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We are delighted to welcome new Sharks to the Simmons community!

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• First-generation Student
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Since she majored in Social Work at Simmons, Erin Curley has supported vulnerable individuals in her community. In her current role, she’s helping others engage as well by connecting Northeastern students with community service opportunities in Boston and beyond. Curley...

• First-generation Student
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• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

Stephanie Seales '09MA has touched many aspects of publishing throughout her career, and is using her understanding of the industry in her works as an author, career coach, book reviewer, and authenticity reader. What led you to study children's literature...

• First-generation Student
• Internships & Careers
• Media, Arts, and Humanities

The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholarship is the most prestigious student award at Simmons. Kotzen scholarship recipients receive full tuition remission over four years. The class of 2026 includes ten Kotzen scholars. We spoke with Justine Paragas about her intellectual...

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Nursing major Beth Pennington is one of Simmons' first-generation students. She spoke with us about her interest in working with children and why she was drawn to Simmons. What is it like to be a first-generation student? It is an...

• First-generation Student

"Simmons offered me a scholarship covering my room and board, and my world was changed forever," says Lynne Devnew '67, Co-President of the Alumnae/i Association and honorary officer of the Class of 1967. She had anticipated living at home and...

• First-generation Student
• Scholarships/Financial Aid

Simmons takes pride in giving students the real-world skills and experiences they need to thrive in the workplace. For recent grad Shukri M. Mohamud ’21, her Simmons education has served her well post-grad. “Simmons prepares you to network and communicate,”...

• First-generation Student
• Internships & Careers

Before Taylor Mahoney ’15 became a PhD candidate at Boston University, she was a first-generation college student at Simmons. Read about her takeaways as she navigated college life, and the unique support Simmons provided.

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• Science & Technology

In honor of Founder's Day, undergraduate students are invited to participate in an essay contest. This year, social work major Starleina Murphy '23 was selected to present her essay during Simmons' annual celebration.

• First-generation Student
• Traditions & Annual Events

We're so excited to welcome the Class of 2025 to the Simmons community! Take a look at these facts about our newest class.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• First-generation Student
• International Student
• Scholarships/Financial Aid