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  1. Collage of 10 books by Latinx authors
    Campus & Community

    Latinx Reading List: New Titles and Cherished Classics

    To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, we have compiled a list of books by Latinx authors that explore their cultures from a variety of perspectives, including recent publications and classic texts.

  2. Jo Knowles
    Alumnae/i Feature

    In Spite of Book Challenges, Author Jo Knowles '92 '95MA Forges Connections Through Stories

    Adjunct Jo Knowles ’92 ’95MA shares news about her latest book, and reflects on the rise in book challenges aimed at her work for young readers.

  3. College of photos including instructors, a note board, and interactive exercises
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Summer Teaching Institute Inspires Excellent Pedagogy

    This summer marked the eighth year of the Simmons/HMS Summer Teaching Institute, where Simmons faculty and Harvard Medical School Postdoctoral Fellows came together for a bootcamp experience of pedagogical theory and practice. The Summer Teaching Institute began in 2015 through...

  4. Candlewick Press Publicity Manager Jamie Tan ’13MAMS
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Candlewick Press Publicity Manager Jamie Tan '13MAMS on the Power of the Simmons Network

    What led you to the dual degree in Children's Literature + Library Services to Children at Simmons? I've always loved books and knew I wanted to work with books in some capacity, but like a lot of young people, I...

  5. African American student in class
    Faculty Spotlight

    Assistant Professor Tatiana Cruz on the Value of Africana Studies for All

    Africana Studies at Simmons is celebrating 50 years. Assistant Professor Tatiana Cruz sees it as a perfect complement to any major at Simmons, offering cultural insight that is invaluable for working in diverse communities. Tell us about Africana Studies at...

  6. Mary Nagel Sweetser Lecturers Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson
    Campus & Community

    Lost & Found in Literature for Young People at Simmons’ Summer Institute

    The Summer Institute in Children's Literature returned to Simmons University in July 2022. The Institute theme “Lost & Found” shaped reflections from authors, librarians, educators, publishers, and critics of children’s literature from across the country in this two-day gathering of inspiration and restoration.

  7. Mandolin Club, c. 1907, courtesy of Simmons University Archives
    Campus & Community

    Get Involved this Fall: Join One of Simmons’ 100+ Student Clubs and Organizations

    Are you an incoming first-year student at Simmons University? Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior who would like to widen your social circle? Do you want to meet people with similar interests and make lasting friendships? If so, you...

  8. Abby Frantz ‘05MSW
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Abby Frantz ‘05MSW Promotes Wellness and Self-Care for Boarding School Students

    Abby Frantz, MSW, LICSW, '05MSW is the Director of Wellness Programming and Training at Groton School in Groton, MA. Abby spoke to us about her time in the Simmons Master of Social Work program and her career in Wellness. What...

  9. Autumn Allen ’18MA-MFA
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Autumn Allen '18MA-MFA on Inclusivity Children’s Literature

    What led you to study children's literature at Simmons? When I started homeschooling my kids, I let them have free access to all books. When I followed the standard recommended reading lists, the books people called "classics" often had a...

  10. Alum Georgia Harper ’22 sitting on Simmons corner sign
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Alumna Georgia Harper ’22 Receives Prestigious Teaching Position in France

    Georgia Harper '22, who recently completed a double major in French and Francophone Studies and Political Science, will soon begin a fellowship known as the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). This competitive program recruits French-speaking Americans to work as...