Search News

As first-years gathered on campus for the very first time, the new students also embarked on their Simmons journey with a symbolic tradition: the Candle Lighting Ceremony. Honorary Trustee Enna E. Jimenez '91, '06EE takes us through this Simmons tradition.

• Mentorship
• Traditions & Annual Events

The Simmons World Challenge is about learning from an international perspective — but how do you learn internationally with the COVID-19 travel restrictions? Professor Kristina Pechulis and Samantha Margolin '23 tell us how students still learned global lessons.

• Careers and Internships
• Behavioral and Health Sciences
• Research
• Study Abroad

President Wooten reflects on how the events of September 11 continue to influence our world in far-reaching ways. She implores the Simmons community to reflect on what we can do individually and collectively moving forward — to embrace everyday leadership.

• From the President

At Convocation, President Lynn Perry Wooten welcomed the Simmons community back to campus after over a year apart. Reflecting on this time of renewal, she urged our community to pursue everyday leadership focused on achieving good for all.

• Convocation
• From the President

In 1971, Congress declared August 26 as Women's Equality Day — created to celebrate women's constitutional right to vote. Today, share stories of our students and alums who are working towards inclusion, equity, and breaking down barriers.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Happy World Photography Day! This event is a worldwide celebration of the art, history, and love of photography. At Simmons, we'd like to celebrate one of our favorite student photographers: Adriana Arguijo Gutierrez '23.

• Boston

From the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to the Red Cross, Assistant Dean Gary Bailey reflects on the continued barriers Black Americans face at the poolside and the lasting legacy of Jim Crow.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy

We're so excited to welcome the Class of 2025 to the Simmons community! Take a look at these facts about our newest class.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• First-generation Student
• International Student
• Scholarships and Financial Aid

On June 16, Gary Bailey, Professor of Practice and Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Social Justice at Simmons University, moderated a Colleges of the Fenway panel discussion, “Juneteenth, Then and Now: A Conversation on Being the Change Through Arts and Activism."

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy

Simmons’ top priority has been the health and safety of our community, and we're encouraging everyone to share why they got vaccinated. Read Hill's experience participating in a vaccine trial, and why it's important to him to be a part of the solution.

• Boston
• Social Justice & Advocacy