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  1. Headshot of Eric Carle
    Announcement

    Remembering Eric Carle, Celebrated Picturebook Author

    Simmons University joins readers around the world in mourning the loss of Eric Carle, one of the most influential picturebook creators and author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

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    Announcement

    From the President: Mourning the Loss of Jahaira M. DeAlto '23

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the tragic death of Jahaira M. DeAlto ‘23. Jahaira, a passionate advocate for trans rights, trans visibility, and victims of abuse, was studying social work at Simmons.

  3. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background
    Campus & Community

    Year in Review: The Biggest Moments of 2020

    Although 2020 was not the year we were expecting, it was still a year of transformation for Simmons. As we prepare for 2021, we're taking a look at our biggest moments and stories from 2020.

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    Voices of Simmons

    Remembering Dr. William Kahl, First Provost at Simmons

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dr. William “Bill” Kahl, who served as the first provost at Simmons during a particularly transformative period for the University.

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    Voices of Simmons

    Remembering Dr. Lydia Smith, Founder of MAT Program

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dr. Lydia Smith, founder of the Master of Arts in Teaching program, an author, and a pioneer in the field of education, known for her passion and commitment to teaching.

  6. Headshot of Nikolay Kurmakov
    Voices of Simmons

    Remembering Head Crew Coach Nikolay Kurmakov

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Coach Kurmakov, a beloved coach, mentor and friend known for his tremendous work ethic and kind spirit.

  7. Close-up of "Simmons" etched into the Main College Building
    Voices of Simmons

    Remembering Professor Emeritus Dick Lyman

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dick Lyman, Professor Emeritus of History, former History Department Chair, and former Director of Simmons’ Asian Studies Program.

  8. Headshot of Susan Nutter
    Alumnae/i Feature

    In Memory of Distinguished Alumna, Susan Nutter '68MS

    Nutter is remembered for her dedication to academic libraries. SLIS Alumni Achievement Award 1995 recipient Susan Keene Nutter '68MS died on March 25, 2019. In her last professional role, she served as the vice provost and director of the North...

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    Announcement

    Never Missing in Action: The Passing of Senator John McCain

    Ambassador (ret) William M. Bellamy, Warburg Professor of International Relations, shares his thoughts on the passing of the late Senator John McCain. The news was expected, but when Senator John McCain died last week the collective gasp in Washington was...