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The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

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

A collage of the 2026 Bonner Leaders: Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29

Meet Our 2025–26 Bonner Community Leaders

The Simmons soccer team in a huddle. Photograph by Mike Broglio.

New Master’s Degree Focuses on Business of Women’s Sports

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Boston Globe Highlights Women’s Sports Management at Simmons

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Simmons Named a Top 100 Women-Led Business

President Lynn Perry Wooten and Provost Stephanie Cosner with a group of alumnae/i at Reunion 2025

Simmons Celebrates 125 Years

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  1. An adult hand holding the hand of a tiny baby
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Nursing Alumna Reflects on Impact of Art and Music

    Roberta Holder-Mosley ’73 shares reflections on her long career in nursing, midwifery, and public service, as well as how art history, poetry, and Glee Club added richness to her Simmons experience.

  2. Students doing work at their desks in a Behavior Analysis class
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Double Shark in Behavior Analysis Examines Microaggressions

    Amy Maladore ’16MS ’25PhD earned her master’s and PhD in behavior analysis from Simmons, and her research explores the use of behavior analytic concepts to increase recognition of racist behavior. We spoke to Maladore about what brought her to study behavior analysis at Simmons.

  3. A Simmons nursing student working with "Carlotta" in the home health lab
    Campus & Community

    Students Experience Immersive Interprofessional Learning

    The Carlotta Simulation is an interprofessional simulation lab established by Simmons’ School of Nursing faculty. It has been developed into an invaluable experience for students of nursing, physical therapy, and nutrition. This year, School of Social Work students have also been invited to participate.

  4. Louis Izzi and his parents at the White Coat Ceremony held by the Department of Physical Therapy at the end of student's first year.
    Student Story

    DPT Student Applies Theory to Practice

    Louis Izzi ’26DPT shares the many benefits of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Simmons: small classes, case-studies, cadaver anatomy training, and simulations to prepare for clinical rotations.

  5. A closeup of a nursing student with a notebook on their lap in which they are taking notes
    Alumnae/i Feature

    How a Nurse’s Perspective Impacts Public Health

    As a nurse and a transgender woman, Masters in Public Health graduate Ellie Spoering ’25MPH offers vital education about gender-affirming care to fellow nurses.

  6. A cup of coffee on top of a line of coffee beans representing the line on a heart monitor
    Student Story

    Aspiring Physical Therapist Researches Heart Health

    A senior in the Health and Exercise Science + Physical Therapy DPT (4+3) program, Jennah Harvey ’26, ’29DPT is engrossed in her capstone project on the cardiac effects of caffeine. We spoke with her about research/internship opportunities and the welcoming atmosphere at Simmons.

  7. Allegra Egizi '18, '20MS discusses nutrition with a member of the Simmons community, photograph by Ashley Purvis.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Dietitian Alumna Gives People a ‘Leg Up’ on Nutrition

    As the founder and owner of Leg Up Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Allegra Egizi ’18, ’20MS helps clients attain a holistic, non-diet-based relationship with food. In honor of National Nutrition Month (March) 2025, she spoke with us about her intuitive approach and how Simmons helped jumpstart her career.

  8. Lauren Stenmon wearing a Simmons softball uniform, holding a softball and glove
    Student Story

    3+3 Exercise Science/PT Student Shares the Gift of Sports

    In honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Simmons Shark Lauren Stenmon ’28 ’30DPT shares how she balances the intense studies of her accelerated degree program with her athletics schedule.

  9. A table of food, all components of a Mediterranean diet, such as fruits and wine.
    Ask Simmons

    What's the Difference Between Nutritionists and Dietitians?

    What is the difference between a Nutritionist and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)? The job titles sound similar, but the roles are in fact quite distinct. The difference between the two lies in their education and training.

  10. An assortment of raw vegetables. Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor of Nutrition Weighs in on Ultra-Processed Foods

    Professor Teresa Fung was quoted in two recent articles fact-checking claims on the harm of consuming vegetables and how to assess the safety of ultra-processed foods.