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SSW Professor Trains Students in Suicide Prevention
School of Social Work Associate Professor Christina M. Sellers is passionate about training Simmons students in suicide prevention clinical skills. To honor National Suicide Prevention Month (September), we spoke with her about the interconnectedness of her research and teaching and her efforts to destigmatize suicide.
Simmons Announces 2026–2027 Clare Boothe Luce Scholars
With funding from the Henry Luce Foundation, Simmons has named five rising juniors pursuing accelerated dual-degree engineering and STEM-related bachelor’s degrees as the second cohort of Clare Boothe Luce Scholars.
SSW Professor Publishes Book on Behavioral Health Officers
Professor of Practice, Fellow at the Simmons Institute for Inclusive Leadership, and US Army combat veteran Samuel Odom published a new book on uniformed social work officers. We spoke with him about this unique contribution to the field and why he enjoys teaching at Simmons.
SLIS Dean to Receive 2026 ASIS&T Award
Dr. Sanda Erdelez, dean of the Simmons School of Library and Information Science (SLIS), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Research in Information Science Award from the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T).
SSW Professor and Alumnus Join Governor’s Council
School of Social Work (SSW) Professor Kristie A. Thomas and Director of Survivor Advocacy Response & Prevention (SARP) at Boston University Nathan Brewer ’10MSW, ’14C, ’21PhD were sworn into the Massachusetts Governor’s Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking.
Ifill School Professor Receives NEH Grant
Professor Renée Bergland of the Department of Literature and Writing at The Gwen Ifill School for Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences has received a public scholar grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Industry Leaders Join SOM’s Women’s Sports Faculty
Industry executives and innovators will bring real-world expertise to students enrolling in the nation’s first graduate program dedicated to the business of women’s professional sports.
Behavior Analysis Professor Receives Teaching Award
Associate Professor and Department Chair of Behavior Analysis Gretchen Dittrich has received the Beth Sulzer-Azaroff Award for Distinguished Teaching from BABAT (Massachusetts Professionals in Behavior Analysis).
Recent Press Releases
Simmons University Selected by Carnegie Foundation for Inaugural Leadership for Public Purpose Classification
Simmons University announced today that it is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities – and the only women-centered college – to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification. This elective designation is awarded by the American Council...
Significant Gift Invests in Simmons University’s Vision For Educating Inclusive “Everyday Leaders”
Simmons University today announced a new $5 million gift from Simmons alumna and Trustee Jennifer Eckert to expand the scope and impact of its innovative approach to leadership education throughout the institution. The gift will create the new Jennifer Eckert...