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  1. Headshot of Catrina Yang

    We caught up with Catrina about her experience transferring to Simmons.

  2. Headshot of Gary Bailey

    Dr. Gary Bailey, Assistant Dean for Community Engagement and Social Justice at the College of Social Science, Policy, and Practice, Professor of Practice of Social Work, and Director of the Urban Leadership Program, was named co-chair of the new President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

  3. Ninth President Lynn Perry Wooten

    President Lynn Perry Wooten provides an update on the University's work to foster real and meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion at Simmons.

  4. Headshot of Sharron Credle

    Dr. Sharron Credle, Vice President of Organizational Learning and Development, named co-chair of President’s Advisory Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

  5. Headshot of Em Claire Knowles

    In honor of her retirement, Simmons established the Dr. Em Claire Knowles Scholarship to support the next generation of SLIS leaders.

  6. Close-up of "Simmons" etched into the Main College Building

    Simmons was founded on the principles of integrity and inclusion, and we stand with the institutions who are challenging this guidance. We are proud to be one of 180 institutions that have signed an amicus brief in support of rescinding the guidance, which has been filed in federal district court.

  7. The front of the Main College Building

    Today, we commemorate an important day for our country. June 19th or Juneteenth, the reading of the federal orders by the Union army general Gordon Grange in the city of Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.

  8. Headshot of Sumaira Afzal

    A message from Sumaira Afzal, Muslim Advisor.

  9. Close-up of "Simmons" etched into the Main College Building

    A message from Miriam Berkowitz Blue, Hillel Director and Spiritual Advisor.

  10. Main College Building on Simmons' academic campus.

    Simmons earns national honor for its commitment to first-generation student success.