Shout-outs from Students and Alums
Alumna Helps Celebrate 30 Years of Arthur on GBH
Stacy Collins '16MA/MS, a graduate of the Dual Degree in Children's Literature (MA) & Library Science (MS), has created materials for a 30-Day Reading Challenge in honor of the 30th anniversary of the GBH animated series Arthur, based on Marc Brown’s books.
DPT Student Perspective: Integrated Clinical Experiences
Simmons students Ally Rebelo ’28DPT, Brenda Rodriguez ’28DPT, Leah Ruddy ’28DPT, and Zuzanna Misztela ’28DPT are in the second year of the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. They shared their integrated clinical experiences in inpatient hospital, outpatient hospital-based, and private practice settings in Boston and the surrounding areas.
International Student Researches Astrophysics
Physics and mathematical sciences double major and data science minor Diepanh Do ’28, who is also an international student from Vietnam, spent this past summer researching at the University of Maryland. We spoke with her about her research and the tight-knit community at Simmons.
DPT Student Perspective: Preparing for Clinicals
Simmons students Ally Rebelo ’28DPT, Brenda Rodriguez ’28DPT, Leah Ruddy ’28DPT, and Zuzanna Misztela ’28DPT are in the second year of the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. They shared how Simmons prepares them for integrated clinical experiences.
Passing the Baton: A Simmons Story Comes Full Circle
More than 50 years after Simmons helped shape her own path, Leslie Morris ’75 has come full circle, mentoring Sasha Oglesby ’29 from Camden, NJ, who followed in her footsteps to Simmons. Oglesby is now finding her own path at the University, carrying forward Morris’s belief in the power of mentorship, opportunity, and giving back.
Building a Punk Community Archive
Lauren Posklensky ’26MS combines her Master of Science in Library and Information Science research with her interest in punk music, and the independent, DIY community it fosters.
Nursing Students Perform Sports Preparticipation Physicals
Simmons School of Nursing (SON) students are providing free sports preparticipation examinations for middle and high school student-athletes in the Boston area. We spoke with faculty preceptors Professor of Practice Tina Delouchry and Assistant Professor of Practice Delmy Piano, as well as nursing students and middle/high school faculty, about this special project.
SLIS Alumna on Horror, History, and Women with Swords
In the spirit of spooky season, we caught up with Kylie Lee Baker ’22MS on her life long ties to horror fiction. Baker's most recent novel, JAPANESE GOTHIC (Hanover Square Press, 2026), was praised by Publisher's Weekly: "It's as gruesome as it is un-put-downable."