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  1. Katie Mansour
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Katie Mansour '21 Selected to Run Boston Marathon for Boston Children's Hospital

    Tell us about your position in the Department of Critical Care at Boston Children's Hospital. I am a Research Assistant in the Priebe Lab. Our focus is on the development of new antimicrobials and vaccines to combat and prevent bacterial...

  2. Holly Wright
    Student Story

    Learning Outside the Classroom: A Boston Culture Palace, Right Next Door

    When nursing major Holly Wright ’25 came to Simmons last fall, she didn’t expect to spend so much time studying art. As part of the Simmons PLAN (Purpose Leadership ActioN) core curriculum, Wright registered for the Boston course, “Isabella Stewart...

  3. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background
    Announcement

    Simmons University Faculty Member Co-Authors New Study Analyzing Preterm Birth Rates among non-Hispanic Black Parents in Massachusetts

    Study examining non-Hispanic Black preterm birth rates by nativity, region, and country of origin raises new questions about impact of discrimination on reproductive health

  4. Nikkola Carmichael
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Nikkola Carmichael '20PhD Finds Perfect Career as Senior Genetic Counselor at Boston Children's Hospital

    Nikkola Carmichael '20PhD is a Senior Genetic Counselor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital.

  5. Clark Cassone
    Faculty Spotlight

    The Value of an Inclusive Community with Assistant Professor of Practice Clark Cassone ’12MSN

    Assistant Professor of Practice Clark Cassone ’12MSN can attest to the longevity and successful outcomes of the Simmons nursing program. “The School of Nursing at Simmons has been around for decades, which lends the program a lot of depth” says...

  6. Teresa Fung
    Faculty Spotlight

    Eating Well in the New Year: Advice from Professor Teresa Fung

    We caught up with Professor Theresa Fung about how to eat well in 2022.

  7. Student sitting at a desk with mentor and professor
    Student Story

    The Guided Path: Celebrating National Mentor Month at Simmons University

    “I consider mentorship to be like a runway,” says Assistant Professor of Biology John Young, who works with students in the lab, guiding their independent research. “I help students see their potential and believe in themselves, allowing them to gather...

  8. Simmons University Main College Building
    Announcement

    Passionate Leaders Project: Fall 2021 Cohort

    The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom. Learn what the Fall 2021 Cohort is up to!

  9. Stethoscopes hanging on rack
    Faculty Spotlight

    Assistant Professor Diana Hanan '16MSN Believes There’s a Place for Everyone in Nursing

    For student turned faculty member, Diana Hanan '16MSN, Simmons' nursing program stands about because of its high standards and strong sense of community. Learn more about why Diana returned to Simmons and what advice she has for students.

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    Faculty Spotlight

    Associate Professor Tanya Cohn ’02, ’07MSN: Nursing Molds Who You Are

    Tanya Cohn has gone to many universities and earned several degrees, but Simmons has always been close to her heart. When she heard that Simmons was creating an online nursing program, Cohn knew she had to be a part of it.