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

    President Wooten writes about her takeaways from the second annual Ifill Forum, and how she hopes to foster racial and social equity here at Simmons.

  2. Parent Webinar: A Conversation with President Wooten recorded on November 19

    On November 19, President Wooten virtually met with parents to discuss what makes the Simmons student experience unique.

  3. Main College Building cupola with fall leaves

    The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom.

  4. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dr. Lydia Smith, founder of the Master of Arts in Teaching program, an author, and a pioneer in the field of education, known for her passion and commitment to teaching.

  5. Watch the 2020 Ifill Forum: Facing Hard Truths. Headshots of Sherrilyn Ifill, Ava DuVernay and Michele Norris

    Michele Norris moderated a conversation with Ava DuVernay, filmmaker and founder of ARRAY, and Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

  6. Headshot of Stacy Collins

    In 2016, Research & Instruction Librarian Stacy Collins ’16MS, ’16MA created the Anti-Oppression LibGuide to educate and support the Simmons community. Today, this guide is cited in books, articles, and online. We spoke with Collins about why this guide is considered an essential resource.

  7. The American flag flying outside the Simmons Main College Building.

    With the election behind us, President Wooten shares her thoughts on how we can begin to heal and unite our community, and create positive change.

  8. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky.

    Read President Wooten's message encouraging our community to utilize election support resources.

  9. Town of Northborough Elections Official Ballot Drop Box

    Woman on Campus, Saloni Kumar '23, reflects on the election and how the events leading up to November 3rd are proof of the collective agency of this nation’s youth.

  10. Hand using mouse at a computer.

    The student research group, CyberBits, provides undergraduate students with cybersecurity research opportunities, industry experiences, and specific exposure to different agencies actively involved in global cybersecurity concerns.