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  1. A computer science student using their laptop to write code
    Campus & Community

    50 Years of Computer Science at Simmons: Breaking Glass Ceilings

    This year, Simmons celebrates 50 years since the establishment of the Bachelor’s in Computer Science (BS). We spoke to faculty about how computer scientists shaped the computer science program at Simmons, and how a women-centered university can uniquely prepare students to enter a male-dominated field.

  2. An abstract work of art depicting a diverse group of people
    Campus & Community

    MPH Immersion Explores Health and Justice in Immigrant Communities

    Students in the Department of Public Health recently attended an event at Simmons, “Beyond Barriers: Advocating for Health and Justice with Immigrant Communities," where guest speakers shared their work to support and advocate for immigrant communities.

  3. Teresa Hubbard Carterette in the Applied Computer Science lab in 1988
    Campus & Community

    50 Years of Computer Science at Simmons: An Origin Story

    This year, Simmons celebrates 50 years since the establishment of the Bachelor’s in Computer Science (BS). We spoke with faculty about the grassroots effort to create the program, and how Simmons was ahead of its time by offering computer science education.

  4. A selection of cut vegetables arranged in a salad bar
    Faculty Spotlight

    Nutrition Professor Weighs In On Dietary Guidelines

    Department of Nutrition Professor Teresa Fung was quoted in an article on Civil Eats, “Everything You Know About the Dietary Guidelines Is Wrong.”

  5. Lefavour Hall on the Simmons University campus
    Announcement

    Simmons Announces 2025–2026 Clare Boothe Luce Scholars

    Funded by the Henry Luce Foundation, Simmons has awarded six scholarships to sophomores pursuing accelerated dual-degree engineering and STEM-related bachelor’s degrees.

  6. SSHP Dean Paul Geisler, Professor Valerie Leiter; Associate Professor of Practice Edima Ottoho, Tozoe Marton '18, Ifill School Dean Ammina Kothari, Professor of Practice Carmen Harrison, and SON Dean Heather Shlosser, photograph by Ashley Purvis.
    Campus & Community

    Scholars Emphasize that Women’s Health is Public Health

    Shortly before the sixth annual Ifill Forum, an esteemed panel of Simmons scholars from diverse disciplines co-presented “Women’s Health is Public Health.” Dr. Ammina Kothari, Dean of The Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences, served as the event’s moderator.

  7. The Deans of the six schools at Simmons University: Astrid Sheil, Heather Shlosser, Paul Geisler, Michael LaSala, Ammina Kothari, and Sanda Erdelez
    Campus & Community

    The Simmons Six: Meet the Deans

    Meet the new deans of Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science; School of Sciences and Health Professions; Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences; School of Social Work; School of Management; and School of Nursing.

  8. One of the Simmons University signs near campus
    Announcement

    Simmons Awarded Grant Funding from Luce Foundation

    Funding from the Henry Luce Foundation will support Simmons’ efforts to advance student success, retention, and confidence in STEMM-related fields as well as a Clare Boothe Luce Professorship.

  9. Recipients of the 2024 Faculty Awards, along with President Wooten, Provost Cosner and Associate Provost Doherty.
    Faculty Spotlight

    2024 Simmons Faculty Awards Celebrates Stellar Researchers and Educators

    Simmons faculty from various disciplines received awards in undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, service, and a commitment to DEI at the 2024 Faculty Awards.

  10. A collection of reproductive health supplies
    Faculty Spotlight

    The Ongoing Battle for Transparency in Women’s Health

    Professor and Director Val Leiter shares her recent research on the FDA’s role in marketing women’s health medical devices and her efforts to determine whether gender discrimination influences the oversight of medical devices for women.