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Shout-outs from Students and Alums

Croissants on a bakery tray. Photograph by Conor Brown, courtesy of Unsplash.

Nutrition Alumna’s New Bakery Featured in The Boston Globe

Janet Lu ’22MS, who studied nutrition at Simmons, recently opened Fuful Bakery in Boston’s financial district.


Small flags displayed in the veterans lounge. Photo by Kate Smith.

A Holistic Approach to the Veteran Population

Tim Norton ’26MSW is completing his master of social work + clinical practice with active service members, veterans, and families certificate at Simmons. Norton shares how he brings his own experience as an Army officer and his training at Simmons to support this unique population.


Sophie Headings ’27 in Oxford, UK

Student Finds Bravery Across the Pond

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.


Pura Vida I, painting by Dr. Sara McKenzie '93MBA, inspired by a trip to Costa Rica.

SOM Alumna Embraces Creativity in STEM, Business, and Art

Dr. Sara McKenzie ’93MBA has carved her niche in STEM, project management, and the arts. We spoke with her about her scientific career, her art-making process, and the formative training she received at Simmons.


Lydje Lahens ’19MPH

MPH Alum Receives APHA Learning Bridge Award

Bridges to Health, Inc., a community-based organization founded by Lydje Lahens ’19MPH, has been selected for the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Building Bridges Learning – Community Learning Bridge Award.


A collage of children's book covers

The Transformative Power of Children’s Literature

Cassie Sheets-Kavanagh ’18MA, who earned her master of arts in children’s literature at Simmons, is pursuing a PhD in curriculum, instruction, and teacher education at Michigan State University.


A collection if ingredients on the counter in the Simmons Nutrition Lab

Alumna Consults on Nutritional Goals

In recognition of National Nutrition Month, we spoke to Registered Dietitian and Food Allergy Specialist Lisa Cooperman ’23MS, who offers insight into the vital field of food allergy and developmental disability nutrition.


The Nantucket Atheneum

SLIS Graduate Named Director of Nantucket Atheneum

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.