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President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Marion Walter, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, founder of the Simmons University Department of Mathematics, math major, and the Marion Walter Future of Mathematics Awards.

• From the President
• In Memoriam

Even after retiring in 2014, Ann Bradley ’59 hasn't stopped contributing to the medical field. We caught up with Bradley about her ever-evolving nursing career in the fields of public health, school health, and community health.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Careers and Internships

Why did Sarah DeFanti decide to major in nursing? It really boils down to one thing: the patients. We caught up with Sarah about her journey into nursing and what she learned during her clinicals at state-of-the-art Boston hospitals.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Leadership
• Mentorship

Adaliz Cruz ’20MS isn't interested in the traditional subjects of music research. Learn more about her journey into studying and amplifying historically repressed, censored, and criminalized music.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships
• Research

Research will provide crucial insight into the factors that influence voting behaviors in new democracies.

• Awards and Honors

Lennon Sherburne is one of the 10 finalists for NPR's Favorite College Podcast competition. The podcast "Let's Do the Time Warp" illustrates their feelings of helplessness during the pandemic after suffering a concussion.

• Awards and Honors
• Mentorship

Since 2009, Associate Dean Anne-Marie Barron has led the international project with Ayat Education in Bangladesh. Learn more about how this partnership began and the importance of elevating nursing education in Bangladesh.

• Behavioral and Health Sciences

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Alumnae/i Achievement Awards! The winners were nominated and selected by their fellow Simmons alumnae/i, and will be celebrated virtually during Reunion weekend.

• Awards and Honors

Laney Strange '02 is one of two professors to receive the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award from Northeastern University. Strange was nominated by students for her work in the Khoury College of Computer Science.

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Awards and Honors
• Science and Technology

President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the tragic death of Jahaira M. DeAlto ‘23. Jahaira, a passionate advocate for trans rights, trans visibility, and victims of abuse, was studying social work at Simmons.

• From the President
• In Memoriam