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Recent News
New Graduate Programs Featured in Insight into Academia
Insight into Academia, a publication that covers innovation in higher education, discussed Simmons’ new graduate programs: the MS in Management: Business and Leadership in Women’s Sports Concentration and the Graduate Certificate in Women’s Sports Business.
Nutrition Professor Emphasizes Plant-Based Foods
Ruby Winslow Linn Endowed Professor, Nutrition Co-Chair, and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics Teresa Fung offers nutritional advice rooted in science. We spoke with her about her decades of research and her endorsement of plant-based food sources.
Simmons Named a ‘Hidden Gem’ Among US Colleges
Simmons is one of six Massachusetts colleges named a “hidden gem” among American colleges.
Communications Professor Mentioned in The New York Times
A digitally restored version of the 1984 independent horror comedy film Screamplay by Rufus Butler Seder was recently shown at Anthology Film Archives. In the film, Professor of Communications Bob White plays an “electric guitar-wielding prophet.”
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).
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...