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Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center

Two students taking a selfie during the 2026 Commencement ceremony for Simmons University

Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026

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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

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  1. Brownstones in the South End of Boston
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Bailey Receives Mel King Social Innovator Award

    Professor Gary Bailey received the award from United South End Settlements (USES), a community organization supporting families with young children in Boston.

  2. Nailya Alimova (Alim) ’26
    Student Story

    Simmons Student Researches AI at MIT and OpenAI

    Nailya Alimova ’26 shares her experience as an international student in the STEM field, and how Simmons supported her AI research.

  3. A young woman holding a pen while speaking to a teenage girl
    Ask Simmons

    What Is a Behavior Analyst?

    Behavior analysts are professionals who apply the science of learning and behavior to change behavior, teach skills, and improve outcomes. By assessing the environment, they identify factors that influence behavior. They then develop interventions to change behavior to reach goals, learn new skills, and increase quality of life.

  4. A student evaluating chemistry research on a computer. Photo by Ashley Purvis.
    Student Story

    3+2 Students Launch from Simmons to Engineering

    Simmons University’s 3+2 dual-degree engineering program empowers students to earn two degrees in five years: a Bachelor of Science from Simmons and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from one of our partner institutions. We spoke to three students who have completed their Simmons degree and are looking forward to the second portion of their studies this year.

  5. MCB Juneteenth
    Campus & Community

    Honoring Juneteenth in Boston

    Boston offers a variety of ways to celebrate Juneteenth, involving art, music, dance, food, and a shared remembrance of the history of enslavement and freedom. We offer a list of some key events.

  6. A pride flag being flown on the Simmons campus. Campus photograph by Kate Smith.
    Campus & Community

    Celebrate Pride Month 2026 in Boston

    We have compiled a roundup of local events, communities, and organizations offering opportunities for support and celebration during Pride Month 2026.

  7. Kayla Baillargeon ’25 ’28MSW
    Student Story

    Finding Her ‘Why’: One Simmons Student’s Path to Advocacy

    Kayla Baillargeon ’25 ’28 MSW used her personal experiences and passion for helping others to advance a career in parent advocacy. Now, by earning her online bachelor's degree and pursuing a master's at Simmons, she is gaining the skills and credentials needed to shape the growing field.

  8. The reading room in the State Library of Massachusetts
    Ask Simmons

    What Can You Do with a PhD in Library Science?

    With a doctoral degree, you can explore careers in teaching, research, and leadership in libraries and other information organizations. These roles are not limited to public libraries; they also include technology, information management, policy work, and more.

  9. Rosie Lopolito in the Children's Literature "book nook"
    Student Story

    Metafiction as a Willingness to Play

    Rosie Lopolito ’29MA/MS shares how a diverse array of experiences led her to the Children’s Literature (MA) and Library and Information Science (MS) dual degree program at Simmons University.

  10. Hunter Lynch ’26FNP
    Student Story

    Direct Entry Nursing Student on Impacting Patient Lives

    Direct entry nursing student Hunter Lynch ’26FNP works in primary care and aspires to one day become a nursing educator. We spoke with him about hands-on learning at Simmons and the rewards of the nursing profession.