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Today is Equal Pay Day, where we acknowledge the stark and troubling reality that women still lag behind their male counterparts when it comes to that all important paycheck. Women, on average, are only paid 77% of every dollar paid...

• Social Justice & Advocacy
• From the President

Dear Simmons Community, As I reflect on the magic of the past few days, I want to take this moment to thank each of you for making my investiture such a memorable and extraordinary experience. It was an honor to...

• From the President

Delivered at Simmons University, April 11, 2022. The following remarks have been edited for length and clarity. Good morning and welcome! It gives me great joy to share this day with my mother Delores Perry who is joining virtually, my...

• Leadership
• From the President

President Wooten shares a message to the Simmons community in response to Russia's deeply troubling invasion of Ukraine and its unprovoked assault on that nation's people.

• From the President

Black History Month is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and discover something new about aspects of Black culture, art, and history.In the wake of recent debates about critical race theory and news stories about the removal of books from...

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• From the President

A message from President Lynn Perry Wooten It is my honor to write today as we mark the ninety-third birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As I reflect upon Dr. King’s legacy, I am reminded of his...

• From the President

President Wooten reflects on how the events of September 11 continue to influence our world in far-reaching ways. She implores the Simmons community to reflect on what we can do individually and collectively moving forward — to embrace everyday leadership.

• From the President

At Convocation, President Lynn Perry Wooten welcomed the Simmons community back to campus after over a year apart. Reflecting on this time of renewal, she urged our community to pursue everyday leadership focused on achieving good for all.

• Convocation
• From the President

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

President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Marion Walter, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, founder of the Simmons University Department of Mathematics, math major, and the Marion Walter Future of Mathematics Awards.

• From the President