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Simmons Leads the Way in Women’s Sports Management

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Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center

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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026

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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

The six Simmons students who received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

Six Students Selected for the 2026 Senior Scholar Award

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

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  1. Headshot of Abrielle Cunningham
    Student Story

    I'm Going to do Amazing Things: Abrielle Cunningham '23 on the Ifill Scholarship

    Congratulations to Abrielle Cunningham '23, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Learn more about Abrielle's ambitions and how she hopes to do amazing things, just like Gwen Ifill.

  2. Headshot of Melody Tuan
    Student Story

    Melody Tuan ’22: The Ifill Scholarship is a Chance to Carry on Gwen Ifill’s Legacy

    Congratulations to Melody Tuan '22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Melody shares why she loves the Simmons community and the unimaginable power of Simmons students.

  3. Phot of Liv '22
    Student Story

    Thinking Critically and Creatively: Liv ’22 Combines Computer Science and Philosophy

    Congratulations to Liv ’22, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship.

  4. Headshot of Ganad Neka
    Student Story

    Ganad Neka '23: I Want to Make an Impression on the World as Gwen Ifill Did

    Congratulations to Ganad Neka '23, recipient of the Ifill Scholarship! Read how Ganad hopes to be an inspiration to immigrants and refugees who have had similar experiences to hers.

  5. Main College Building
    Announcement

    Dr. Roberto N. Ifill Appointed to Simmons University Board of Trustees

    Dr. Roberto N. (Bert) Ifill, brother of the late Gwen Ifill, brings 30 years of experience in higher education and strategic planning to this role.