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  1. Mary Nagel Sweetser Lecturers Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson

    The Summer Institute in Children's Literature returned to Simmons University in July 2022. The Institute theme “Lost & Found” shaped reflections from authors, librarians, educators, publishers, and critics of children’s literature from across the country in this two-day gathering of inspiration and restoration.

  2. Students walking during orientation 2022 in main quad heading with MCB/Fens in background

    Simmons University will celebrate the start of the Fall 2022 semester with a variety of events, from First Bite Orientation, September 3-4, for first-year students to Welcome Week events, September 6-10, for all students. Here is some advice from members...

  3. Mandolin Club, c. 1907, courtesy of Simmons University Archives

    Are you an incoming first-year student at Simmons University? Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior who would like to widen your social circle? Do you want to meet people with similar interests and make lasting friendships? If so, you...

  4. Simmons students march for women's lives, Washington D.C., March 9, 1986, courtesy of Simmons University Archives

    Since 1971, the United States has recognized Women's Equality Day to commemorate women's right to vote and the anniversary of the 19 th amendment. Simmons University faculty have produced pioneering research on the history of women's struggle for equity. Students...

  5. News | Class of 2026 Photo Collage

    We are delighted to welcome the Class of 2026 to the Simmons community! Take a look at these facts about our newest class.

  6. The SLIS Library Fellows

    The Simmons University Library and the School of Library and Information Science are excited to welcome its first cohort of Fellows. The Fellows program has been designed to prepare a diverse group of candidates with different perspectives and experiences for...

  7. Athena, the Simmons Police comfort dog, with Detective Melvin Detective Ligon by the street side Simmons sign

    Detective Melvin Ligon joined the Simmons University Public Safety Department in early 2021. In a recent interview, he shared information about a new colleague in the department: his German Shepard, Athena, who is training to be a comfort dog. Have...

  8. Simmons Soccer Team in huddle on field at night game

    On May 18, 2022, the U.S. Soccer Federation proclaimed that United States men's and women's soccer players will receive equal pay. Former Simmons University Soccer Coach and now Director of Athletics and Recreation Erica Schuling and current team member Mo...

  9. Librarian Linda Watkins

    Simmons University is saddened to announce the passing of Linda Watkins '82MS. Watkins was the librarian for the School of Library and Information Science for thirty-three years, until her retirement in 2014. Artemis Kirk, former Director of Libraries at Simmons...

  10. Group of Graduate Students at the 2022 Commencement
    Campus & Community

    On Friday, May 20, Simmons University Graduate students processed into the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston’s Seaport District. Simmons’ first in-person graduation since 2019, graduates filed in, some with mortar boards decorated with flowers and artwork, and a few with...