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As Student Body President and mentor for Strong Women, Strong Girls, Kayla Zarella '21 understands the importance of developing empowering, inclusive communities. Read Kayla's thoughts on the last four years and how Simmons helped shape her into a true leader.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership
• Media, Arts, and Humanities

Simmons University joins readers around the world in mourning the loss of Eric Carle, one of the most influential picturebook creators and author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

• In Memoriam

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 Alumnae/i Achievement Awards! The winners were nominated and selected by their fellow Simmons alumnae/i, and will be celebrated virtually during Reunion weekend.

• Awards and Honors

Simmons Archives Management concentration ranked number one in the nation.

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Julia Hart '21 is a keynote speaker at the 2021 Undergraduate Symposium! Learn more about her project, "Engineering a Bi-functional Heterostructure for Enhanced and Selective CO2 Adsorption/Reduction Under Visible Light Irradiation."

• Leadership
• Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
• Research

Cara MacKenzie '21 is a keynote speaker at the 2021 Undergraduate Symposium! Learn more about their project, "The Trauma of Irish Womanhood: An Examination of the Masculine Nation State in Literature and History."

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• Media, Arts, and Humanities
• Research

National Student Employment Week is celebrated each year during the second week of April. This year, Simmons joined colleges across the country to celebrate and recognize the value of our student employees.

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Michel Henry, author and social worker for Boston Public Schools, tells us about creating and performing "Dinosaur Rap," and his personal mission of reducing the psychological impacts of poverty and violence through music.

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• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

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

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.

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• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy