Joanne Doucette ’01MS is a 2026 honoree of the "I Love My Librarian" Award. She is one of ten honorees selected from more than 1,300 nominations from library users nationwide.

• Awards and Honors

Amy Maladore ’16MS ’25PhD earned her master’s and PhD in behavior analysis from Simmons, and her research explores the use of behavior analytic concepts to increase recognition of racist behavior. We spoke to Maladore about what brought her to study behavior analysis at Simmons.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships
• Research

Maya McCabe ’27 is a biochemistry major and physics minor in the dual degree (3+2) engineering program. She spoke with us about her research funded by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation and the hands-on STEM training she is receiving at Simmons.

• Awards and Honors
• Mentorship
• Research
• Science and Technology

The Carlotta Simulation is an interprofessional simulation lab established by Simmons’ School of Nursing faculty. It has been developed into an invaluable experience for students of nursing, physical therapy, and nutrition. This year, School of Social Work students have also been invited to participate.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Clinical Experience

Robert Henry “Bob” Oppenheim, who was a professor in the Simmons University Department of Art and Music for more than 40 years, has passed away. He was 82 years old.

• In Memoriam

Africana studies and international relations major Alexandra “Ale” Huamán ’26 reflects on four years at Simmons: getting involved in the Boston community, being a Barbara Lee Fellow, and studying abroad to name a few of the activities she packed in.

• Community Engagement
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile
• Study Abroad

Victoria Savoie ’26, a political science and communications major, reflects on her participation in the 2025 spring NYC Agency trip through the Department of Communications, the articles she wrote for the student-run news organization, The Simmons Voice, and her selection for the Barbara Lee Fellowship program.

• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile

Fiona Coughlin ’26MS conducted an independent research project on building social media literacy skills for undergraduate students. To make this possible, she secured International Review Board approval to conduct interviews with the General Education faculty at Simmons, and grant funding from the Simmons Center for Information Literacy.

• Community Engagement
• Research
• Senior Profile

Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW reflects on two of the impactful experiences during her time at Simmons: her clinical placements and her participation in the Harm Reduction Training (HaRT) Scholars Program.

• Boston
• Clinical Experience
• Mentorship
• Research
• Senior Profile

Aurora Daniel ’26MSMA had the honor of serving as the president of the Library and Information Science Student Association, the student government for Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science while pursuing her Masters in Library and Information Science and Master of Arts in History.

• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Research
• Senior Profile
• Veteran Student