Gloria Steinem spent her life challenging barriers, elevating women’s voices, and expanding what generations believed was possible. Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University, and Susan MacKenty Brady, CEO of the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership share reflections on her legacy and how we can learn not only from what she fought for, but from how she created change.

• In Memoriam
• Leadership

To honor the Master of Science in Management: Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports Concentration starting this fall, we spoke to three members of the Simmons Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports Advisory Board about their work and how they hope to support these programs at Simmons.

• Leadership

Regina Marshall '98 has spent her career advocating for people with disabilities, shaping public policy, and expanding access to care. Now, as Chief Executive Officer of Advocates, Inc., one of Massachusetts' largest providers of behavioral health and human services, she's leading an organization whose mission reflects the work she's devoted her life to.

• Leadership
• Social Justice & Advocacy

Simmons Reunion 2026 featured a panel discussion about the first-ever Master of Science in Management: Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports concentration, with Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis, Director of Athletics & Recreation Erica Schuling ’13MS, ’18MEd, and Simmons athlete and finance major Lauren Krupnikoff ’27.

• Leadership

Simmons’ online degree completion program gave Rashida Alisha Hagakore ‘24 more than a degree in business — it transformed her career trajectory. Gaining confidence, leadership skills, and a new professional identity, she advanced into a supervisory role and now approaches her work with clarity, strategy, and purpose.

• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Online Student

The 2025–26 Barbara Lee Fellows, as well as numerous Massachusetts legislators, attended an end-of-year celebration at the State House. Simmons President Lynn Perry Wooten, Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Strategy, and Engagement Dr. Rachel Deleveaux, and the Fellows shared reflections and expressions of gratitude.

• Community Engagement
• Leadership

Art history major Cathie Behrend ’70 recently received a Legacy Award from the 92nd Street Y in New York City. We spoke with her about receiving this honor, her love of art and public service, and her Simmons experience.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships
• Community Engagement
• Leadership

Jessica Chapel ’19MS and Katelyn Duncan ’16MS were selected for the 2026 Movers & Shakers by Library Journal.

• Awards and Honors
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

Boston Magazine has published its 2026 list of 150 Most Influential Bostonians. President Lynn Perry Wooten was among the recognized individuals.

• Awards and Honors
• Leadership

Victoria Savoie ’26, a political science and communications major, reflects on her participation in the 2025 spring NYC Agency trip through the Department of Communications, the articles she wrote for the student-run news organization, The Simmons Voice, and her selection for the Barbara Lee Fellowship program.

• Leadership
• Mentorship
• Senior Profile