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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

Ava Dugan ’27

Unsung Contributions to the History of Nursing

Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25

Cultivating Diverse Perspectives, in Boston and Abroad

Angie O’Connor ’25

Sexual Health Research, Travel, and Community Involvement

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  1. Headshot of Sandi Fenwick
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Celebrating Visionary Leader Sandi Fenwick ’72

    Sandi Fenwick ’72, CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital, is the recipient of the inaugural Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader award. Prior to the ceremony, we asked Fenwick her thoughts on the award, her career, and what it means to be a visionary leader.

  2. Helen G. Drinan Hall on the academic campus
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Charlotte Streat ’00MBA on Being Bold and Asking the Tough Questions

    We caught up with Charlotte Streat ’00MBA, Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) at Liberty Mutual, about asking uncomfortable questions in order to yield better business outcomes. Learn more about her journey and why these conversations are important.

  3. Joyce Kulhawik speaking at the 2019 International Leadership Conference
    Announcement

    Jenna Bush Hager and Mindy Kaling to Keynote 42nd Annual Simmons Leadership Conference

    Preeminent women’s leadership conference to showcase “Resilience and Authenticity” of inspiring leaders during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  4. 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.

  5. Bria Gambrell with feminist activist Gloria Steinem at the 2019 National Women's Studies Association in San Francisco, California.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Be the Change: Gender and Culture Studies Alum Promotes Intersectional Feminist Policy with Mass NOW

    Co-Director of Mass NOW, Bria Gambrell ’19MA, ’19MPP, shares her motivation behind pursuing a dual degree in gender and cultural studies and public policy, and why she finds her position with Mass NOW so rewarding.

  6. Headshot of Susana Donkor
    Student Story

    Susana Donkor '21 Advocates for Simmons Students

    We caught up with Susana Donkor '21 about her experience as a biochemistry major, RISE mentor and vice president of the Commuter Student Organization.

  7. Headshot of Renique Kersh
    Announcement

    Welcoming Dr. Renique Kersh as Vice President of Student Affairs

    Simmons University is pleased to announce that after a comprehensive, nationwide search, Dr. Renique Kersh has been selected to serve as vice president of student affairs.

  8. Main College Building cupola with fall leaves
    Announcement

    Catherine Paden Named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Franklin Pierce University

    Catherine Paden has been selected to serve as the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire as of July 1, 2021.

  9. Jennifer Gordon in a library.
    Announcement

    Jennifer Gordon '02MS Receives 2020 SLIS Alumni Achievement Award

    Jennifer Gordon ’02MS, school librarian at the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge, received this award for her significant achievements and demonstrated excellence in the library and information professions.

  10. Main College Building cupola with fall leaves
    Campus & Community

    Passionate Leaders Project: Fall 2020 Cohort

    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.