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In 1971, Congress declared August 26 as Women's Equality Day — created to celebrate women's constitutional right to vote. Today, share stories of our students and alums who are working towards inclusion, equity, and breaking down barriers.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

From the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games to the Red Cross, Assistant Dean Gary Bailey reflects on the continued barriers Black Americans face at the poolside and the lasting legacy of Jim Crow.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy
• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

We're so excited to welcome the Class of 2025 to the Simmons community! Take a look at these facts about our newest class.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• First-generation Student
• International Student
• Scholarships/Financial Aid

This award recognizes the work Whitworth has done within NHSLMA, mentoring new librarians, serving on committees, and supporting initiatives. We spoke with Whitworth about her work at Dover High School and how she's working to diversify the collection.

• Awards and Honors
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• LGBTQIA+

When Giavanna Worthy entered the gender and cultural studies masters program, she wanted to expand on her interests. Now, not only is she an HIV Prevention Instructor with the YWCA, but she also played a key role in diversifying the hit CBS series, "Survivor."

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Internships & Careers
• Media, Arts, and Humanities

Erika Rodriguez '14 utilizes the empowering lessons she learned at Simmons as Executive Director of the Chica Project, a non-profit organization offering mentorship opportunities for Latinas and other women of color.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership
• Media, Arts, and Humanities
• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

On June 16, Gary Bailey, Professor of Practice and Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Social Justice at Simmons University, moderated a Colleges of the Fenway panel discussion, “Juneteenth, Then and Now: A Conversation on Being the Change Through Arts and Activism."

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy
• Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

President Lynn Perry Wooten shares details on observing Juneteenth as a Simmons holiday and the variety of programming and resources for our community as we recognize the significance of Juneteenth.

• From the President
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As Boston Opportunity System (BOS) Collaborative Director at the Boston Medical Center, Patterson invests in local communities by bolstering the work of existing non-profits. Learn more about her work and how Simmons brought out the leader within.

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

This panel discussed what incoming first-year students can expect this summer and during their first semester at Simmons.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• PLAN Core Curriculum