Community Engagement and Social Justice

Learning that changes lives.

For more than 100 years, Simmons University has inspired its students to combine learning with action for a more just and equitable world. Today, The London Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice takes the lead in advancing this commitment to visionary education and civic engagement by building on our strengths as a women-centered college and our commitment to leadership development.

The office works closely with around 40 community-based organizations to provide opportunities for student-leadership and community benefit. Whether it's tackling social justice issues such as the education achievement gap, mentoring girls for advancement and success, or cleaning up the nearby Muddy River, we offer our entire campus a variety of ways to get involved through stimulating service-learning courses and exciting all-University signature initiatives.

Through reciprocal partnerships with community-based organizations, The London Center aims to:

• Broaden and deepen community-based learning at Simmons.
• Support faculty in their goals to expand community-based research.
• Cultivate a readiness for civic agency in our students.
• Promote women's leadership and girls advancement and success.
• Develop engaged and socially responsible leaders.