News | Simmons University

Alumnae/i Feature

Ann Batchelder ’79MSW Writes Book that Blends Memoir and Greek Mythology

Alumna Ann Batchelder is the author of Craving Spring: A mother’s quest, a daughter’s depression, and the Greek myth that brought them together (Legacy Book Press, forthcoming 2023). In this deeply personal account, Batchelder identifies with the Greek goddess Demeter as she helps her daughter recover from addiction and supports her on the road to recovery.
- Careers and Internships
Alumnae/i Feature

Sara Stender Delaney '00 Leads Business and Nonprofit for Nourishment and Healing

Years before founding a nonprofit in Rwanda, Sara Stender Delaney '00 grew up in Vermont among a family of entrepreneurs. "I had seen a lot of family members build small to medium-sized businesses," she recalls. "I had small businesses as...
Alumnae/i Feature

Empowering Youth in Boston Schools, Breaking Stigmas and Fostering Mental Health Awareness

What The Job Entails Bianca Dunbar is a school-based social worker at UP Academy Dorchester, a Boston Public School serving PreK-8 students. As one of three social workers, she handles a caseload of 13 middle-school students who have individualized education...
- Careers and Internships
Alumnae/i Feature

Maggie Knowles '02 Helps Celebrate Local Food Culture and Agricultural Sustainability

As the Editor-in-Chief of edible MAINE, a print and digital magazine that explores Maine’s food scene, alumna Maggie Knowles promotes a holistic approach to the culinary arts and food production. Knowles spoke with us about her love for writing and food, and how Simmons helped her achieve her dreams.
Alumnae/i Feature

The Accidental CPA: How Communications Strengthened a Career in Accounting

Mary Dowling Marino ’73 shares her journey, from majoring in Communications at Simmons to “accidentally” becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Careers and Internships
Alumnae/i Feature

Physical Therapist Paula Hickey Forney ’73 Dedicates her Life’s Work to Children with Disabilities

Alumna Paula Hickey Forney majored in Physical Therapy because it allowed her to cultivate her love of science. What she did not realize, however, was that her career would put her at the forefront of the fight for disability rights...
- Careers and Internships
Alumnae/i Feature

Building Generational Wealth and Strong Communities Through Homeownership

Annmary Connor '23DSW is the Executive Director of Bread & Roses Housing (BRH) in Lawrence, MA, a community land trust that provides affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income individuals in Greater Lawrence. We spoke to Annmary about the importance of this...
- Leadership
Alumnae/i Feature

Adunni Slackman Anderson '73 on the Influence of Strong Leaders

Dr. Adunni Slackman Anderson '73 has spent her career as a leader in education. For over 20 years, she served as Principal for the Montclair Public Schools, and for 10 years as the Lower School Head/Primary School Director for Kent Place School, a private, independent school for girls. We spoke to Slackman Anderson about how Simmons shaped her career, and her advice for future leaders.
Alumnae/i Feature

Derek Mosley Selected as Fellow of the Society of American Archivists

An archivist and division manager at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History, Mosley has dedicated his career to the preservation of Black history, thereby increasing awareness of and access to the documentation of Black history and culture in the nation's archives.
- Awards and Honors
Alumnae/i Feature

Eva Piernas' Journey from Simmons University to Infectious Disease Research ('23)

How Did Eva's Time at Simmons University Shape Her Path in Science? Eva Piernas, a recent 2023 alumni, reflected upon her journey at Simmons University, where she majored in Neuroscience on the neurobiology track and minored in Chemistry. As she...