Accelerated student Arianna Joyce ’26, ’27MS is a competitive figure skater who is passionate about nutrition. We spoke with her about the encouraging community at Simmons and the value of an accelerated education.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Mentorship

Zoe Papas ’26 is a nutrition and dietetics major. We spoke with them about their interest in clinical nutrition, hands-on learning, and the welcoming atmosphere at Simmons.

• Clinical Experience
• Community Engagement
• Mentorship
• Research

A senior in the Health and Exercise Science + Physical Therapy DPT (4+3) program, Jennah Harvey ’26, ’29DPT is engrossed in her capstone project on the cardiac effects of caffeine. We spoke with her about research/internship opportunities and the welcoming atmosphere at Simmons.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Mentorship
• Research

Valeria Cardoza ’27 shares her unique experience as a first-generation student at Simmons, and a participant in the Bonner Leaders Program.

• First-generation Student
• Leadership
• Scholarships and Financial Aid

Students in “Applied Inclusive Leadership: Project Management for Real-World Impact” (BUS 375) learn a unique approach to delivering business requests, and have the opportunity to put their skills into practice.

• Leadership
• Mentorship

Zuzanna Misztela ’26, ’28DPT is a 3+3 student in the Department of Physical Therapy. We spoke with her about the value of an accelerated education and the supportive atmosphere at Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Clinical Experience
• First-generation Student
• Mentorship

Clarissa Palencia ’24, ’26MS is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Promotion + Dietetic Internship (MSDI) Track. We spoke with her about her interest in women’s nutrition and the supportive community at Simmons.

• Careers and Internships
• Mentorship

Ashley McGrath '25 '27DPT shares her experience in the Accelerated Program in Health and Exercise Science & Physical Therapy (3+3).

• Boston
• Clinical Experience

Maryona Vicente '25, a biochemistry major on the pre-med track with minors in business and health care management, engaged in unique internship opportunities while at Simmons, locally and abroad.

• Careers and Internships
• Study Abroad

The State Library of Massachusetts recognized two graduate student interns from Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science (SLIS): Emily Buff ’25MS and Emily Colson ’26MS. Both students worked within the Library’s Government Documents Program.

• Careers and Internships