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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

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Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

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Meet Our 2025–26 Bonner Community Leaders

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New Master’s Degree Focuses on Business of Women’s Sports

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  1. Cathie Behrend ’70
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Bridging Public Art and Public Service

    Art history major Cathie Behrend ’70 recently received a Legacy Award from the 92nd Street Y in New York City. We spoke with her about receiving this honor, her love of art and public service, and her Simmons experience.

  2. A healthcare worker holding a patent's hand and listening intently.
    Ask Simmons

    Why Learn Spanish for Healthcare Careers?

    Language skills matter more than ever in the diverse and multifaceted field of healthcare. Knowing Spanish is especially valuable and can make a real difference in your healthcare career.

  3. Laura Doran and her colleague, Isabella Pino, at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Communications Alumna Finds Her Place in the Sports Industry

    Laura Doran ’09 has made her career in sports. Now a member of the Advisory Board for the business and leadership in women’s sports concentration, Doran shares how Simmons can prepare students to enter this growing field.

  4. A large room with low bookshelves in the Simmons University library.
    Campus & Community

    SLIS Celebrates National Library Week with Virtual Event

    In honor of National Library Week, Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) hosted a virtual award ceremony and alumnae/i panel discussion, “Building a Career in LIS: Lessons, Milestones, and Whatever Comes Next in the Age of AI.”

  5. Theresa Stephens-Tillmon ’27
    Student Story

    Candor and Care: The Impact of Faculty on Returning Students

    After nearly three decades in corporate leadership, Theresa Stephens-Tillmon ’27 returned to school, enrolling in Simmons’ online degree completion program to pursue a psychology degree and a new purpose: helping others get unstuck through life coaching. With the support of her instructors and the staff at Simmons, she’s embarking on these meaningful second acts and finding growth.

  6. Alec Chunn ’15MA/MS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Dual Degree Alumnus Found His Voice at Simmons

    Alec Chunn '15MA/MS reflects on how the Children's Literature & Library Science dual degree has informed his work as a reviewer of children's literature, a jurist for literary prizes, and a Youth Librarian at Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon.

  7. Emily Crown ’26
    Student Story

    Cultivating Wellness With Real-World Learning

    Emily Crown ’26 reflects on her decision to major in Health and Exercise Science, the mentorship she received along the way, and the ways in which Simmons provided the opportunities, environment, and support she needed to be successful.

  8. Kimberly R. Lavoie
    Student Story

    Examining Critical Roles of School Librarians

    Kimberly R. Lavoie PhD’26 reflects on the most impactful part of her doctoral journey: conducting dissertation research, examining how school librarians understand and enact their roles in post-pandemic K–12 education.

  9. Sydney Villegas ’26MS
    Student Story

    Public Librarianship and Community Involvement

    Sydney Villegas ’26MS reflects on how she was encouraged to bring her interests and passions to her coursework and create projects that she was genuinely excited to explore as a graduate student in library and information science.

  10. An adult hand holding the hand of a tiny baby
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Nursing Alumna Reflects on Impact of Art and Music

    Roberta Holder-Mosley ’73 shares reflections on her long career in nursing, midwifery, and public service, as well as how art history, poetry, and Glee Club added richness to her Simmons experience.