Shout-outs from Students and Alums
Passing the Baton: A Simmons Story Comes Full Circle
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.
Building a Punk Community Archive
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.
Nursing Students Perform Sports Preparticipation Physicals
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.
SLIS Alumna on Horror, History, and Women with Swords
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."
DNP-FNP Graduate Discusses Clinical Experience and Pursuing a PMHNP
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.
From the Field to the Family Business
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.
History Alumna Researches Lesbian Communities in the South
Transfer student and Dix Scholar Brianna Fischer ’26 received Simmons University’s Clio Award, a special recognition for an outstanding student pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in history. We spoke with her about her historical research and the stimulating atmosphere at Simmons.
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.