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...

Yule commemorates the longest night of the year followed by the sun's "rebirth" and lengthening of days. Communities: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid Common practices: Burning the yule log as an act of faith and renewal that the light, and the warmth...

Christmas is an annual celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Messiah. While rooted in Christian faith, the holiday is widely celebrated around the world with secular traditions focused on family, goodwill, and peace. Community: Christian Common...

Kwanzaa is a cultural holiday, not a religious one, and is therefore celebrated primarily by people of African descent who wish to honor their heritage, rather than by a specific faith community. During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities...

The Christian holiday of Epiphany, also often called Three Kings' Day, is traditionally celebrated on January 6. The word "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word meaning "to show" or "to reveal." It commemorates the manifestation of Jesus Christ to the...

Christmas is an annual celebration commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Messiah. While rooted in Christian faith, the holiday is widely celebrated around the world with secular traditions focused on family, goodwill, and peace. Community: Christian (Eastern...

Join us for an engaging on campus info session and explore how our Master of Social Work program — available on-campus in Boston and in a flexible hybrid format—prepares you for a career in clinical social work from day one.

Candlemas celebrates the coming of spring and recovery of the Earth Goddess after giving birth to the Sun God at Yule. It is a time for initiations, re-dedication and pledges for the coming year. Community: Pagan, Wiccan, Druid Common practices...

Our information session offers the opportunity to interact directly with our panel of current students, faculty, and alumni and get your questions answered! You will learn about the on-campus doctoral program and the people who make Simmons School of Social...

The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is primarily a cultural and social holiday, though it has deep historical and traditional roots that include religious or spiritual elements. It is a significant cultural celebration that marks the beginning of the lunar...