Over 220 members of the Simmons community gathered on campus June 5–7 to “reflect, reconnect, and reignite” at Simmons University’s 2026 Reunion, with a special celebration for the 50th Reunion Milestone Class of 1976.

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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.

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

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Two dozen students presented on a wide range of topics at the STEM Colloquium 2026, presented by the School of Sciences and Health Professions. The event showcased student research, including oral and poster presentations.

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The 2026 Robert M. Gay Memorial Lecture featured Tiya Miles, the Michael Garvey Professor of History and Radcliffe Alumnae Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Miles spoke about spiritual and ecological approaches to reconstructing and understanding Harriet Tubman.

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The 47th Annual Simmons Leadership Conference featured a roster of speakers exploring the theme of “The Connected Leader,” emphasizing the role of connectivity, community, and allyship in leadership.

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In 1899, our founder, John Simmons, imagined a radical idea far ahead of its time: a university designed to prepare women for meaningful work, financial independence, and lives of impact. More than 125 years later, that vision remains not only...

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The Colleges of the Fenway (COF) recently celebrated the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at Simmons University. City of Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Segun Idowu served as this year’s keynote speaker.

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The Simmons School of Social Work (SSW), distinguished guests, and members of the Simmons community recently gathered for the second annual Veterans Day program. This year’s keynote speaker was Lieutenant General Leslie C. Smith, US Army (Ret).

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President Wooten reflects on the generations of women who fought for the right to vote and what it takes to advance gender equity in this moment.

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