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President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

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

A collage of the 2026 Bonner Leaders: Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29

Meet Our 2025–26 Bonner Community Leaders

The Simmons soccer team in a huddle. Photograph by Mike Broglio.

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

President Lynn Perry Wooten and Provost Stephanie Cosner with a group of alumnae/i at Reunion 2025

Simmons Celebrates 125 Years

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Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2025

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

    From the President: Juneteenth Observance and Activities

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares details on observing Juneteenth as a Simmons holiday and the variety of programming and resources for our community as we recognize the significance of Juneteenth.

  2. Headshot of Gina Patterson
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Taking Initiative: Gina Patterson '06 on Giving and Leadership at Boston Medical Center

    As Boston Opportunity System (BOS) Collaborative Director at the Boston Medical Center, Patterson invests in local communities by bolstering the work of existing non-profits. Learn more about her work and how Simmons brought out the leader within.

  3. What to Expect this Fall Webinar
    Campus & Community

    Getting to Know Simmons: Key Takeaways from the "What to Expect this Fall!" Panel

    This panel discussed what incoming first-year students can expect this summer and during their first semester at Simmons.

  4. Headshot of Felipe Agudelo
    Faculty Spotlight

    Ambient Digital Racism: an Interview with Assistant Professor Felipe Agudelo

    Assistant Professor Felipe Agudelo discusses his current project, “It’s Not How You Say It, It’s What You Say: Ambient Digital Racism and Racist Discourses on Twitter," which examines counter narrative tweets to Black Lives Matter hashtags.

  5. Headshot of Kayla Zarella
    Student Story

    Fostering Inclusive Communities: Kayla Zarella '21 Reflects on her Experience as SGA President

    As Student Body President and mentor for Strong Women, Strong Girls, Kayla Zarella '21 understands the importance of developing empowering, inclusive communities. Read Kayla's thoughts on the last four years and how Simmons helped shape her into a true leader.

  6. Headshot of AdalizCruz
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Researching the Music of Marginalized Communities with Adaliz Cruz '20MS

    Adaliz Cruz ’20MS isn't interested in the traditional subjects of music research. Learn more about her journey into studying and amplifying historically repressed, censored, and criminalized music.

  7. The front of the Main College Building
    Announcement

    Simmons University Endowment Lead Investor in New Fund Launched by the Woman-and Minority-Owned Firm Metis Global Partners

    Simmons becomes first member of Founding Circle of investors with $10 million lead commitment in new fund.

  8. Sneha Shrestha standing in front of the site specific (temporary) artwork she created directly on the walls of the Trustman Gallery in 2019 for her show Golden Equinox.
    Announcement

    Simmons University Trustman Art Gallery Presents “Collecting & Connecting” Artist Talk Series

    Simmons University to diversify institution’s art collection with addition of works by four Boston-based visual artists.

  9. 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.

  10. Headshot of Kenyora Parham
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Designing Pathways: Kenyora Parham '10 Dedicates Career to Serving Marginalized Communities

    President of Simmons University's African-American Alumnae/i Association Kenyora Parham '10 tells us about her career of building systems for women and girls of color, who often succumb to society’s pressures and systemic oppression.