The 47th Annual Simmons Leadership Conference featured a roster of speakers exploring the theme of “The Connected Leader,” emphasizing the role of connectivity, community, and allyship in leadership.

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Sports industry leaders gathered for a discussion on the thriving business of women’s sports at Simmons University’s Institute for Inclusive Leadership’s 47th Annual Leadership Conference. Media executive and Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis served as the moderator.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

A multidisciplinary team from the Master of Public Health program set out to improve the well-being of University employees by implementing a two-week wellness initiative.

• Health and Wellness

University Archivist Kelsey M. Kolbet '21MS/MA, graduate of the dual degree program in archives management and history at Simmons University’s School of Library and Information Science (SLIS), recently offered a virtual presentation of items from the Simmons Archives. A perfect complement to Women’s History Month, the presentation highlights how women’s history and Simmons’ history are closely intertwined.

• Simmons History

In 1899, our founder, John Simmons, imagined a radical idea far ahead of its time: a university designed to prepare women for meaningful work, financial independence, and lives of impact. More than 125 years later, that vision remains not only...

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• Leadership
• Traditions & Annual Events

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended the 28th annual Boston area International Women’s Day Breakfast, held at Simmons University on March 6.

• Simmons in the News

The Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program hosted its annual Lectureship event for in-person and virtual attendees on February 25. This year’s guest speaker, founder of the New Nurse Academy LLC, Tiffany Gibson, discussed how the art of emotional intelligence can foster inclusivity and wellbeing in nursing environments.

• Careers and Internships
• Community Engagement

The seventh annual Ifill Forum featured a keynote by Susan Goldberg, an award-winning journalist and President and CEO of GBH, the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America. In conversation with Ann Fudge ’73, ’98HD, Goldberg expressed her dedication to community-level journalism as integral to the strength of our democracy.

• Ifill Forum

Dr. Elizabeth “Betty” Rawlins ’67MSEd, ’03HD (1927–2024) was a beloved mentor and impactful leader to generations of Simmons students. To celebrate Black History Month (February), we are spotlighting the Elizabeth B. Rawlins Papers housed within the Simmons University Archives.

• Mentorship

The Colleges of the Fenway (COF) recently celebrated the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Simmons University. City of Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Segun Idowu served as this year’s keynote speaker.

• Community Engagement
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Traditions & Annual Events