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Former Ambassador Tom Dougherty presented, “9/11 + 20: Afghanistan After the ‘Forever War.’” During the conversation, Dougherty outlined a list of key lessons from the war that need to be considered going forward.

• Social Justice & Advocacy

Described as a “festival of national thinkers, speakers, and local leaders in business, health, and technology,” the three-day virtual gathering featured the nation’s top minds including Dr. Anthony Fauci, former senator John Kerry, and Ibram X. Kendi.

• Boston
• Leadership

Gyasi's sophomore novel, "Transcendent Kingdom," was selected as the fall 2021 Community Read and the event’s central topic. Assistant Dean Gary Bailey and Gyasi discussed several themes from her novel, including the complex idea of identity.

• Community Read
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

President Wooten shares her takeaways from this fall’s Community Read, "Transcendent Kingdom." Yaa Gyasi's powerful novel serves as a moving portrait of a Ghanaian immigrant family as they grapple with faith, science, religion, and love.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Community Read

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.

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• 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