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  1. Dusk shot of the Simmons MCB
    Student Story

    Caitlin Curry '24 and Charlotte Rice '23 Co-present Research at the Eastern Psychology Association Annual Conference

    On March 3, Caitlin Curry '24 and Charlotte Rice '23 delivered a poster presentation, "A Qualitative Analysis of Parenting Young Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic," at the Eastern Psychology Association Annual Conference in Boston. Their research reveals how families were...

  2. Nursing Students working on mannequin patient
    Faculty Spotlight

    School of Nursing Direct Entry Master’s Program Offers Accelerated Pathway to Become an Advanced Practitioner

    Tina Delouchry, School of Nursing Professor of Practice and Director of the Direct Entry (DE) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) FNP Program, shares the value of the DE program, which provides an opportunity for students with a Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing to pursue a degree as an advanced practice nurse.

  3. Photo of Simmons Alum Emese Parker
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Emese Parker '06 BSN Integrates Women's Health and Creative Approach in New Book

    In her debut book, To Carry Wonder: A Memoir and Guide to Adventures in Pregnancy and Beyond, Emese Parker combines personal experience with her expertise in women's health. Her holistic approach aims to help any mother-to-be discover knowledge and inspiration.

  4. Photo of Teresa Fung
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor of Nutrition Teresa Fung Selected to Serve on Scientific Advisory Committee

    Every March, National Nutrition Month encourages Americans to reflect on the importance and transformative potential of healthy eating and exercise. Published every five years and based on cutting-edge nutrition research, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) provides nutritional advice for...

  5. Photo of Rich Gurney
    Faculty Spotlight

    Making Simmons a Safe Space

    Professor Rich Gurney shares his previous experiences at Universities that didn't support community members who were LGBTQIA+, and how he knew that Simmons was different. Where did you study? I spent 16 years in Catholic education institutions, including college, and...

  6. Baby on Tranquilo Mat
    Alumnae/i Feature

    From Simmons Shark to SharkTank: How Nursing Inspired Melissa Gersin ’10 to Launch Her Own Business

    Since graduating from Simmons, Melissa Gersin '10 has transitioned from registered nurse to entrepreneur with the invention of the Tranquilo mat, designed to soothe babies. We caught up with Gersin on what she has learned as a small business owner, and her experience on ABC's SharkTank.

  7. Chloie "CJ" Johnson
    Student Story

    STEM Student Attends Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics

    CJ ’24 (Chloie Johnson) attended the American Physical Society’s Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) at Boston University in January 2023. They spoke with us about their experience at the conference and their love for science. Tell us about...

  8. MCB on a sunny day
    Announcement

    Simmons Nutrition Department Programs Granted Full Re-Accreditation

    The Simmons Nutrition Department is proud to announce that the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Dietetic Internship Program (DI) were granted full re-accreditation by the Accreditation Council on Nutrition Education in Dietetics ( ACEND). Both Simmons programs received...

  9. Dr. Marjorie Readdy, Director of Health Services, 1949-1982, poses with a stethoscope on the back of an unidentified nursing student while Elsie Fenney, Assistant Director of Health Services, looks on.
    Campus & Community

    Archive Project Documents Simmons' Role in the History of Nursing Education

    "Simmons has a great reputation for educating nurses," says School of Nursing Associate Professor Patricia Rissmiller. "The Nursing program at Simmons started in 1902. I've often wondered how it started, and how we got to where we are." Rismiller's interest...

  10. Lauren Hennessey
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Lauren Hennessey '14 '16DPT Turns Body Work into Art

    What led you to Simmons to study physical therapy? At sixteen, I underwent spinal fusion surgery for Scoliosis. After working with a physical therapist [during recovery], I started to think of that as a career. I was raised by a...