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  1. A collage of children's book covers
    Alumnae/i Feature

    The Transformative Power of Children’s Literature

    Cassie Sheets-Kavanagh ’18MA, who earned her master of arts in children’s literature at Simmons, is pursuing a PhD in curriculum, instruction, and teacher education at Michigan State University.

  2. Simmons School of Nursing students and faculty in the Nursing Simulation Center, photograph by Ashley Purvis.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    SON Alumna Makes Impact in Pediatric Neurology

    Beverly Byron ’75, is currently the co-chair of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Department of Health and Human Services’ Child Fatality Review Team. She is a longtime nurse educator and legal nurse consultant who double majored in nursing and sociology at Simmons.

  3. Damian Alexander ’18MFA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Graphic Novelist Offers Representation for ADHD Kids

    We spoke to author and illustrator Damian Alexander ’18MFA about how he found his creative home in writing and illustrating books for young adults, and what drew him to the Simmons Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children.

  4. Attendees at the 2025 Colleges of the Fenway MLK breakfast
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Hosts Colleges of the Fenway MLK Breakfast

    The Colleges of the Fenway (COF) recently celebrated the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Simmons University. City of Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Segun Idowu served as this year’s keynote speaker.

  5. A closeup of a nursing student with a notebook on their lap in which they are taking notes
    Alumnae/i Feature

    How a Nurse’s Perspective Impacts Public Health

    As a nurse and a transgender woman, Masters in Public Health graduate Ellie Spoering ’25MPH offers vital education about gender-affirming care to fellow nurses.

  6. A cup of coffee on top of a line of coffee beans representing the line on a heart monitor
    Student Story

    Aspiring Physical Therapist Researches Heart Health

    A senior in the Health and Exercise Science + Physical Therapy DPT (4+3) program, Jennah Harvey ’26, ’29DPT is engrossed in her capstone project on the cardiac effects of caffeine. We spoke with her about research/internship opportunities and the welcoming atmosphere at Simmons.

  7. An abstract work of art depicting a diverse group of people
    Campus & Community

    MPH Immersion Explores Health and Justice in Immigrant Communities

    Students in the Department of Public Health recently attended an event at Simmons, “Beyond Barriers: Advocating for Health and Justice with Immigrant Communities," where guest speakers shared their work to support and advocate for immigrant communities.

  8. The Simmons University management building in fall
    Announcement

    Simmons Named a Top 100 Women-Led Business

    Simmons University has been named one of Massachusetts’ Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in 2025. Created by The Women’s Edge and published annually in the “Women & Power” issue of the Globe Magazine, the list highlights organizations for their commitment to workplace diversity, innovation, efforts to advance equity, and contributions to the Massachusetts economy.

  9. Alexia Malone Oliver running onto the field during an NFL game
    Alumnae/i Feature

    A 3+3 PT Alum on the NFL Field

    A graduate of the Simmons Accelerated Program in Health and Exercise Science & Physical Therapy (3+3), Alexia Malone Oliver ’16 ’18DPT is Assistant Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Denver Broncos. We spoke to her about what it means to treat players on and off the field.

  10. Orientation Leaders cheering on move-in day 2025
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Welcomes the Class of 2029 and New Graduate Cohorts

    Simmons is pleased to welcome 441 undergraduate students and 962 new graduate students to the start of the 2025–2026 academic year. We look forward to interacting with this diverse and interdisciplinary group of thinkers and leaders.