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.

• Clinical Experience
• Senior Profile

Eric Schade ’26PhD reflects on the opportunities he had to publish with faculty in the Simmons School of Social Work and to connect with other online students in the PhD program. He also shares his research and the the encouragement he received to apply for research funding.

• Online Student
• Research
• Senior Profile

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.

• First-generation Student
• Senior Profile
• Transfer Student

During her time as a Simmons student, Giselle Yang enjoyed serving as a teaching assistant (TA), tutor, and student liaison, and participating in the Break Through the Tech AI program. As a TA and tutor for several classes, she helped other students while also deepening her own understanding of these subjects.

• Community Engagement
• International Student
• Science and Technology
• Senior Profile

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.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship
• Online Student

Boston Magazine has published its 2026 list of 150 Most Influential Bostonians. President Lynn Perry Wooten was among the recognized individuals.

• Awards and Honors
• Leadership

Alec Chunn '15MA/MS reflects on how the Children's Literature & Library Science dual degree has informed his work as a reviewer of children's literature, a jurist for literary prizes, and a Youth Librarian at Multnomah County Library in Portland, Oregon.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship

Professor Laura Saunders, who serves as the associate dean of Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) and director of the Simmons Center for Information Literacy, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Beta Phi Mu Award by the American Library Association.

• Awards and Honors

If you’re interested in STEM and want to study in a place where you feel acknowledged and supported, enrolling in a women’s college is a smart option. Research shows that women’s colleges are particularly well equipped to help you thrive in STEM fields and realize your leadership potential.

• Science and Technology

Interprofessional Education (IPE) helps break down barriers in healthcare education and practice by bringing together members from different professions. This helps you learn how to successfully collaborate as part of a healthcare team.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences