Diana Pollard Waldfogel, 86, social worker Oct 12, 2008
As a social worker at Judge Baker Guidance Center, and later teaching at Simmons College, where she became dean of the School of Social Work, Mrs. Waldfogel worked with hundreds of families and through her students influenced the care of thousands more in Massachusetts and other states ... Before joining the Simmons College faculty, she also worked for the state Department of Mental Health and at Metropolitan State Hospital in Waltham. (Boston Globe)
Judith Kubzansky, 70; hospital CEO active in healthcare Oct 11, 2008
Mrs. Kubzansky attended Simmons College in Boston, before earning her master's degree from the International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague in the late 1950s. She later received her master of business administration degree from Boston University in the mid-1970s. (Boston Globe)
Elizabeth Bennett Rice, 55; started a cancer foundation Oct 10, 2008
Mrs. Bennett left her position and received her MBA in 1991 from Simmons College. After graduating, she returned to the securities industry and worked for several financial organizations. (Boston Globe)
Wellesley entrepreneur buzzes from business to business Oct 7, 2008
After success with her barrettes, Zimmerman, who holds a degree in nutrition and minor in graphic arts from Simmons College, moved to Virginia Beach following college. The job fell through, so while deciding what to do, I decided to sell hand-painted clothing to tourists, Zimmerman said. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
John McGavern, Buddhist, led university libraries; 82 Oct 6, 2008
He received a master's degree in library science in 1959 from Simmons College and was hired by the University of Hartford's Hillyer College library. After the library director left, Mr. McGavern was promoted to head librarian and worked at developing the university's four libraries, which were then scattered throughout Hartford. (Boston Globe)
Saint Athanasius the Great presents Hibelfest Oct 5, 2008
Hibel has received six honorary doctorate degrees, including her most recent from Simmons College, Boston in May 2005. In addition to her numerous artistic awards, Hibel received humanitarian honors for her more than one half century participation in raising donations with her work for children's and medical charities. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
VP debate moderator accused of bias Oct 3, 2008
Ifill, a 1977 graduate of Simmons College in Boston who moderated the 2004 vice presidential debate between John Edwards and Dick Cheney, was chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates. She said she did not tell the panel about the book, but noted it had been publicized in Time magazine and The Washington Post. (Boston Globe)
Obituary: L. Allen Smith Sep 24, 2008
He was a professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College, Boston, for 31 years, and associate dean of the school since 2006 ... After nine years in Wales, in 1978, Dr. Smith was awarded a position at Simmons College in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, lecturing in reference, humanities, oral history and computer programming ... The Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College, has established a scholarship fund... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Readers due for a feast on Lincoln Sep 23, 2008
"We all seem to be searching for something in the past," said historian Kate Clifford Larson of Simmons College, author of the recently published "The Assassin's Accomplice," about the plot against Lincoln. "We have a void now for a great leader who can be bigger than everybody else. We look at the past with rose-colored glasses, but Lincoln stands incredibly tall.". (Boston Globe)
Marjorie Browning Walden Sep 23, 2008
She received a bachelor of science degree from Simmons College, Class of 1927. In 1928, Miss Walden went to work for a brokerage firm in Boston, and later was an executive secretary for several mutual fund firms until her retirement in 1969. (Needham Tab, MA)
New elementary literacy program rolled out Sep 20, 2008
Ennis, who holds a master s degree from Simmons College in library science, was hired after another prospective hire chose to take a position in another district, Casey said. Melrose started the year without the position filled. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Jan Cellucci holds her own Sep 20, 2008
Jan Cellucci earned her master s degree in Library Science from Simmons College and received an honorary doctorate in Public Service from Simmons in 2002. The Celluccis are the parents of two: Kate, a school teacher, and Anne, married to professional ice hockey player Craig Adams. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Wedding announcement: Thomas-Wagner Sep 20, 2008
The bride is an alumna of the Simmons College School of Management where she completed her masters in business administration with highest honors, in 2006. She is employed as a senior manager of Program Planning and Management at Concert Pharmaceuticals in Lexington. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Burlington Athletic Hall of Fame: Vigneau had a knack for scoring Sep 11, 2008
The couple raised four children, including Brenna, an English teacher at BHS, Robert III, an accounting teacher at BHS, Ian, a carpenter, and Bevin, a junior at Simmons College. Bevin used to sing the national anthem at many Red Devil sporting events. (Burlington Union, MA)
Mary Reeve Marriott, at 52; was active in Boston's arts organizations Sep 11, 2008
In 1989, she earned an MBA from Simmons College. She then worked at Coopers & Lybrand as an accountant for two years before joining the Boston Lyric Opera as director of finance and administration. (Boston Globe)
Wellesley shocks Endicott in closing second, draws 1-1 Sep 11, 2008
Endicott (1-2-1) returns to action on Saturday as the Blue and Green open The Commonwealth Coast Conference play against Regis at 12:00 p.m. Wellesley makes its home debut on Saturday afternoon, as the Blue host Simmons College at the same time. (Ecgulls.com)
The Top 50 Schools That Get Down to Business Sep 10, 2008
Entrepreneur and The Princeton Review Rank the Nation's Top Entrepreneurship Education Programs IRVINE, Calif. Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review released today the sixth annual ranking of the top graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs in the nation. (PR Newswire)
Flynn Scholars Sep 8, 2008
Those receiving awards were: Lindsay Baldini (University of New England), Jillian Bannister (Union College), Abigail Bowes (University of South Carolina), Jacqui Bowes (University of Delaware), Gene Carey (Cambridge College Masters Program), Kassie Carlson (Simmons College), Margaret Cobb (University of New Hampshire), Jennifer D Olimpio (St. Michael s College), Brendan Erhard (Boston College), Sarah Finn (UMass Amherst), Lauren Friel (Quinnipac University), Hayden Kuhn (University of Miami),... (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Temple names new religious school principal Sep 6, 2008
Joan has both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Simmons College in Boston and has taken a number of Judaic classes at both Brandeis University and Hebrew College. Joan has a wealth of experience in Jewish Education having taught for many years at Congregation Kerem Shalom in Concord and Temple Emanuel in Marlborough, where she also served as an Assistant to the Principal, School Mentor, and Temple President. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
UC-Davis business dean to step down next July Sep 6, 2008
She received her bachelor s degree from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. a master s degree from UC-Davis and a doctorate degree from UC-Berkeley. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Tommys legacy: Third annual alumni baseball game remembers a teammate for a worthy cause Sep 5, 2008
Their older daughter Nancy graduated from Simmons College in the spring with a degree in nursing. She recently passed the nursing exam, as well. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Lower your ATM scores while you shop colleges Aug 31, 2008
Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Emmanuel College, Fisher College, Mass College of Art and Design, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, New England College of Optometry, New England Conservatory, Northeastern University, Simmons College, Suffolk University, Urban College of Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Wheelock College. Finding an affordable place to stay in Boston can be daunting but if you plan ahead you can secure a room at Hotel 140 (140 Clarendon St.,... (Boston Globe)
Their shoes are shined, their pencils are sharpened, and theyre rarin to go Aug 29, 2008
She was a teacher s assistant for kindergarten and first grade while working on her master s degree from Simmons College. While Misko admitted to being a little anxious about starting the new school year, she said she already knows a lot of the families of her students. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
McCarthy honored by Simmons for work in higher ed. Aug 24, 2008
Newbury College President Hannah M. McCarthy of Brookline and Amherst, N.H., received the Lifetime Alumnae Achievement Award from Simmons College in Boston during the college s annual Alumni Reunion Weekend. McCarthy, a 1968 Simmons graduate, received the award in recognition of her many accomplishments working in higher education for nearly three decades. (Brookline TAB, MA)
A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign Aug 24, 2008
Authors Shuili Du (Simmons College), Sankar Sen (City University of New York), and C.B. Bhattacharya (Boston University) evaluated the effectiveness of an oral health outreach program in disadvantaged communities. They found that focusing on the social benefits of having a beautiful smile was the most effective strategy for improving dental hygiene habits among participants. (EurekAlert!)
Harvard leads pack once again Aug 23, 2008
"All of us in the Simmons community are delighted that, year after year, our excellence continues to be recognized by one of the nation's best-known college guidebooks," said Helen Drinan, president of Simmons College, which was ranked in the top tier of schools in its category of master's-level universities in the northern United States. At Harvard, the reaction to the reclaimed rankings' supremacy was subdued. (Boston Globe)
Ifill to moderate VP debate Aug 19, 2008
She graduated from Simmons College in Boston. The vice presidential debate will be 90 minutes long, divided into eight ten-minute segments each devoted to one issue--both domestic and international--with time for closing statements by each candidate. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Around Town Aug. 13 -- More plaza stores come out of the Kloset Aug 15, 2008
Bentley College: Brittany E. Blazuk, Saint Anselm College; Kristina J. Gray, Jenna M. Picco and Denis A. Rugg, Merrimack College; Jaclyn Ahearn, Morgan McGillicuddy, Kari Phillips and Jennifer Stallings, Simmons College: Casey Devane, Sacred Heart University: and Jeffrey S. Scott, Franklin Pierce University. More to come next week. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Lyons named new Parker Middle School principal Aug 9, 2008
Education: Massachusetts Maritime Academy and Simmons College. Education motto: Creating a great experience for the nearly 590 Parker students and helping them develop the school s core values of kindness, community and personal best. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Local rower brings home bronze Aug 6, 2008
Wendy Campanella Tripician, a Needham native and 1996 Simmons College graduate, is a three-time U.S. National team member ... By Simmons College Athletics ... Needham s Wendy Campanella Tripician, a 1996 graduate of Simmons College, took home bronze in the Women s Lightweight Quadruple Sculls event on the final day of the 2008 FISA World Rowing Championships, held July 20-27 in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria. (Needham Tab, MA)
Make the most of back-to-school night Aug 4, 2008
For younger children, ask how reading is taught, says Nina Senatore, an assistant professor of education at Simmons College. Where does spelling fit in. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
How To Bargain At Retail Aug 4, 2008
"Especially in this gloomy economic climate where people are hesitant to shop, retailers are much more eager to move merchandise," says Deborah Kolb, professor of women leadership at the Simmons College School of Management and author of the book Everyday Negotiation: Navigating the Hidden Agendas of Bargaining. "The performance of store managers is often based on how well they sell merchandise. Sometimes their best alternative is to sell the item to you at a discounted rate rather than have it... (Forbes)
Around Town -- Business is closing, but life Around Town goes on Aug 1, 2008
Darcy Doyle recently joined Gearon Hoffman as senior art director. Thu Jul 31, 2008, 05:00 PM EDT. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
No funds to lend to 40,000 students Jul 31, 2008
Lois Rosenthal of Winthrop was counting on a loan from the authority being available if she needed to borrow money for her daughter's tuition at Simmons College. "I'm a little dismayed to hear that they won't have money, because it's a jungle out there, getting private loans," she said. (Boston Globe)
College families scouring for loans Jul 31, 2008
Some institutions, such as Simmons College, had already grown skittish about MEFA's prospects and had not listed the authority among their recommended lenders. Private loans accounted for 24 percent of all education loans last year, up from 6 percent a decade ago, according to the latest survey by the College Board. (Boston Globe)
Student News Jul 31, 2008
Simmons College in Boston announced that Ashley Kissam of LaGrange made the Dean's List for the spring 2008 semester. Dean's list includes full-time students who achieve a 3. (MIllbrook Voice Ledger, NY)
Tips to make the most of back-to-school night Jul 28, 2008
" Here are some tips for making the most of the night: For younger children, ask how reading is taught, says Nina Senatore, an assistant professor of education at Simmons College. Where does spelling fit in? What is the homework policy? "Every school will say they have an amazing reading program," says Senatore. "What exactly does that mean. " Find out how the school accommodates different math and reading levels. In middle and high school, ask how students are placed in advanced classes. Ask... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Honors & recognition Jul 28, 2008
n Nicole Richards of Dover and a senior mathematics major, has recently been named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester at Simmons College in Boston. n Sarah Newsky of Dover and a sophomore, has recently been named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester at Simmons College in Boston ... n Jennifer Sweet of Greenland and a senior sociology major, has recently been named to the dean's list for the spring 2008 semester at Simmons College in Boston. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Education notes Jul 24, 2008
Katherine Centrella of Harwich received a bachelor of science degree in biology and chemistry from Simmons College in Boston. Erika Hedmark of Harwich Port was named to the dean s list at Fairfield University for the spring 2008 semester. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Honors: July 17 Jul 19, 2008
The following Brookline residents were named to the dean s list for the spring semester at Simmons College in Boston. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Retiree: Rosemarie Deegan/ second grade teacher Jul 18, 2008
EDUCATION: Masters of Library Science from Simmons College; Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Education from Mercy College. FAMILY: Husband- John, married for 35 years; son- John, 34; daughter- Keri, 32; granddaughter- Maeve, one month old. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Academic Achievements Jul 18, 2008
The following residents were named to the 2008 spring semester dean's list at Simmons College. Shahrin Ahsan is a senior at Simmons and is a biochemistry major. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
High Achievers Jul 17, 2008
Simmons College dean s list. Jenna DeVito, a Saugus resident, was named to the 2008 spring semester dean s list at Simmons College, Boston. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Your Kids Are Too Young to Have Back Problems Jul 13, 2008
According to a Simmons College report, 55 percent of students carry more than the recommended guideline of 10 to 15 percent of their body weight around on their backs. Whether it's because the child can't get to his or her locker during the day, or simply because he is a pack rat, Dr. Jerry DeGrado, the National Backpack Safety Chairman at the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations, says it's a huge problem. (Pekin Times, IL)
Academic Achievers Jul 13, 2008
The following local residents recently received degrees from Simmons College ... Copeland Young received a master's degree in archives management from the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science ... Elizabeth Hoover received a master's degree in library and information science from the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Neighbors (July 10) Jul 8, 2008
The following local residents recently received degrees from Simmons College. Rebecca Martin receiveda bachelor of arts degree in communications from the College of Arts and Sciences; Caitlin Sullivan received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the College of Arts and Sciences; Nancy Tegeler received a master s degree in library and information science from the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science; Caitlin Maloney received a master s degree in education... (Needham Tab, MA)
An experiment in success: Free college tuition experiment ends this fall Jul 8, 2008
She received her bachelors in communications and art from Simmons College in 2007 and now works for the local nonprofit One Laptop per Child. Mary Anne Schmitt-Carey, president of Say Yes to Education, said the Cambridge program has had the best results to date of all regional chapters, crediting the leadership team at Lesley for much of the success. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Foreign students flock to the US Jul 5, 2008
"When you see an unusual increase, you start to wonder, 'What's changed dramatically?' " asked Kristen Haack, director of graduate admission for the College of Arts and Sciences at Simmons College. "What's changed dramatically is the exchange rate. I haven't heard the usual anxiety from international students, the 'Oh my gosh, how am I going to pay for this?' ". (Boston Globe)
Friends of Cambridge Community Learning Center awards 10 scholarships Jul 2, 2008
David Cuna, who will be studying for a Master s of Social Work at Simmons College, won the Paul F. Ebbitt scholarship. The Thelma H. Ebbitt scholarship was awarded to Vania Estanek, who plans to study at Middlesex Community College to become a certified medical laboratory associate. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Program guaranteed 69 tuition for college Jun 28, 2008
Amaya, 25, graduated last year from Simmons College with a bachelor's degree in communications and art. She is currently working as an executive assistant at a nonprofit organization in Boston, she said. (Boston Globe)
Council race boasts old, new faces Jun 28, 2008
A retired physical therapist who worked in the field for 38 years with a focus in geriatric care, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Physical Therapy Certificate from Simmons College in Boston. She has lived in Charlestown for 10 years. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Mimsi Harbach, 87; former wife, partner of columnist George Frazier Jun 27, 2008
"Yet Pepper said he was at his mother's bedside six hours before she died. "I was on pretty good terms with her," he said.Mimsi Madden was born in West Roxbury to Samuel and Kitty Madden. In his book, Fountain said that Samuel's successful liquor business was wiped out by Prohibition. After his death in 1922, Kitty Madden saw to it that her daughters got jobs at the public library.After Mimsi graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School in 1936, she did not go to Simmons College, as planned, but... (Boston Globe)
Eastons librarian has seen the world Jun 26, 2008
Bundy ultimately did graduate with a master s degree in library science from Simmons College in 1961 and was working a part-time job at Pine Manor Junior College. While the college wanted her to come on board as an assistant head librarian, Bundy fell in love and married a naval officer, John Bundy, who was going to be stationed in Guam. (Easton Journal, MA)
Youth rowers snag US silver Jun 26, 2008
John Ciarleglio III, a teaching pro at the Longfellow Club in Wayland, has been named men's tennis coach, while Jason Conetta, former head women's volleyball coach at Simmons College, takes over the men's program at Regis. Marvin Pave can be reached at 508-820-4223 or marvin. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Family counseling director to retire Jun 24, 2008
He has a Masters in Social Work from Simmons College School of Social Work and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker as well as a Licensed Addiction Drug Counselor, Supervisory Level (LADC-1). I am very excited and enthusiastic about assuming the role of the new Executive Director for Wilmington Family Counseling Service. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
His musical talent finds new life in Dethklok Jun 20, 2008
Bowers is 71 years old, but has only been pursuing comedy for the past five years, after having spent 40 teaching chemistry at Simmons College. Check his website, , for upcoming dates at the Comedy Studio and elsewhere. (Boston Globe)
Brooks Automation Announces Scholarship Program Recipients Jun 20, 2008
The fifteen Brooks Automation Annual Scholarship Program recipients for the 2008/2009 academic year are: Erica Andrade from Londonderry, NH, Southern New Hampshire University majoring in psychology; Sarah Barrett from Middleboro, MA, school is undecided, majoring in biology; Megan Delyanis from Allston, MA, Boston University majoring in marketing; Heather Graham from Grafton, MA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute majoring in architecture; Katherine Kang from Nashua, NH, University of Texas... (Primezone Releases)
Newmarket Jr./Sr. High School top 10 students Jun 20, 2008
She plans to attend Simmons College and study nursing ... After graduating from Simmons College with her RN degree, she hopes to work as a labor and delivery nurse. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Conference addresses teen suicide Jun 15, 2008
That's when "the community just really erupted," said Tom Denton, director of guidance for Needham Public Schools who spoke yesterday at a conference about suicide prevention at Simmons College. That's when the community created a suicide prevention coalition to help piece itself back together, he said. (Boston Globe)
NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list Jun 14, 2008
Meghan Doherty Simmons College ... Suzanne Tremblay Simmons College. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Exeter High School names top 10 seniors Jun 13, 2008
Next year, Jackie plans to attend Simmons College in Boston and major in nursing while continuing to dance. Mark Schaetzle Loh, son of Barbara and Steven Loh of Stratham, is a second-year member of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of both the National Latin Honor Society and the Social Studies Honor Society. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Gustavo Santaolalla Named Icon at 15th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards Jun 13, 2008
The ceremony also featured the presentation of the fifth annual to Bostons Simmons College student Daniela Blau. BMI also honored beloved Mexican troupe La Banda El Rcodo with a commemorative plaque celebrating the prolific groups 70th anniversary. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A chance to openly discuss the roots of racism Jun 10, 2008
"The new form of racism teaches people that they're not supposed to notice color or race," says Becky Thompson, a Simmons College sociology professor whose book "A Promise and a Way of Life" explores white antiracist activism ... The first attempt to do that in Boston occurred at Simmons College in 2003. (Boston Globe)
Lady Rams get on the map with NCAA appearance Jun 7, 2008
Winning the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, edging out the perpetually dominant, three-time defending league champion, Simmons College, was an impressive feat for a team that has been mediocre at best for the past decade. As a result of their continued ascendancy throughout the season, the Lady Rams punched a ticket for the first round in the NCAA Division III State Championships, which were held at the Kendall Sports Complex in South Hadley, Mass. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Mixed Metaphor at the library Jun 2, 2008
She has a bachelor of arts degree from Simmons College, and attended the Syracuse University Foreign Study Program in Florence, Italy. This year, she also showed her work at exhibits, including RED at the Kathryn Schultz Gallery in Cambridge; Beyond the Book II: An Exhibit of Book Art and Collage at the Boston Public Library; and at Brookline Artists Open Studios. (Brookline TAB, MA)
