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Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center

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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026

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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

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Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

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  1. Areen Shahbari
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Connection and Support: Areen Shahbari ’11MBA Brings the Simmons Spirit to Arab Women

    In 2013, Areen Shahbari ’11MBA, ’11C established Cactus International, which has provided hundreds of consultation sessions and dozens of courses, workshops, and lectures on entrepreneurship for Arab and Middle Eastern women.

  2. Chef Keesha O'Galdez, graduate of top MBA program for women
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Keesha O’Galdez ’06MBA Builds Community Through Food with Gourmet Diva, Inc.

    "If the calling is calling you, figure out how to answer it," says MBA alum, Keesha O'Galdez. After leaving corporate America, O'Galdez didn't look back. Learn how she combined her business acumen with a passion for cooking to create Gourmet Diva, Inc.

  3. Headshot of Lolita Walker
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Lolita Walker ’03MBA: Walk in Your Own Greatness and Shift to Renewed Action

    Founder of Walker & Walker Enterprises and author of "The Intersection of You & Change," Lolita Walker, discusses her journey to becoming a "Change Champion," and gives her expert advice to the graduating class of 2021.

  4. Jill Zarin in tie-dye hoodie from Jill & Ally collection.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jill Zarin ’85 Grows Fashion Brand from Handmade Masks

    The former "Real Housewives of New York City" star reminisces about her entrepreneurial endeavors from her college dorm room and launching a business with her daughter in response to the pandemic.

  5. Headshot of Vanessa Bruce
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Equalizing the Market: Bringing Power to Women-Owned Businesses with Vanessa Bruce '09

    Start-up founder, Vanessa Bruce '09, is driving money directly to women-owned businesses with her online marketplace, Dough. Now a community of over 30,000 users, Dough is shaking up how women-led businesses are funded and tackling economic equity.