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Simmons Leads the Way in Women’s Sports Management

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Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center

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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026

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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

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  1. Brownstones in the South End of Boston
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Bailey Receives Mel King Social Innovator Award

    Professor Gary Bailey received the award from United South End Settlements (USES), a community organization supporting families with young children in Boston.

  2. MCB Juneteenth
    Campus & Community

    Honoring Juneteenth in Boston

    Boston offers a variety of ways to celebrate Juneteenth, involving art, music, dance, food, and a shared remembrance of the history of enslavement and freedom. We offer a list of some key events.

  3. A pride flag being flown on the Simmons campus. Campus photograph by Kate Smith.
    Campus & Community

    Celebrate Pride Month 2026 in Boston

    We have compiled a roundup of local events, communities, and organizations offering opportunities for support and celebration during Pride Month 2026.

  4. Hunter Lynch ’26FNP
    Student Story

    Direct Entry Nursing Student on Impacting Patient Lives

    Direct entry nursing student Hunter Lynch ’26FNP works in primary care and aspires to one day become a nursing educator. We spoke with him about hands-on learning at Simmons and the rewards of the nursing profession.

  5. Joan Vera ’27MSN
    Student Story

    Forging a Path in Community Health

    Joan Vera ’27MSN shares her experience in the direct entry Master of Science in nursing and post-graduate certificate family nurse practitioner (MSN/PGC FNP), an accelerated program for students who completed a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of nursing.

  6. Sydney Villegas ’26MS
    Student Story

    Public Librarianship and Community Involvement

    Sydney Villegas ’26MS reflects on how she was encouraged to bring her interests and passions to her coursework and create projects that she was genuinely excited to explore as a graduate student in library and information science.

  7. Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW
    Student Story

    Researching Harm Reduction, Cultivating Compassionate Care

    Vanessa Iroegbulem ’26MSW reflects on two of the impactful experiences during her time at Simmons: her clinical placements and her participation in the Harm Reduction Training (HaRT) Scholars Program.

  8. Jenn Leishman ’26
    Student Story

    Digitizing Local Archives and Reminiscing with Alumnae/i

    Jenn Leishman ’26 reflects on choosing their major, an internship in the West End Museum in Boston, favorite courses, and how Simmons helped prepare them for a career as a library professional.

  9. Piper Kinney ’26
    Student Story

    Revelations in the Lab, Rewards on the Field

    Piper Kinney ’26 discusses her involvement in research and studying both neuroscience and public health give her two essential and complementary perspectives on medicine. She also reflects on being a student athlete during her time at Simmons.

  10. Croissants on a bakery tray. Photograph by Conor Brown, courtesy of Unsplash.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Nutrition Alumna’s New Bakery Featured in The Boston Globe

    Janet Lu ’22MS, who studied nutrition at Simmons, recently opened Fuful Bakery in Boston’s financial district.