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50th Reunion Weekend

While at Simmons, students in the Class of 1973 witnessed seismic cultural change and political upheaval. They saw on-campus protests of the Vietnam War, and the passing of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court. Gloria Steinem delivered their Commencement...
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Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

On Friday, May 19, 2023, Simmons University celebrated the 118th Commencement Ceremony at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. The many accomplishments of the Class of 2023 were celebrated at the annual undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. Simmons awarded 400 baccalaureate...
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Simmons 2023 Graduate Commencement Ceremony Instills Legacies of Personal Narrative and Collective Memory

On Friday, May 19, Simmons University Graduate students processed into the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. In the first commencement ceremony to take place at the MGM, graduates filed in with triumphant smiles. Some graduates' mortar boards were decorated with...
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Alumnae/i Feature

Black Alumnae/i Symposium 2023

The Power of Our Presence: Our Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration featured Dr. Adunni Slackman Anderson '73, honored multiple alumnae/i award recipients, and much more.
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Simmons' 2023 May Day Ushers in Spring with Spirit of Inclusivity

On April 30, Simmons students gathered at the residential campus to celebrate May Day, a longstanding tradition at Simmons. Attendees enjoyed complimentary food and gifts, live performances, and more. While the event has shifted and evolved over the years, it continues to honor the unique and supportive community at Simmons.
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Alumnae/i Feature

Emily Mills ’19 Shares the Transformative Power of a Pell Grant

Emily Mills ’19 shares how receiving a Pell grant impacted her experience as a first generation college student.
Alumnae/i Feature

Meet Keeva Haynes ’02, Senior Manager at PwC and Member of the African American Alumnae/i Association

In her career and volunteer work, Keeva Haynes is passionate about gender and racial equity. Working at a major accounting, audit, and consulting firm, Haynes manages performance, planning, and evaluations operations across partners in the U.S. and Mexico, as well...
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The Multicultural Center's Bridge Program Pilot Gives BIPOC Students a Sense of Inclusion and Belonging

Last summer, the Multicultural Center, in partnership with the Office of Residence Life, launched the Bridge Pilot Program. The Bridge Pilot is a free transition program that enables new BIPOC students to participate, connect, learn, and grow with the Simmons...
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Faculty Spotlight

MPH@Simmons Assistant Program Director Meenakshi Verma-Agrawal on the Importance of Racial Justice in Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Simmons University is an online program that requires students to participate in two in-person "immersion" experiences throughout their course of study, to gain hands-on public health experience and have the opportunity to collaborate with peers, faculty, local organizers, and public health leaders.
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Brighten Dark Winter Days with a Good Book

As we look forward to a break from our usual daily routines, many of us may be fantasizing about some time spent curled up with a good book. Reading is the perfect activity for a wintry day; to help you...
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