Alumnae/i Events
The Office of Advancement and Alumnae/i Relations produces events and programs that connect alumnae/i to Simmons and to one another.
Connecting alumnae/i to Simmons and to one another.
Programs tackle timely topics addressing the needs and interests of alumnae/i while showcasing initiatives of the University.
See below for upcoming, featured, and recent alumnae/i events, as well as recent Alumnae/i featured in Simmons News.
Upcoming Alumnae/i Events
Alumnae/i Regional Gathering in Florida: West Palm Beach
- Feb 26, 2026
- 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- West Palm Beach, FL
Alumnae/i Regional Gathering in Florida: Amelia Island
- Mar 23, 2026
- 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Amelia Island, Florida
Engaging Social Work Alumnae/i Voices: Annual Social Work Month Event
- Mar 25, 2026
- 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Featured Alumnae/i Events
Reunion
Reunion 2026 will take place June 6, 2026 so be sure to save the date.
Elizabeth B. Rawlins ’67MSEd, ’03HD Symposium
Held every five years, the Elizabeth B. Rawlins ’67MSEd, ’03HD Symposium (formerly the Black Alumnae/i Symposium) features rich, alumnae/i-driven programs, workshops, panels and receptions.
Alumnae/i in the News
Alumna Brings Behavior Analysis Insights to Education
Megan Breault ’13MS ’25PhD is a graduate of the Simmons University Master of Science in Behavior Analysis and Phd in Behavior Analysis. Breault presented her dissertation research at the Contemporary Developments in Behavior Analysis Virtual Conference, hosted by Simmons’ Department of Behavior Analysis in January 2026.
Graphic Novelist Offers Representation for ADHD Kids
We spoke to author and illustrator Damian Alexander ’18MFA about how he found his creative home in writing and illustrating books for young adults, and what drew him to the Simmons Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children.
SLIS Alumna Named Library Director of the Year
Brittany Durgin ’17MS, director of the Moultonborough Public Library, has received the Library Director of the Year Award from the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association.
Alumna Honored in Biographical Publication
Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, has honored Dr. Sara J. McKenzie ’93MBA with inclusion in Who's Who in the World.
Social Work Alumna Publishes Book on Divorce
Oona Metz ’93MSW is a therapist who leads therapy groups and supports women in transition. We spoke with her about her new book on navigating divorce and the essential training she received at Simmons.
How a Nurse’s Perspective Impacts Public Health
As a nurse and a transgender woman, Masters in Public Health graduate Ellie Spoering ’25MPH offers vital education about gender-affirming care to fellow nurses.
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.
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.