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  1. Gerali Mateo Peña ’26MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Supports Children with Behavior Analysis

    Behavioral analysis alumna Gerali Mateo Peña ’26MS is passionate about working with children and individuals with disabilities. We spoke with her about her research and the rigorous training received at Simmons.

  2. The four SLIS fellows for 2026-27: Ricardo Eslava ’28MS, Natalia Porras ’29MS, Kaley Bachelder ’28MS, Katherine Gunter ’29MS
    Student Story

    Meet the New SLIS Library Fellows

    The Simmons University Library and School of Library and Information Science welcomes a new cohort of four Library Fellows this semester, selected from the current students in the University’s Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) program.

  3. Tammy Caputi ’99MBA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SOM Alumna Runs for Political Office

    School of Management (SOM) alumna Tammy Caputi ’99MBA is a mother, small business owner, and former City Councilwoman who is running for a state representative position in Arizona. We spoke with her about her political platform and the value of a women-centered learning environment.

  4. Katy Rawdon ’97MS and the cover of her co-authored book "Infinite Loop: Archives and Time Travel in the Popular Imagination"
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumna Bridges Archives and Science Fiction

    Temple University librarian Katy Rawdon ’97MS recently co-authored a book that brings together science fiction and the central role of archivists. We spoke with her about the book and the essential training she received at Simmons School of Library Science.

  5. Rachel Cohan ’25MSW
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Building a Career in Clinical Mental Health

    Rachel Cohan ’25MSW is a master’s level clinician at Elevate Counseling Services, a private practice group with several Massachusetts locations. Based in the Easton office, Cohan collaborates with clients to create and carry out treatment plans informed by their goals.

  6. Tessa Volpe's official NASA headshot
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Inside Simmons’ Data Science and AI Major

    Data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are everywhere — what does it mean to major in these areas, as an undergraduate? We spoke with a professor and graduate of Simmons’ Bachelor of Science in Data Science and AI to learn more about what the degree entails, and how it prepares students to enter a rapidly growing field.

  7. The ancient theater of Epidaurus (Epidavros), Argolida (Argolis), Peloponnese, Greece
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumna Views Librarians as ‘Informal’ Educators

    Sarah Leveille ’26MS is the reference librarian for the Grafton Public Library in Grafton, Massachusetts. We spoke with her about the essential education she received from Simmons SLIS, the LibGuides she created, and the joys of librarianship.

  8. Gloria Respress-Churchwell on the LIMITLESS set with Diane Pierce William, Dr. Pierce’s daughter.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Finding the Story Beneath the Story

    Gloria Respress-Churchwell ’18MFA, MA uncovers the human heart inside history’s stories.

  9. Book cover "You Only Live Twice" and author Autumn Allen
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Children’s Literature Alumna Featured in WBUR

    WBUR News profiled Boston-based educator, author, and editor Autumn Allen ’18MA/MFA. Allen just released her second young adult novel, You Only Live Twice (Kokila-Penguin Random House, 2026).

  10. Tam Ha ’08MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SLIS Alumna Awardee Reflects on People-Centered Libraries

    Tam Ha ’08MS, recipient of the 2026 Alumnae/i Lifetime Achievement Award, is the academic librarian for VinUniversity (Hanoi, Vietnam). We spoke with her about the pivotal mentorship she received at Simmons and the rewards of a career in librarianship.