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A collection of nutritious foods such as nuts, fruits, and vegetables alongside a set of weights and a jump rope

Internship Student Combines Nutrition and Athletics

Marie Bazarbachian ’25MS, ’26DIP is an athlete focusing on clinical nutrition. We spoke with her about a customizable education at Simmons and her service to her community.

Brain imaging, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Creative Commons

Dix Scholar Researches Neuroscience

Sandra Bartlett ’26 is a Dix Scholar and transfer student studying Neuroscience and Behavior. We spoke with her about STEM research and mentorship at Simmons.

Arianna Joyce ’26, ’27MS standing in a pose on ice skates

Athlete Discovers Value of Nutrition

Accelerated student Arianna Joyce ’26, ’27MS is a competitive figure skater who is passionate about nutrition. We spoke with her about the encouraging community at Simmons and the value of an accelerated education.

A graphic of the outline of a person with vegetables inside the head

Undergraduate Focuses on Clinical Nutrition

Zoe Papas ’26 is a nutrition and dietetics major. We spoke with them about their interest in clinical nutrition, hands-on learning, and the welcoming atmosphere at Simmons.

Marie Beam ’95

Alumna Brings Joy of Discovery to Children and Families

Marie Beam ’95 is the Chief Executive Officer of the Discovery Museum in Acton, MA. We spoke with her about nonprofit work, her stimulating education at Simmons, and the value of curiosity.

A cup of coffee on top of a line of coffee beans representing the line on a heart monitor

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.

Art by Karen LaFleur: Protostar

Alumna Combines Story and Techspressionist Moving Images

Karen LaFleur ’97MA, a graduate of the Simmons Master’s in Children’s Literature, is a “Techspressionist” artist and writer who incorporates moving images, text, music, and artistic renderings of nature and scientific discovery into her artwork. We spoke to LaFleur about how her studies at Simmons shaped the development of her art.

Valeria Cardoza ’27

First-Gen Commuter Student Navigates Higher Education

Valeria Cardoza ’27 shares her unique experience as a first-generation student at Simmons, and a participant in the Bonner Leaders Program.