James Piper

Emeritus

Shout-outs from Students and Alums

Zuzanna Misztela standing by a banner at the NEACSM Conference in 2025

PT Graduate Student Appreciates Accelerated Education

Zuzanna Misztela ’26, ’28DPT is a 3+3 student in the Department of Physical Therapy. We spoke with her about the value of an accelerated education and the supportive atmosphere at Simmons.


Clarissa Palencia ’24, ’26MS is a graduate student in nutrition

Simmons Nutrition Student Supports Women and Children

Clarissa Palencia ’24, ’26MS is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion + Dietetic Internship (MSDI) Track. We spoke with her about her interest in women’s nutrition and the supportive community at Simmons.


Simmons Cupola in the Fall

Alum Recognized for Dedication to Arts

Teri Groome ’04MA is a winner of the Champion of the Arts Award by ArtsEmerson.


Entrepreneur, researcher, and author Linda Rossetti '86 at a speaking engagement

Simmons Economics Alumna Champions Change

Linda Rossetti ’86 is an entrepreneur, author, and researcher who specializes in transformational change. We spoke with her about navigating life’s changes and the supportive relationships she formed at Simmons.


Ashley McGrath ’25 ’27DPT wearing a lab jacket on the Simmons quad

3+3 DPT Student on Timing and Transition

Ashley McGrath '25 '27DPT shares her experience in the Accelerated Program in Health and Exercise Science & Physical Therapy (3+3).


"A Bit of Matter: The MoMA PS1 Archives", April 9, 2017–September 10, 2017, MoMA PS1, Long Island City, New York, co-curated by Jonathan Lill '03MS.

SLIS Alumnus Helps Archive Art History at MoMA

Jonathan Lill ’03MS is Head of Metadata and Systems at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Archives, Library, and Research Collections (ALRC). We spoke with him about his multifaceted career, the essential training he received at Simmons, and the rewards of his profession.


Nina Testa '23, '25DPT at Simmons' 2025 Commencement.

Physical Therapist Alumna Finds her Dream Job

Nina Testa ’23, ’25DPT is an outpatient physical therapist at the Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in Haverhill, MA. To honor National Physical Therapy Month (October) 2025, we spoke with her about the value of Simmons’ accelerated education, her recent research, and the University’s inclusive atmosphere.


Alex Yudelevich Newman (R) and two other inductees into the Ronnie Arrow Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

Simmons Alumna Inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

On September 14, Alexandra Yudelevich Newman ’08, a standout tennis player during her time at Simmons, was inducted into the Ronnie Arrow Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.