight

    Simmons Faculty Member Quoted in The Washington Post

    An article in The Washington Post discusses the impact of Miranda July’s second novel and features commentary by Suzanne Leonard, Professor of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Program Director for Gender and Cultural Studies.

  2. A hand holds a magnifying glass, focusing on a volatile stock chart displayed on a computer screen
    Ask Simmons

    What Can You Do With a BA in Economics?

    Are you fascinated by how our economy works? Are you curious about how we produce and distribute goods and services to meet the demands of today? A career as an economist may be the right path for you.

  3. The Simmons University campus quad in spring with trees in bloom. Photo credit: Ashley Purvis.
    Announcement

    Clinton Valedictorian Chooses Simmons

    Ella Askren, an academically-driven student and accomplished athlete, will attend Simmons in Fall 2025. At Simmons, she plans to study physical therapy and play soccer.

  4. 2 graduating students with decorated grad caps. One cap says "She's Grad," and the other says "Someday is Today"
    Campus & Community

    Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2025

    On Friday, May 16, 2025, Simmons University celebrated the 120th Commencement Ceremonies at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. These events honored the many accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Over 500 baccalaureate degrees and nearly 1,500 graduate degrees were awarded.

  5. Children's Literature students with the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Sydney Smith and his editor Neal Porter
    Student Story

    Immersed in Art and Stories in Bologna, Italy

    Students in the Children’s Literature Master’s Programs at Simmons visited the 2025 Bologna Book Fair, held from March 31 to April 3 in Bologna, Italy.

  6. Computer science researchers Maleehah Africawala '25, Megan McNamara '25, Professor Nanette Veilleux, Fayza Beshir '25, and Emily Douglas '25 worked together for a Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship.
    Student Story

    Computer Science Researchers Develop Humanitarian Software

    As part of Simmons’ Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship program, computer science majors Maleehah Africawala ’25, Fayza Beshir ’25, Emily Douglas ’25, and Megan McNamara ’25 worked under the supervision of Professor Nanette Veilleux to develop humanitarian software for Simmons’ REEF Support Center.

  7. A collage of photos featuring Simmons alums, with a banner for "Reunion 2025, June 6-8, 2025"
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Marks 125 Years with Reunion Celebration

    First-ever all-inclusive reunion aims to raise $1 million for student scholarships while celebrating Simmons' legacy of excellence.

  8. Evgenia Mantikas ’25MFA
    Student Story

    Experiencing the Magic of Children’s Literature

    Evgenia Mantikas ’25MFA reflects on her graduate experience in the Children's Literature program at Simmons.

  9. Mallory Wareham ’20MS and Jason Homer ’11MS, ’26PhD
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumnae/i Selected as Library Journal Movers and Shakers

    Mallory (Walker) Wareham ’20MS and Jason Homer ’11MS, ’26PhD were named Movers & Shakers 2025 by Library Journal.

  10. Ava Dugan ’27
    Student Story

    Unsung Contributions to the History of Nursing

    School of Nursing student Ava Dugan ’27 was selected as the winner of the American Association for the History of Nursing’s (AAHN) annual essay contest for Nursing students. Dugan's essay highlighted nurses often overlooked in history books, in spite of the impact of their contributions.