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Ifill Dean and Collaborators Research AI within PR
In her current research, Ifill Dean Dr. Ammina Kothari collaborates with academic and industry leaders to examine the lack of standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) within the domain of public relations.
Faculty Quoted on the Power of Women’s Sports Industry
School of Management Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis was quoted in an article in The Christian Science Monitor, “New investors change the game for women’s pro sports.”
SLIS Professor Named 2026 Beta Phi Mu Awardee
Professor Laura Saunders, who serves as the associate dean of Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) and director of the Simmons Center for Information Literacy, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Beta Phi Mu Award by the American Library Association.
Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA
In its 2026 America’s Best Colleges for Women rankings, Newsweek named Simmons University a top women-centered institution in Massachusetts. Simmons is also listed among the best 50 colleges/universities nationally for women (#49).
SLIS Professor Awarded 2026 Margaret Mann Citation
School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) Professor and Director of Libraries and Librarianship Concentration Daniel Joudrey is the recipient of the 2026 Margaret Mann Citation.
Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
We are honored to welcome best-selling author Gregory Maguire ‘78MA as our morning Commencement speaker and Dr. Anthony Estreet as our afternoon Commencement speaker. In addition, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll will offer special remarks at the morning ceremony.
Simmons SSW Forms Partnership with Emmanuel College
A new partnership will streamline the application process and offer partial tuition remission for Emmanuel undergraduates and alumnae/i who wish to obtain a Master of Social Work degree from Simmons.
SOM Faculty Member Discusses Surge in Women’s Sports
Justine Pouravelis, media executive and professor of the practice at the School of Management (SOM), recently joined a distinguished panel at the AD Club Women’s Leadership Forum held at Gillette Stadium.
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...