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

Aurora Daniel ’26MSMA had the honor of serving as the president of the Library and Information Science Student Association, the student government for Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science while pursuing her Masters in Library and Information Science and Master of Arts in History.

• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Research
• Senior Profile
• Veteran Student

Jenn Leishman ’26 reflects on choosing their major, an internship in the West End Museum in Boston, favorite courses, and how Simmons helped prepare them for a career as a library professional.

• Boston
• Careers and Internships
• Community Engagement
• Leadership
• Science and Technology
• Senior Profile

The 47th Annual Simmons Leadership Conference featured a roster of speakers exploring the theme of “The Connected Leader,” emphasizing the role of connectivity, community, and allyship in leadership.

• Leadership
• Traditions & Annual Events

Sports industry leaders gathered for a discussion on the thriving business of women’s sports at Simmons University’s Institute for Inclusive Leadership’s 47th Annual Leadership Conference. Media executive and Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis served as the moderator.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

In 1899, our founder, John Simmons, imagined a radical idea far ahead of its time: a university designed to prepare women for meaningful work, financial independence, and lives of impact. More than 125 years later, that vision remains not only...

• From the President
• Leadership
• Traditions & Annual Events

Sophie Headings ’27 is pursuing a double major in marketing and communications at Simmons, as part of an Integrated Media concentration. We spoke with Headings about combining business and creativity in her studies, her work with student government, and the impact of study abroad.

• Community Engagement
• Leadership
• Study Abroad

The Nantucket Atheneum is not only the island’s public library, but also the home of historic research and art collections. For Leslie Malcolm ’05MS, the Atheneum’s newest executive director and head librarian, her journey there began with service.

• Awards and Honors
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership

Megan Breault ’13MS ’25PhD is a graduate of the Simmons University Master of Science in Behavior Analysis and Phd in Behavior Analysis. Breault presented her dissertation research at the Contemporary Developments in Behavior Analysis Virtual Conference, hosted by Simmons’ Department of Behavior Analysis in January 2026.

• Careers and Internships
• Leadership
• Research

The Bonner Community Leaders Program is a unique opportunity for students who want to combine a strong commitment to service with personal growth, teamwork, leadership development, and scholarship. This academic year, Simmons announced a new cohort of Bonner Leaders including Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29.

• Awards and Honors
• Community Engagement
• Leadership