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Exercise Science Alumna Interviewed in The Boston Globe

The Globe interviewed Francesca Corsinetti ’19 an occupational therapist, high school basketball coach, and founder of The Sports OT (a program that helps current and retired athletes navigate the complexities of mental health).
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Blowing the Horn for Children’s Literature: One Hundred Years of The Horn Book Magazine

In October of 1924, the first issue of The Horn Book magazine appeared. It began as a newsletter from the Bookshop for Boys and Girls, one of the first children’s book shops in the United States, established in 1916 by...
- 125th Anniversary
- Leadership
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Simmons Exercise Science Alumnae Share Research at Conference

Health and Exercise Science alumnae Haleigh St.Hilaire ’24, ’26MPH and Caroline Aspinwall ’24 recently presented their respective research at the New England chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (NEACSM) conference.
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Simmons Alum Mentors MFA Students in Children’s Publishing

Emily Feinberg ’11, who earned dual Master’s degrees in Children’s Literature and English Literature at Simmons, is now the Executive Editor at Roaring Brook Press, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group.
- Careers and Internships
- Mentorship
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Alumna's Nursing Career Leads to Solo Psychiatric Practice

School of Nursing alum Michele (Chamberland) Graney ’95 decided to open her own private psychiatric telehealth practice in April, 2023. She reflects on how the foundational learning she gained at Simmons prepared her for her career.
- Careers and Internships
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Literary Agent Alumna Shares Passion for Children’s Literature

Paige Terlip ’18MA/MFA reflects on how Simmons prepared her to shepherd authors through the publishing process — and how it felt to get one of those books on the New York Times Bestsellers list.
- Careers and Internships
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Mother and Daughter Alumnae Reflect on Shared Simmons Pride

To commemorate Simmons’ 125th anniversary, we spoke with Karen MacKenzie ’10, ’12MSW and her daughter Jennifer “Jen” DiRico ’12MBA about graduating alongside one another, Simmons’ spirit of inclusivity, and the formative power of a women’s-centered education.
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Simmons Nursing and Dix Scholar Alum Offers Palliative Care to Navajo Nation

Susan Perron ’18 received a DAISY award for her work as a palliative nurse at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. Perron reflects on the award and her work for the Indigenous community.
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From Mock Printz to the Real Deal: Simmons Dual Degree Student Shares Her Awards Committee Experience

Elena McVicar ’11MA/MS shares her experience serving on the 2021 Printz Award Committee, and how her Simmons studies uniquely prepared her to work in the Children's Literature field.
- Boston
- Careers and Internships
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Alumna Shares Journey from “Miracle” Birth to Fertility Advocacy

For Elizabeth Carr ’04, the first IVF baby born in the United States, fertility education constitutes empowerment and advocacy. She spoke with us about her widely publicized birth, new historical memoir, and formative experience at Simmons.