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Simmons Masters in Social Work Student Interviewed for GBH's Wake Up Well

Heidi HyunJin Lee was interviewed by GBH’s Morning Edition co-host Paris Alston for Wake Up Well, a segment focused on mental health.
Faculty Spotlight

Nursing Instructor Helps Parents Support Parents

Simmons School of Nursing Adjunct Laura Behm is the co-founder and co-owner of Milky Moms, which offers lactation services and counseling services to mothers. We spoke to Behm about her approach to this work and what she loves about teaching Simmons students.
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
- Health and Wellness
Alumnae/i Feature

Social Work Alumna Champions Youth Mental Health through Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care

Jillian Campbell is a clinician in the Intensive Home-Based Therapeutic Care (IHBTC) Program at Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, an agency providing mental health counseling and family support services to children, young adults, and families in Massachusetts.
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
- Careers and Internships
Faculty Spotlight

Assistant Professor of Public Health Kristen Brewer is a Champion of Sex Education

Kristen Brewer joined the Simmons Department of Public Health faculty in spring 2024. She spoke with us about her passion for health education, the stigmatization of sexuality in the Southeast, and the importance of community engagement.
Announcement

Simmons Creates Paths to Engineering

Simmons University is officially partnered with Washington University in St. Louis in the Engineering 3+2 program, in addition to Columbia University. As part of this program, students complete three years of course work at Simmons, followed by two additional years at a partner institution, earning both a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science from Simmons.
Announcement

Simmons' School of Nursing Receives Significant Grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust

Earlier this spring, the Helene Fuld Health Trust, a charitable organization that promotes the education of nurses, informed Simmons that the School of Nursing received a substantial grant from the Trust. These funds will be used to amplify Simmons’ Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program, which aims to support nursing students of color.
- Awards and Honors
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
Alumnae/i Feature

Eva Piernas' Journey from Simmons University to Infectious Disease Research ('23)

How Did Eva's Time at Simmons University Shape Her Path in Science? Eva Piernas, a recent 2023 alumni, reflected upon her journey at Simmons University, where she majored in Neuroscience on the neurobiology track and minored in Chemistry. As she...
Alumnae/i Feature

Geraldina Cruz '23 Presents Research at Brigham and Women's Radiology Research Symposium

Physics major Geraldina Cruz '23 recently participated in the annual Radiology Research Symposium at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) on May 25. Cruz was one of just two undergraduates who presented research alongside seasoned researchers at BWH. They spoke with...
Announcement

Simmons Receives Award from NASA to Support Women and Minority STEM Students

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded $5 million to women's colleges and universities to help increase the retention of women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Alumnae/i Feature

Monica Alves ’16 Discusses Recent Career Change and Passion for Poetry

Environmental Science major Monica Alves’s first major career revolved around water science. Recently, she has transitioned into oncology-related research data. In this interview, Alves imparts advice on changing careers and discusses her love for writing children’s poetry. Tell us about...