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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

President Lynn Perry Wooten with Maureen Flores and others

Women’s History Month: Legacy and Leadership

Celtics VP of Team Operations Allison Feaster, Business Case for Women’s Sports Podcast Host Caroline Fitzgerald, and ESPNw VP Susie Piotrkowski.

Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons

A collage of the 2026 Bonner Leaders: Ammy A. Cardenes Santana ’29, Gulsah Cayan ’29, Lily-Rose O’Brien ’29, and Mackenzie Oprea ’29

Meet Our 2025–26 Bonner Community Leaders

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

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  1. Headshot of Carolyn Gallmeyer.
    Student Story

    Agents of Social Justice: Carolyn Gallmeyer '20MS on Her Passion for Libraries

    Dean’s Fellow Carolyn shares how her career in nonprofits lead her to the School of Library and Information Science. What sparked your interest in librarianship? I was not only a bookworm but also a lover of organization as a kid—I...

  2. Ella Cornu running the Boston Marathon
    Student Story

    Ella Cornu '20 is Checking the Boston Marathon Off Her Bucket List

    We caught up with Ella about training for the Boston Marathon and how she learned to believe in herself. What made you want to study nursing? Growing up I had a lot of nurses in my family, including my mom...

  3. Headshot of Caroline McQuade
    Student Story

    Caroline McQuade '19 Brings Health Equity to Boston

    We caught up with Caroline about her experience volunteering in Boston for Alternative Spring Break. On pursuing her major Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to work with people, and I knew that I was wanted to work...

  4. Pride flag waving with Simmons cupola in the background.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Confronting AIDS in the Black Gay Community

    December 1 marks the 30 th commemoration of World AIDS Day. In honor of 2018's theme, "Know Your Status," Professor Gary Bailey shares his personal experiences and thoughts on the effect of AIDS in the Black community. Learn how education...

  5. Volunteers throw apples into the air in the orchard.
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Students Harvest 11,200 Pounds of Apples for Boston Food Pantries

    Caroline Codair '19, '22DPT, Jenna Clemenzi '19, '20MPP and Cara Stockman '19, '22DPT tell us about volunteering with Boston Area Gleaners. About the students Caroline: I'm on the exercise science/physical therapy 3+3 track. I knew I wanted to work alongside...

  6. Boston Public Gardens
    Campus & Community

    5 Boston Spots You Can't Miss

    We asked a few of our Orientation Leaders to share their favorite Boston destinations! We're right in the heart of Boston, and there's so much to do and see in this city. Our Orientation Leaders, Delaney Roberson '20, Josephine Tran-Vong...

  7. Simmons alums at Reunion 2018
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Simmons Welcomes Alumnae/i for Reunion 2018

    Alumnae/i from classes ending in "3" and "8" returned to campus for a weekend of reuniting, reconnecting and reminiscing. From May 31 to June 3, 272 alumnae/i from classes ending in "3" and "8" returned to campus for Reunion, a...

  8. Pride flag waving with Simmons cupola in the background.

    Professor Jo Trigilio Named the 2018 Pride Marshal

    Professor Jo Trigilio has been an influential activist within the LGBTQ community since 1985 and is honored to be the Pride Marshal for the 48th Annual Boston Pride Parade. How Pride began Gay Liberation marches began in cities across the...

  9. Headshot of Gary Bailey
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor Bailey Named One of Boston's Most Influential People of Color

    Professor Gary Bailey was named in the 2018 list of Boston's 100 Most Influential People of Color! Gary Bailey, DHL, MSW, ACSW, Professor of Practice at Simmons School of Social Work, was named one of Boston’s Most Influential People of...

  10. President Helen Drinan with Michelle Obama at the 2018 Simmons Leadership Conference.
    Campus & Community

    Looking Back at the Simmons Leadership Conference

    Take a look at all the excitement from the 2018 Simmons Leadership Conference! The Simmons Leadership Conference was filled with inspiring messages and powerful leaders — we're still buzzing with excitement! The day featured incredible speeches from Gretchen Carlson, Nely...