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  1. Professor Randi Lite while giving her 2020 Commencement address.

    Professor of Practice, Biology, and Director of Exercise Science Randi Lite addresses the undergraduate Class of 2020 during Commencement.

  2. Gregory Maguire

    Well-known for the book and broadway sensation Wicked, Gregory Maguire '78MA was one of the first graduates of the Master of Arts in Children’s Literature program at Simmons, staying on to teach in the program for nine years.

  3. Seniors at the Senior Faculty Toast

    Graduating seniors share their favorite memories from Simmons!

  4. Headshot of Shane MacDonald

    As clinical coordinator for North Suffolk Mental Health Association in Boston, Shane works with each client to develop and follow meaningful treatment plans.

  5. Ayanna Pressley, U.S. Representative for MA 7th congressional district

    Simmons University today celebrated the many accomplishments of the Class of 2020 during its annual undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies.

  6. Headshot of Sumaira Afzal

    A message from Sumaira Afzal, Muslim Advisor.

  7. Student working at a computer.

    Division of Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics (MCS) students participated in Broadstreet’s COVID-19 Data Project Internship.

  8. Students working in the archives.

    In Fall 2019, a group of 11 Simmons undergraduate students began researching the lost West End. Supported by a “Humanities Research for the Public Good” grant from the Council of Independent Colleges, the students created a series of exhibits, including one for the West End Museum, one on Simmons’ campus, and a digital exhibit.

  9. Simmons banner

    Like every institution of higher learning, Simmons continues to navigate the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and faces important and complex choices about what happens next for our students, our faculty and staff, our campus, and our entire community. In the face of this reality, I am writing today to inform you that Simmons has an opportunity—and a plan—to ensure students can continue their journey no matter what happens this Fall.

  10. The front of the Main College Building in the Fall

    Simmons University today announced that it will unveil a fully online and reimagined undergraduate offering to complement its traditional on campus experience that will be ready for new and returning students on September 1, 2020. The new program will accelerate...