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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

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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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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2025

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  1. President Lynn Perry Wooten and Provost Stephanie Cosner with a group of alumnae/i at Reunion 2025
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Celebrates 125 Years

    Over 350 members of the Simmons community gathered on campus June 6–8 to celebrate Simmons University’s 125th Anniversary with a unique Reunion for all classes that included special celebrations for the classes of 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 2000, and 2003.

  2. Denise Coll ’95MBA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    The Gift of Scholarship

    Simmons University Trustee Denise Coll ’95MBA credits her School of Management education with making a real difference in the success she had professionally in the hospitality industry. “And for that, I really wanted to give back. I hope other people...

  3. A collage of portraits of the twelve Simmons University SURPASS Scholars for 2024
    Announcement

    Congratulations to the 2024 SURPASs Scholars

    Twelve undergraduate scholars from different disciplines have been selected to join the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs), a highly competitive, fully funded research and mentorship program. During this six week intensive, students will work with a faculty mentor to execute an independent research project of their own design and development.

  4. Carolyn Shute and Jim Corcoran
    Campus & Community

    Securing a Legacy: Carolyn Shute ’88 ’91MA Establishes Endowed Scholarship for Professor Emeritus James Corcoran

    Jim Corcoran, Associate Professor Emeritus, left a 35-year legacy of teaching students in Communications at Simmons. Thanks to the support of many donors and the work of his wife, Carolyn Shute ’88 ’91MA, the James P. Corcoran Scholarship has been established to honor that legacy, in perpetuity.

  5. Jane Bergwall Shattuck '48 walks at the 2012 commencement ceremony
    Alumnae/i Feature

    For the Shattuck Family, a Simmons Tradition Spans Four Generations

    When she matriculated to Simmons in the 1940s, Jane Bergwall Shattuck did not realize that she initiated a multi-generational presence at the University.

  6. three generations of Simmons graduates at Peggy’s granddaughter’s graduation. From left, Judy Saslow Bounan ’76, Shanna Saslow Engel ’03, Peggy Saslow ’44, and Susan Saslow ’73.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    A Tradition of Involvement: Peggy Saslow ’44, the Original “Sally Simmons”

    An interview with Peggy (Florence) Adelson Saslow, Class of 1944, who has supported Simmons and fellow alumnae/i with generous gifts of her time, effort, and funds, and began a multi-generational tradition of Simmons graduates within her own family.

  7. Jane Wesman and Simmons students attend NY Arts Management Program
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Jane Wesman Arts Management Experiences Fund Gives Simmons Students a Competitive Advantage

    Jane Wesman ’69 is a New York-based marketing and public relations powerhouse with a passion for art, a commitment to philanthropy, and a conviction that “success in life is not just about what you know, it’s also about who you...

  8. Photo of Simmons in the Spring
    Press Release

    Significant Gift Invests in Simmons University’s Vision For Educating Inclusive “Everyday Leaders”

    Simmons University today announced a new $5 million gift from Simmons alumna and Trustee Jennifer Eckert to expand the scope and impact of its innovative approach to leadership education throughout the institution. The gift will create the new Jennifer Eckert...

  9. Headshot of Anna Bognolo
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Support for Students from the SLIS Alumni Board

    Anna Bognolo '15MS, Alumni Board President, shares how the board supports both students and alumni. Can you tell us about your position on the School of Library and Information Science Alumni Board? I've been on the board since 2015, first...