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We caught up with Dr. Renique Kersh about her plans to enhance the Simmons experience for students. Find out how she hopes to "empower students to be self-efficacious, bold, and thoughtful in their pursuits."

• University Leadership and Structure

Professor and Dean Emerita Michele Cloonan received a grant from the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) and the U.S. Department of State to assist Tikrit University in Iraq with establishing a data center.

• Awards and Honors

Simmons’ student-run radio station recognized for best spot news coverage and best streaming-only station.

• Awards and Honors

Fenwick honored at Simmons Leadership Conference for her leadership and service at the nation’s top pediatric hospital.

• Boston
• Leadership

Sandi Fenwick ’72, CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital, is the recipient of the inaugural Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader award. Prior to the ceremony, we asked Fenwick her thoughts on the award, her career, and what it means to be a visionary leader.

• Awards and Honors
• Boston
• Leadership

The Simmons Leadership Conference was filled with inspiring messages and powerful leaders — we’re still buzzing with excitement! You can experience all the empowering moments from the conference with this roundup of inspirational quotes.

• Boston

We caught up with Charlotte Streat ’00MBA, Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) at Liberty Mutual, about asking uncomfortable questions in order to yield better business outcomes. Learn more about her journey and why these conversations are important.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership

President of Simmons University's African-American Alumnae/i Association Kenyora Parham '10 tells us about her career of building systems for women and girls of color, who often succumb to society’s pressures and systemic oppression.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy

Simmons awarded grant from the Bezos Family Foundation to participate in MSL2021.

• Awards and Honors
• Research

President Lynn Perry Wooten reaffirms Simmons University’s guiding principles of welcoming and empowering all forms of diversity. Read the full letter to learn more about resources available to community members during this time.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• From the President