Awards and Accolades
Simmons continues to be named among the best colleges and universities in the nation.
Recent awards
- 2021 U.S.News & World Report ranked Simmons #1 in Archives Management
- 2021 U.S.News & World Report ranked Simmons #11 in Library Science
- 2021 U.S.News & World Report "Best Nursing School" programs among the best in the nation
- 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
- 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)
- 2019 U.S.News & World Report ranked Simmons #36 in Social Work
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Baker's work is informed by her heritage. When she embarked on writing "The Keeper of Night," Baker wanted readers to understand the challenges biracial people face, but through a fun adventure story. Learn more about her debut novel.
Laura is executive director and clinician at Wild Irish Farm, an equine-facilitated psychotherapy center that she founded in Newington, New Hampshire. Her innovative program helps children with mental health needs.
Natarajan is the creative vision behind “Re-assembling” and “Bound Together.” Both exhibits are currently on display in the Management and Academic Building (4th floor) and the Main College Building (4th floor). Learn about her journey.
Sonju Bucci '24MS joined the Navy later in life. After a rewarding military career, she couldn't get her first passion out of her head: nutrition. Learn about Sonju's journey in the Navy, and the many lessons that translate from the military to academics.