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King discussed current affairs and the state of humanity during his Community Keynote. "In the grand scheme of human history, are we the peak of humanity?" Throughout his Community Keynote on November 13, Shaun King continuously posed this question to...

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy

Simmons welcomes two National Urban Fellows to Human Resources and the Office for Organizational Culture, Inclusion, and Equity. Meet Maria Arettines and Fielding Vaughn, our two National Urban Fellows at Simmons. Celebrating its 50 th anniversary this year, the National...

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

In remembrance and honor of Gwen Ifill's legacy of excellence, Simmons is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Ifill Scholarships. Simmons University is proud to announce Priscilla Wiltshire-Bland ‘20 and Alexandra Bohanan ‘19 as the inaugural recipients of...

• Adult Student (Dix Scholar)
• Gwen Ifill
• Scholarships and Financial Aid

We asked the dean about her artificial intelligence research and the benefits of the new College of Organizational, Computational and Information Sciences structure. Dr. Marie desJardins joined Simmons as the inaugural dean of the College of Organizational, Computational, and Information...

• Research
• Science and Technology

Faculty and students travel to collaborate with the Maranyundo Girls School. In May 2018, Professor and Math & Computational Sciences Director Nanette Veilleux and SLIS Associate Professor Lisa Hussey traveled with students Vanessa Burns '20 and Heather Moeykens '18 to...

• Study Abroad

Caroline Codair '19, '22DPT, Jenna Clemenzi '19, '20MPP and Cara Stockman '19, '22DPT tell us about volunteering with Boston Area Gleaners. About the students Caroline: I'm on the exercise science/physical therapy 3+3 track. I knew I wanted to work alongside...

• Boston
• Community Engagement

Check out these helpful tips to stay healthy throughout the semester! Develop a support network Making new friends is a key part of the college experience — but maintaining relationships with your friends and family back home is equally important...

• Health and Wellness

Senior Vice President of Organizational Culture, Inclusion & Equity, Debra Pérez tells us why she's excited to join the Simmons community. What do the words “organizational culture, inclusion and equity” mean? A healthy organization and culture is inclusive of the...

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

We earned an impressive #4 ranking for Best Value in the 2019 U.S.News & World Report rankings Simmons University earned an impressive #4 ranking for Best Value in the 2019 U.S.News & World Report rankings in the Regional Universities North...

• Awards and Honors

Faculty, staff and students gather to celebrate the launch of Simmons University and the beginning of the new semester. University President Helen Drinan '75MS, '78MBA welcomed members of the Simmons community to "Convocation: A Celebration of University" on Wednesday, September...

• Convocation