On October 30, we celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 230th birthday of John Simmons, whose extraordinary vision continues to shape our University and the lives of generations of students.

• From the President
• Simmons History
• Traditions & Annual Events

More than 50 years after Simmons helped shape her own path, Leslie Morris ’75 has come full circle, mentoring Sasha Oglesby ’29 from Camden, NJ, who followed in her footsteps to Simmons. Oglesby is now finding her own path at the University, carrying forward Morris’s belief in the power of mentorship, opportunity, and giving back.

• Community Engagement
• Mentorship

Assistant Professor of History Jamie Lee Andreson examines Black feminism and Brazilian cultural history. We spoke with her about her research, methods, and teaching.

• Research

Lauren Posklensky ’26MS combines her Master of Science in Library and Information Science research with her interest in punk music, and the independent, DIY community it fosters.

• Careers and Internships
• Research

Simmons School of Nursing (SON) students are providing free sports preparticipation examinations for middle and high school student-athletes in the Boston area. We spoke with faculty preceptors Professor of Practice Tina Delouchry and Assistant Professor of Practice Delmy Piano, as well as nursing students and middle/high school faculty, about this special project.

• Clinical Experience

In honor of Massachusetts STEM Week 2026 (October 19–October 23, 2026), we’ve gathered student perspectives on the value of pursuing STEM studies at a women-focused University.

• Science and Technology

In the spirit of spooky season, we caught up with Kylie Lee Baker ’22MS on her life long ties to horror fiction. Baker's most recent novel, JAPANESE GOTHIC (Hanover Square Press, 2026), was praised by Publisher's Weekly: "It's as gruesome as it is un-put-downable."

• Careers and Internships

Simmons University welcomes 968 on-the-ground and hybrid students (undergraduate and graduate) and 466 online students to the 2026–27 academic year.

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• International Student
• Online Student
• Transfer Student

Alisa Ssuyu Lin ’22MSN ’25DNP completed the Direct Entry Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) at Simmons University and began the Post-Graduate Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN/PGC PMHNP) last fall.

• Clinical Experience

Carole Collins Alexander ’83 reflects on her time at Simmons and why attending a women's college was the right choice for her and how women's sports have changed during her career.

• Athletics
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Scholarships and Financial Aid