We caught up with Adriene about her work with the Greater Boston Food Bank. Did a particular experience or person inspire you to pursue your career in nutrition? I had just moved to Boston and was working as a cook...

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Community Engagement
• Careers and Internships
• Behavioral and Health Sciences

We spoke with Kaitlyn about her passion for empowering women. Why did you decide to come to Simmons? I wanted to live in a city, but still have that comfort and security of a small campus. I really feel that...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships

How did you choose your major? I’ve always loved chemistry and the Simmons biochemistry program gives me the freedom to explore biology, chemistry, and my interest in public health. This program also fulfills pre-med requirements, which means that I’ll be...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Study Abroad

Alicia Healey '18 tells us how Simmons is preparing her for a career in biomedical research. What made you make the move to come to Simmons? I first heard about Simmons from my aunt who was an adjunct professor in...

• Awards and Honors
• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships
• Science and Technology
• Study Abroad

Professor Rachele Pojednic, Professor Elizabeth Metallinos-Katsaras, and Exercise Science major, Kaitlyn Lapeyre '18 share some tips on staying healthy during the semester! 1. Drink plenty of water "Replace at least one caloric beverage with water. By replacing these beverages with...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences

Mary tells us about her experience transferring to Simmons. What is your major? I'm in the exercise science & physical therapy program. What made you make the decision to transfer to Simmons? Simmons was the only school that I applied...

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Transfer Student

Emma tells us how the Honors Program takes her education to a new level. How did you choose your area of study? Helping people every day and interacting with patients are both big factors that attracted me to the field...

• Awards and Honors
• Behavioral and Health Sciences

Madeline tells us about her work with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Why did you decide to major in neuroscience and behavior? I always wanted to be an eye doctor and never thought about neuroscience as a field to...

• Careers and Internships
• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Study Abroad

Risk factors for excessive gestational weight gain among low income women receiving WIC services. This project is a collaboration between Simmons University and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and includes nine years of longitudinal data representing a large proportion...

• Research
• Behavioral and Health Sciences