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Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center

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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026

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  1. Jackie Kelley with family after commencement
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Mother of Three Balances Work and Graduate Nursing Program

    Jackie Kelley ’13 ’26MSN earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Simmons’ School of Nursing (SON). After ten years of experience in the field, she returned to Simmons for the Master’s in Nursing (BSN to MSN) online program, with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Kelley shared her experience as a registered nurse and mother of three young children while in the nursing program.

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    Student Story

    SLIS Students Balance Parenting with Graduate Studies

    Master of Library and Information Science online students Carey Zigouras ’28MS and Whitney Pillow ’26MS share their experiences of undertaking a masters degree while parenting young children.