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.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

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.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships
• Research

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

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• University Leadership and Structure

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

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Careers and Internships
• Leadership

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.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Social Justice & Advocacy

President Lynn Perry Wooten reaffirms Simmons University’s guiding principles of welcoming and empowering all forms of diversity. Read the full letter to learn more about resources available to community members during this time.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• From the President

Dr. Aaron Rosenthal and graduate student, Taylor Eubanks, discuss Rosenthal's book-length project "The State You See: How Government Visibility Creates Political Distrust and Racial Inequality," as well as his forthcoming article “Black Lives Matter: Disrupting the Duality.”

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Research

Kendi’s bestselling book, "How to Be an Antiracist," was selected as the Spring 2021 Community Read and the event’s central topic. President Wooten and Kendi discussed several themes from his book, including defining racism, intersectionality, and identity.

• Community Read
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The 2021 Spring Community Read, "How to Be an AntiRacist," explores the concept of antiracism and how we might build an antiracist society. Check out President Wooten's favorite quotes and takeaways from Kendi’s powerful book.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• From the President