Simmons Alumnae/i Referral Program For Graduate Students
We all have a relative, friend, acquaintance, or colleague who we know would benefit from a graduate degree at Simmons. We want to help make that a reality by offering a $500 referral scholarship* for any enrolling student who is nominated by a Simmons alum. Fill out the Simmons Alumnae/i Referral Form and if the person you nominated enrolls, they will receive the $500 Simmons Friend Scholarship.
- Nominate a potential Simmons graduate student by filling out the form.
- If the person you nominate enrolls**, they will receive a $500 award during their first term*** at Simmons.
* The Simmons Friend Scholarship is currently available for the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholarships are subject to change and restrictions may apply. Students enrolled in partnership/employer programs are not eligible to receive the Simmons Friend Scholarship.
** Students may be nominated by multiple Simmons alums, but are limited to one $500 award. Simmons alums are not eligible to refer themselves.
*** The referral form must be completed prior to the incoming graduate student’s first term. The scholarship cannot be applied retroactively.
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Upcoming Alumnae/i Events
2025 RIZE Harm Reduction Summit: Recovery City
- Nov 6, 2025
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
Alumnae/i features
Alum Recognized for Dedication to Arts
Teri Groome ’04MA is a winner of the Champion of the Arts Award by ArtsEmerson.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SLIS Student Relishes Exchange in Seoul
Graduate student Ryan Harrington ’27MS recently returned from an exchange program at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. We spoke with him about this unique opportunity, the superb training at Simmons, and the importance of historical memory.
Public Health Alum Addresses Housing Insecurity
Sam Geheran ’25MPH is passionate about the right to safe housing. We spoke with them about their research on unhoused populations, their interest in public health, and the inspiring atmosphere at Simmons.
Alumna Communicates Scientific Discovery at National Park
Julia Rush ’24 is the 2025 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellow in Science Communication for the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park. We spoke with her about her love of journalism and the outdoors, and the essential training she received at Simmons.