Join Graduate Programs Director Cathie Mercier and learn about the Master of Arts in Children's Literature, the Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children, and dual MA/MFA degree.

Buddha Day is the celebration of Buddha's birthday. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. Community: Buddhist Common practices: Decorating homes Visiting local temples Observers are encouraged to refrain from slaughtering and to avoid eating meat on...

Beltane is a fire festival that celebrates the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year. Communities: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid Common practices: Jumping the balefire Dancing the Maypole

Ready to start a meaningful career in nursing? At Simmons University, bachelor’s degree holders from any field can discover exciting pathways to seamlessly transition into the nursing profession. Whether your goal is to become a Registered Nurse (RN), Family Nurse...

Join Us On-Campus! This event is designed for transfer (17 or more college credits) and adult (ages 24 and up) students only. Join us on campus for a chance to learn more about the Simmons admission process, the benefits of...

Attend our Online Information Session to learn about our Master's of Library Science (MS), dual degree in Library and Information Science Archives (MS)/History (MA), or dual degree in Library and Information Science (MS)/Children's Literature (MA).

This brunch celebrates the accomplishments of graduating master’s, PhD, and doctoral candidates. Graduates are invited to dress in regalia and are welcome to wear identity-based stoles.

Each graduate will be individually recognized for their accomplishments and draped with a hood by their respective program director. The ceremony also includes a faculty and student speech, and concludes with a reception and social in the University Fens Cafe.

Each doctoral candidate will be individually recognized for their accomplishments and draped with a hood by their respective program director. The ceremony also includes a faculty and student speech, and concludes with a reception and social in the University Fens Cafe.

The Master's Reception celebrates and brings together Master's degree students and Simmons faculty from all programs for a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, and networking.