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Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

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New Master’s Degree Focuses on Business of Women’s Sports

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Boston Globe Highlights Women’s Sports Management at Simmons

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Simmons Named a Top 100 Women-Led Business

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Simmons Celebrates 125 Years

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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2025

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  1. Librarian Linda Watkins
    Campus & Community

    In Memory of Linda Watkins, the Librarian’s Librarian

    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...

  2. Simmons University Main College Building
    Campus & Community

    Year in Review: The Biggest Moments of 2021

    As we prepare for 2022, we're taking a look at the moments and stories that shaped the Simmons community in 2021.

  3. Headshot of Nikolay Kurmakov
    Campus & Community

    Head of the Charles and Riverside Boat Club Celebrate the Late Simmons Crew Coach Nikolay Kurmakov

    In honor of Kurmakov, the Riverside Boat Club named a September race the "Head of the Kurmakov," and the winner of the Women's Club Eight trophy at the Head of the Charles will receive the inaugural “Nikolay Kurmakov Trophy.”

  4. Headshot of Eric Carle
    Announcement

    Remembering Eric Carle, Celebrated Picturebook Author

    Simmons University joins readers around the world in mourning the loss of Eric Carle, one of the most influential picturebook creators and author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

  5. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Campus & Community

    Remembering Professor Emerita Dr. Marion Walter

    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.

  6. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Announcement

    From the President: Mourning the Loss of Jahaira M. DeAlto '23

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the tragic death of Jahaira M. DeAlto ‘23. Jahaira, a passionate advocate for trans rights, trans visibility, and victims of abuse, was studying social work at Simmons.

  7. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background
    Campus & Community

    Year in Review: The Biggest Moments of 2020

    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.

  8. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Campus & Community

    Remembering Dr. William Kahl, First Provost at Simmons

    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.

  9. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Campus & Community

    Remembering Dr. Lydia Smith, Founder of MAT Program

    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.

  10. Headshot of Nikolay Kurmakov
    Campus & Community

    Remembering Head Crew Coach Nikolay Kurmakov

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Coach Kurmakov, a beloved coach, mentor and friend known for his tremendous work ethic and kind spirit.