Diane Grossman received her PhD in philosophy from New York University, where she was an Ida Parker Bowne Scholar. She is a Professor of Women's and Gender Studies and Philosophy, and Director of the Master's Program in Gender and Cultural Studies. She currently holds the Mockler Chair in Principled Leadership. Dr. Grossman has served Simmons as Chair of Philosophy, as Director of the Honors Program, as Director of Academic Advising, and as Associate Dean and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She is the author of Existentialism and the Philosophical Tradition, Looking at Gay and Lesbian Life, and numerous articles and essays on ethics, feminist theory, and cultural studies. Her areas of specialization are Continental philosophy, feminist theory and applied ethics.
Education
- PhD, New York University
- AB, Vassar College
Area of Expertise
- Feminist Ethics
- Continental Philosophy
- Applied Ethics
Courses
- The Meaning of Life
- Constitutional Law
- Biomedical Ethics
- The Art and Science of Happiness
Research/Special Projects
- Care Ethics
- Challenging Holocaust Narratives
- Benefits of Peer Coaching
Community Engagement
Temple Beth Sholom, Programming Committee
Member, Providence Atheneum
Diane Grossman in the News
Simmons Honors White House Correspondent April Ryan at Ifill Forum
On the afternoon of February 11, the Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities hosted its fourth Ifill Forum. This event honors the legacy of pioneering journalist Gwen Ifill '77, '93HD by bringing together "important national voices for a...
Fixing the "Broken Rung" on the Career Ladder with Professor Špela Trefalt
Professor Špela Trefalt tells us about her upcoming “Coach Approach to Leadership” course and what we can learn by researching the struggles and successes of working women.
Simmons and MCPHS Launch Health Humanities Minor
A new minor in Health Humanities offers students a broad perspective Simmons University and the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS) have created a shared program in Health Humanities, funded by a Davis Grant. The Health Humanities minor...
Simmons Announces Three Endowed Chair Recipients
Congratulations to Professors Diane Grossman, Jyoti Puri and Špela Trefalt! Simmons Provost Katie Conboy announced the names of three professors who have become Endowed Chairs at Simmons. An endowed chair is a distinctive achievement as it provides funding for salaries...
Dreaming Big: What's Gender Got to Do With It? Phase II
Expanding on the 2012 project, Professor Diane Grossman's Dream Big II supports the organization and hosting of a conference. Dreaming Big II expands upon a project begun in 2012 that studied middle school girls’ and boys’ attitudes toward careers and...
Shout-outs from Students and Alums
Madison Poshkus ’22, ’23MPP Completes Barbara Lee Foundation Fellowship
During her senior year as a Political Science major at Simmons, Madison Poshkus '21 '23MPP worked as an intern at the Massachusetts State House as part of Simmons' Barbara Lee Fellowship program. Sponsored by the Barbara Lee Foundation, the Fellowship...
Three Generations of Simmons: Meet Sara Getman '22
Third-generation student, Sara Getman '22 tells us about her experience in the Honors Program and what it means to carry on the Simmons legacy.
Beyza Erdem '22 on the Endless Opportunities for Honors Students
Beyza tells us about her experience with the Honors Program and Alternative Spring Break. How did you choose your major? I've always had a passion for chemistry and biology ever since high school, but I knew that I wouldn’t be...
Meredith McCarroll '03MA: Director of Writing and Rhetoric at Bowdoin College
The flexibility of the gender and cultural studies program broadened the scope of Meredith's scholarly work. Tell us about your current work. I am the Director of Writing and Rhetoric at Bowdoin College. I work with faculty and students across...