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Professor Elizabeth Scott has spent much of her professional career studying bacteria and pathogens. We caught up with her to learn more about her expertise and why she wasn't surprised by COVID-19.

• Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
• Research

Dr. Gary Bailey, Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Social Justice at the College of Social Science, Policy, and Practice, Professor of Practice of Social Work, and Director of the Urban Leadership Program, was named co-chair of the new President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

President Lynn Perry Wooten provides an update on the University's work to foster real and meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion at Simmons.

• From the President
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Dr. Sharron Credle, Vice President of Organizational Learning and Development, named co-chair of President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

The Council will advance Simmons’ mission of inclusive excellence and provide a framework for students, faculty and staff to address issues of racial and social justice.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

Allen will read an excerpt from her young adult historical novel “All You Have to Do” during a virtual reception hosted by the Associates of the Boston Public Library on October 8.

• Awards and Honors
• Media, Arts, and Humanities

In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we caught up with Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus intern, Julianna Fernandez '21.

• Internships & Careers
• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

Data science & analytics and biostatistics major, Rachel Kiersten Beaulieu '22, received funding for her research comparing the graduation rates of women in computer science programs and coding bootcamps.

• Leadership
• Research

We caught up with first-year, Jada Riley '24, about her experience protesting on her graduation day and why this moment was more important than her commencement.

• Social Justice & Advocacy
• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dick Lyman, Professor Emeritus of History, former History Department Chair, and former Director of Simmons’ Asian Studies Program.

• From the President
• In Memoriam