1. Home
  2. All Simmons News

Featured Simmons News

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

New Master’s Degree Focuses on Business of Women’s Sports

Two women working on a project at a desk

Boston Globe Highlights Women’s Sports Management at Simmons

The Simmons University management building in fall

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

2 graduating students with decorated grad caps. One cap says "She's Grad," and the other says "Someday is Today"

Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2025

Ava Dugan ’27

Unsung Contributions to the History of Nursing

Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25

Cultivating Diverse Perspectives, in Boston and Abroad

Angie O’Connor ’25

Sexual Health Research, Travel, and Community Involvement

All Simmons News

Program Key

Inquiries and Story Ideas

Media Inquiries

Members of the press should feel free to reach out with questions regarding any aspect of the University, including commentary from faculty experts on the news of the day.

Submit Your News Story Idea

If a faculty member, student, or alum has published a paper, won an award, started a notable job or completed an important project, we want to know about it! Share the details and we'll be in touch.

Community News

One Simmons

As the University changes to meet the evolving needs of our students, we are ensuring that our physical space also meets those needs. Get the latest updates on the One Simmons project.

Simmons Magazine

Through news and feature stories, the Simmons Magazine highlights the inspiring ways members of our community are making a difference in their career fields, communities, and the wider world. Check out the latest issue

Find a News Story

Filter News

Filter News
Currently selected filters
  1. The group of speakers at the Veteran's Day program, including General Gary M. Brito and Simmons President Lynn Perry Wooten
    Campus & Community

    Simmons School of Social Work Holds First Annual Veterans Day Celebration

    On November 6, the Simmons School of Social Work hosted a hybrid Veterans Day celebration to honor servicemembers past and present, with a keynote address delivered by General Gary M. Brito, the 18th Commanding General of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.

  2. American Flag in front of Simmons MCB
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Faculty Reflect on the Upcoming Presidential Election

    Faculty from the Department of Politics and Policy at Simmons recently presented a virtual panel discussion on the upcoming presidential election.

  3. Panel Presenters Timothy Dolan, Cyndee Landrum, Maria McCauley, Sandra Hirsh, Alexia Hudson-Ward, and Jerome Offord
    Campus & Community

    Allen Smith Visiting Scholar Reflects on the Future of Libraries

    Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Associate Dean for Academics in the College of Information, Data and Society at San José State University, visited Simmons as a 2024 recipient of the Allen Smith Visiting Scholars Fellowship. She kicked off her week as visiting scholar by delivering an opening keynote presentation, “Future-Ready Libraries: A Glimpse Into 2035.”

  4. Roger Mello visiting a Picturebook class
    Campus & Community

    Award-Winning Illustrator Roger Mello Visits Simmons

    Brazilian illustrator Roger Mello visited the Simmons campus for a presentation in Professor Cathryn Mercier’s Picturebook class.

  5. Attendees and awardees at Boston and Massachusetts Campus Voting Summit, Harvard University, September 21, 2024.
    Announcement

    Simmons Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Registration and Turnout

    ALL IN Awards Day honored Simmons for excellence in nonpartisan student voter engagement and campus turnout in the 2022 Midterm Elections. Specifically, Simmons received the award for 2022 Boston Votes Highest Voting Rate: Four-Year Institution. Members of the Simmons community received in-person recognition at the Boston and Massachusetts Campus Voting Summit, held at Harvard University.

  6. Rebecca F. Kuang speaks at the 2024 Fall Community Read, photograph by Christina Appignani
    Campus & Community

    Author Rebecca F. Kuang Distinguishes Imitation from Plagiarism at the Simmons 2024 Fall Community Read

    This year’s Fall Community Read, organized by the Division of Student Engagement, Success, and Diversity, featured novelist and Yale Ph.D. student R.F. Kuang and her most recent book, Yellowface. The award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author discussed the importance of authorial voice, literary experimentation, and the craft of writing.

  7. A selection of book covers for suggested reading during Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
    Campus & Community

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with Stories of Migration, Perseverance, and Homecoming

    Since 1968, the United States has honored Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) in celebration of the cultures, traditions, and diversity of Hispanic Americans with ancestral roots in Spain and numerous Latin American countries and territories. To commence the celebration at Simmons, we have compiled a Latinx reading list of novels, short stories, memoirs, historical fiction, graphic histories, scholarly monographs, and poetry collections.

  8. A small group of students taking a selfie at the annual candle lighting during move-in weekend
    Campus & Community

    Sharks Take a First Bite at Simmons

    Simmons welcomed new students to campus with a series of activities and celebrations.

  9. American Flag in front of Simmons MCB
    Campus & Community

    A Highlight on Homelessness with the London Center and Boston Health Care for the Homeless

    The Stephen D. London Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice selected Boston Health Care for the Homeless (BHCHP) as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Community Partner Award.

  10. View of the cupola from the quad through trees
    Alumnae/i Feature

    MBA Alumna Shares Success in Business and Government

    Tammy Caputi  ’99MBA is the president and owner of Yale Electric West, Inc., a lighting and electrical supply distributing company, and a Councilwoman for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona.