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Houley Koundourou ’28, a double major in Writing and Political Science, recently won the 2025 Victor Howes Prize in Poetry, awarded on behalf of the New England Poetry Club. We spoke with Koundourou about poetic inspiration, her Senegalese ancestry, and the value of a women’s-centered education.
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Felipa Arevalo and Christina Orfanos are among the 2025 graduates in the Simmons Online Degree Completion Program for adult learners. We spoke to a few graduates about what the program meant to them.
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As part of Simmons’ Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship program, computer science majors Maleehah Africawala ’25, Fayza Beshir ’25, Emily Douglas ’25, and Megan McNamara ’25 worked under the supervision of Professor Nanette Veilleux to develop humanitarian software for Simmons’ REEF Support Center.
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Student StorySchool of Nursing student Ava Dugan ’27 was selected as the winner of the American Association for the History of Nursing’s (AAHN) annual essay contest for Nursing students. Dugan's essay highlighted nurses often overlooked in history books, in spite of the impact of their contributions.
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Student StoryMariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25 shares her experience with the Passionate Leaders Project, her study abroad experience, and how Simmons has prepared her for a career in accounting.
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Student StoryMadd Witaconis ’25 discusses the Political Science and Public Policy 3+1 program, and reflects on interning abroad, and finding community at Simmons.
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Student StoryAlicia Guzman ’25 reflects on the supportive faculty members she found at Simmons, her favorite courses, the research projects she conducted, and how she became inspired to pursue a media studies degree in graduate school.
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Aislinn Doherty ’25 reflects on expanding her leadership skills as a Bonner Leader, and making it her mission to get involved with as many organizations and opportunities as possible while at Simmons.
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Angie O'Connor ’25, a first-generation college student, reflects on her four years at Simmons — doing research, studying abroad, and being involved with several affinity organizations.
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Student StoryFirst-generation college student Sophie Salas ’25 reflects on finding community at Simmons and taking advantage of opportunities to make an impact, both in her community and academic work.