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Recent News
Arielle Gray Receives Ifill Emerging Journalist Award
The Gwen Ifill Emerging Journalist Award recognizes a professional who exemplifies dedication to journalistic excellence, community, and mentorship. The award was presented to Arielle Gray at the 2026 Ifill Forum.
Industry Leaders Help Shape Women’s Sports Education
A new Women’s Sports Management Advisory Board delivers elite expertise and hands-on industry perspectives to advance student success in the rapidly growing women’s sports sector.
Mentoring in the Classroom and on the Court
Jyl Collins is the senior lab manager for the Department of Biology and the assistant coach for the Simmons Tennis team. To honor National Mentoring Month (January) and National Girls and Women in Sports Day (February 4), we spoke with her about the mentorship she provides in academics and athletics.
Simmons Professor Named Social Work Pioneer
Johnnie Hamilton-Mason, Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Development for the School of Social Work, was named a Social Work Pioneer by the National Association of Social Workers Foundation.
Social Work Professor Empowers People with Allergies
Associate Professor of Practice Emilé Baker works with individuals and families coping with anxiety and trauma, and particularly the trauma associated with allergies and asthma. We spoke with her about her specialty, the rewards of her field, and the joys of teaching at Simmons.
Nutrition Professor Discusses New Dietary Guidelines
Teresa Fung, professor of nutrition, department co-chair, and director of the didactic program in dietetics for the Department of Nutrition, recently published an article on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) in The New Lede.
SLIS Deans Discusses Serendipity for NHPR
Dr. Sanda Erdelez, dean of Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science, was recently featured in New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) for a segment on serendipity.
GBH President to Speak at Seventh Annual Gwen Ifill Forum
Susan Goldberg, an award-winning journalist and President and CEO of GBH, the leading multiplatform creator for public media in America, will deliver the keynote address “Storytelling That Matters.” The discussion will be led by Ann Fudge ’73, ’98HD who currently serves on the Board of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Registration is now open.
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...