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  1. EriKa Monfort during Afro-Cuban Drumming Workshop - 2020

    Get to know EriKa Monfort, Director of the Multicultural Center! Learn more about how she transitioned into diversity, equity and inclusion work, and her passion for building a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment.

  2. President Wooten

    President Lynn Perry Wooten welcomes back students, faculty and staff to the new semester, and outlines the activities and events that the Simmons community can look forward to this spring.

  3. Stethoscopes hanging on rack

    #DocsOnCall intern, Selma Chamime ’23, tells us about working with the initiative and the massive impact it has made on combatting pandemic-related misinformation.

  4. Headshot of Bruce Gray

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Bruce Gray, Professor Emeritus of Biology, former Chair of the Biology Department, and founding member of the Faculty Senate and the Multicultural Affairs Advisory Committee.

  5. Iz Indelicato in the radio station

    Congratulations to The Shark, which received six nominations for the annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards, including Best Streaming-Only Station Under 10,000 students!

  6. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky

    A message from President Lynn Perry Wooten regarding the violence at the Capitol urging us not to lose sight of the fact that this day also provided crucial examples of democracy, of leadership, and of progress.

  7. Historic photo of Simmons University's Main College Building with text "Wishing you hope and joy."

    Dear Friends, As 2020 draws to a close, I want to send warm holiday greetings to everyone, both near and far. I have been so appreciative of your kindness, generosity, and resiliency throughout this complicated year. I am particularly grateful...

  8. Lynn Perry Wooten with her husband, son and daughter.

    As we enter a holiday season that is unlike any other, President Wooten shares some of her holiday plans and favorites with the Simmons Community in order to spread hope and joy.

  9. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background

    Although 2020 was not the year we were expecting, it was still a year of transformation for Simmons. As we prepare for 2021, we're taking a look at our biggest moments and stories from 2020.

  10. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dr. William “Bill” Kahl, who served as the first provost at Simmons during a particularly transformative period for the University.