Awards and Accolades
Simmons continues to be named among the best colleges and universities in the nation.
Recent awards
- 2019 U.S.News & World Report ranked Simmons #36 in Social Work
- 2020 U.S.News & World Report ranked Simmons #125 in National Universities
- 2020 U.S.News & World Report ranked Simmons #35 in Best Value Schools
- 2021 U.S.News & World Report "Best Nursing School" programs among the best in the nation
- 2020 Niche ranked Simmons #46 Best Colleges for Nursing in America
- 2020 Niche ranked Simmons #3 Best Colleges for Nursing in Massachusetts
- 2020 Niche ranked Simmons #18 Best College Locations in America
- 2020 The Princeton Review's Guidebook of "Best 380 Colleges" (a designation held by 15 percent of America's four-year colleges and universities).
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I’m excited for the activities and online social events that we’re brewing up. Interaction is important, especially in this digital format!
I'm excited to see the ways in which we as the orientation team can connect with incoming students, especially through the virtual format of this year. It has been really great to see it all play out so far.
I decided to become a Captain because I loved being on the OL team last year so much. It really impacted the ways I thought about building community and fostering leadership and I wanted to be able to play a bigger role in this process for incoming students.