Archives and Digital Initiatives Fellow Hannah Gershone ’25MS and University Archivist and Digital Initiatives Librarian Kelsey Kolbet ’21MA/MS recently completed a substantial digitization project involving manuscripts, photographs, and memorabilia related to Gwen Ifill ’77, ’93HD (1955–2016).

• Gwen Ifill
• Mentorship
• Simmons History

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.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship

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.

• Mentorship
• Research
• Science and Technology
• Senior Profile

Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25 shares her experience with the Passionate Leaders Project, her study abroad experience, and how Simmons has prepared her for a career in accounting.

• Boston
• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship
• Research
• Senior Profile

Madd Witaconis ’25 discusses the Political Science and Public Policy 3+1 program, and reflects on interning abroad, and finding community at Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile
• Study Abroad

Aislinn Doherty ’25 reflects on expanding her leadership skills as a Bonner Leader, and making it her mission to get involved with as many organizations and opportunities as possible while at Simmons.

• Athletics
• Careers and Internships
• Community Engagement
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile

Elizabeth Addesso ’25 reflects on her time as a college student in Boston and the opportunities she had at Simmons, from working in the Trustman Art Gallery to studying abroad in Italy.

• Boston
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile
• Study Abroad

Bringing a distinctive methodology to her profession, Amanda Michel ’23, ’25DPT has already made headlines, gracing the cover story of American Physical Therapy Association magazine (July 2024). We spoke with her about disability-informed research, her love of dance, and the supportive atmosphere of Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship
• Research

Chemistry and Physics double major Annabelle Hannah ’25 discusses her laboratory research experiences and how she found community at Simmons.

• Mentorship
• Research
• Science and Technology
• Senior Profile

Ginjer Doherty ’25, Aviva Foster ’25, CJ Haggard ’25, Theo Hatfield ’25, Lili Malatinszky ’25, and Grace Walters ’25 have been selected for the prestigious Senior Scholar Award at Simmons University. Sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Office of Research and Fellowships, the Senior Scholar Award recognizes outstanding scholarly research across different disciplinary fields.

• Awards and Honors
• Commencement
• Mentorship
• Research
• Senior Profile