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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

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Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

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Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

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  1. Headshot of Vicky Biancolo
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Vicky M. Biancolo '06MS Appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

    Vicky Biancolo was appointed to the Board by Governor Charlie Baker in 2020. She is excited to improve the services of all library types all across the Commonwealth.

  2. Headshot of Meghan E. Kass
    Announcement

    Introducing Meghan E. Kass as Chief Financial Officer

    Simmons University is pleased to announce that it has selected Meghan E. Kass to serve as Simmons Chief Financial Officer. Kass will begin her new role on July 1, 2021.

  3. Abigail PinterParsons at the swan boat attraction in Boston Commons.
    Student Story

    Major Spotlight: Abigail PinterParsons '21, Computer Science

    Abigail PinterParsons tells us about discovering her passion for computer science after entering Simmons as undeclared, and finding her confidence as a leader through the Simmons University Dance Company.

  4. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background
    Student Story

    Samin Charepoo ’22 Dedicates Passionate Leaders Project to Strengthening the Boston Community

    Charepoo's project, “Understanding How The Ruhi Institute Can Advance in The Boston Area,” will focus on the Institute's successes in communities around the world in the hopes of contributing to the growth of local programs in Boston.

  5. Headshot of Sandi Fenwick
    Announcement

    Boston Children’s Hospital CEO Sandra Fenwick Recognized with Inaugural ‘Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award’

    Fenwick honored at Simmons Leadership Conference for her leadership and service at the nation’s top pediatric hospital.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.