Nina Testa ’23, ’25DPT is an outpatient physical therapist at the Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network in Haverhill, MA. To honor National Physical Therapy Month (October) 2025, we spoke with her about the value of Simmons’ accelerated education, her recent research, and the University’s inclusive atmosphere.

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• Research

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.

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• Study Abroad

Julia Rush ’24 is the 2025 Cathy and Jim Gero Acadia Early-Career Fellow in Science Communication for the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park. We spoke with her about her love of journalism and the outdoors, and the essential training she received at Simmons.

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A graduate of the Simmons Accelerated Program in Health and Exercise Science & Physical Therapy (3+3), Alexia Malone Oliver ’16 ’18DPT is Assistant Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist for the Denver Broncos. We spoke to her about what it means to treat players on and off the field.

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• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

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Viv Williams ’19MS joined the staff of the Boston Public Library (BPL) as Curator of Modern Books and Manuscripts.

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Jen Leahy '25MS wrote a guest blog post for the Boston Public Library (BPL) about her experience as an Archives Intern at BPL Special Collections.

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Kapr Bangura is the program director for the Therapeutic After-School Program at the Home for Little Wanderers, the oldest child-welfare organization in the country, focused on serving children who have experienced violence, neglect, and other forms of trauma. In this leadership role, Bangura oversees a strengths-based afterschool program designed to address the therapeutic, educational, and recreational needs of youth ages 12 to 18 and their families.

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Clinical social workers aren't just mental health providers; they're the bedrock of mental health treatment in the US. With specialized training, they empower individuals and families to conquer life's toughest challenges — from anxiety and depression to addiction, family crises, and navigating terminal illness.

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Deyanira Gomera ’24MSW is a school-based clinician at Housing Families, Inc., a nonprofit in Malden, Massachusetts, that offers a range of programs for individuals and families in need of stable housing. In this role, Gomera works in partnership with Everett and Peabody public schools to provide group therapy to children and teens who are living in shelters.

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