1. A student evaluating chemistry research on a computer. Photo by Ashley Purvis.

    Simmons University’s 3+2 dual-degree engineering program empowers students to earn two degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Science from Simmons and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from one of our partner institutions. We spoke to three students who have completed their Simmons degree and are looking forward to the second portion of their studies this year.

  2. Kayla Baillargeon ’25 ’28MSW

    Kayla Baillargeon ’25 ’28 MSW used her personal experiences and passion for helping others to advance a career in parent advocacy. Now, by earning her online bachelor's degree and pursuing a master's at Simmons, she is gaining the skills and credentials needed to shape the growing field.

  3. Brinika Hargrove ’27

    Brinika Hargrove ’27 found renewed hope and support through Simmons’ online degree completion program, balancing motherhood, work, and school with determination. Now pursuing social work, she’s channeling her experiences into a passion for advocacy, using her education to uplift families and communities in need.

  4. Claire Tuquero ’26

    Nursing student Claire Tuquero ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Passionate Leaders Project and the clinical training she was able to achieve at several Boston hospitals.

  5. Syeda Anas ’26 standing near the Massachusetts capitol

    First-generation student and political science major Syeda Anas ’26 reflects on her involvement with the Barbara Lee Fellowship Program, and about learning to talk to people without fear of judgment.

  6. Theresa Stephens-Tillmon ’27

    After nearly three decades in corporate leadership, Theresa Stephens-Tillmon ’27 returned to school, enrolling in Simmons’ online degree completion program to pursue a psychology degree and a new purpose: helping others get unstuck through life coaching. With the support of her instructors and the staff at Simmons, she’s embarking on these meaningful second acts and finding growth.

  7. Kim Richard ’26

    Social work major and first-generation college student Kim Richard ’26 shares her journey as an online degree completion student and how Simmons has prepared her to deliver care to clients.

  8. Maya McCabe '27 presents research at the New England Science Symposium, held at Harvard Medical School.

    Maya McCabe ’27 is a biochemistry major and physics minor in the dual degree (3+2) engineering program. She spoke with us about her research funded by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation and the hands-on STEM training she is receiving at Simmons.

  9. Alexandra “Ale” Huamán ’26

    Africana studies and international relations major Alexandra “Ale” Huamán ’26 reflects on four years at Simmons: getting involved in the Boston community, being a Barbara Lee Fellow, and studying abroad to name a few of the activities she packed in.

  10. Victoria Savoie ’26

    Victoria Savoie ’26, a political science and communications major, reflects on her participation in the 2025 spring NYC Agency trip through the Department of Communications, the articles she wrote for the student-run news organization, The Simmons Voice, and her selection for the Barbara Lee Fellowship program.