Helena Greenslit ’24 ’25MS is a graduate student in nutrition and dietetics and a model. We spoke with her about her love of food, her commitment to health care, and the supportive faculty at Simmons.

• Health and Wellness
• Mentorship
• Research

Six undergraduate scholars from different disciplines have been selected for a $3,000 grant that supports student-driven initiatives focused on advancing scientific research and improving communities, and represents unique voices through the arts and humanities.

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Awards and Honors
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Research

Sandra Bartlett ’26 is a Dix Scholar and transfer student studying Neuroscience and Behavior. We spoke with her about STEM research and mentorship at Simmons.

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Mentorship
• Research
• Science and Technology
• Transfer Student

Zoe Papas ’26 is a nutrition and dietetics major. We spoke with them about their interest in clinical nutrition, hands-on learning, and the welcoming atmosphere at Simmons.

• Clinical Experience
• Community Engagement
• Mentorship
• Research

A senior in the Health and Exercise Science + Physical Therapy DPT (4+3) program, Jennah Harvey ’26, ’29DPT is engrossed in her capstone project on the cardiac effects of caffeine. We spoke with her about research/internship opportunities and the welcoming atmosphere at Simmons.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Mentorship
• Research

School of Management lecturer Michelle Brown-Droese shares how her undergraduate-level course in “Entrepreneurship Mindset” is applicable to any program of study at Simmons.

• Entrepreneurship
• Mentorship
• Research

Professor of Economics Zinnia Mukherjee specializes in environmental and natural economics, the economics of sustainable growth and development, and public policy. To celebrate National Economic Education Month, we spoke with her about her research and the wide applicability of economics.

• Research
• Sustainability and the Environment

Nina Testa ’23, ’25DPT is an outpatient physical therapist at the Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in Haverhill, MA. To honor National Physical Therapy Month (October) 2025, we spoke with her about the value of Simmons’ accelerated education, her recent research, and the University’s inclusive atmosphere.

• Careers and Internships
• Research

Simmons School of Social Work Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Development Johnnie Hamilton-Mason shared a retrospective conversation based on her research, titled “Hope Floats: African American Women's Survival Experiences after Katrina.”

• Research

Sam Geheran ’25MPH is passionate about the right to safe housing. We spoke with them about their research on unhoused populations, their interest in public health, and the inspiring atmosphere at Simmons.

• Research
• Social Justice & Advocacy