Our Vision

In 1899, our visionary founder John Simmons imagined a world in which women could access an education that prepared them for meaningful work and independent lives. His vision—radical for its time—became real through courageous action. That same spirit drives us today.

Here at Simmons University, our strength lies in our distinct mission and our strong connections. We are a community united by purpose and propelled by possibility. For 125 years, Simmons has championed education, prepared graduates for their chosen professions, and advanced gender equity.

Simmons is redefining what it means to be a bold, women-centered undergraduate and co-educational graduate university in today’s evolving higher education landscape.

In 2030 we will be:

• A premier undergraduate destination focused on personalized, career-centered learning and pathways that accelerate professional success.
• A hub for graduate achievement and professional acceleration through programs that respond to workforce needs in health sciences, social work, and library and information science.
• A thriving campus for connection and collaboration, with the One Simmons initiative creating spaces that foster innovation, community, and experiential learning.
• Financially and operationally resilient, securing resources that enable excellence while sustaining long-term stability.
• A model of inclusive excellence, where teamwork and collaboration ensure equity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff.

This vision builds on the principles articulated in Building Our Future and that have always distinguished Simmons: preparing students for life’s work, leading with values, and cultivating leadership that make the world better.

The Legacy the World Needs 

Since 1899, Simmons has nurtured the people who make a difference. Where would we be without the generations of nurses who have provided compassionate, evidence-based care, developed innovations in patient safety, and responded to critical public health needs? What would the world be like without the thousands of social workers trained at Simmons who have advocated for justice and supported vulnerable populations? The committed library and information science experts on the front lines, preserving knowledge and fighting disinformation? Together, these graduates and many more exemplify the Simmons commitment to creating a world that works better. Supporting Simmons is an investment in this extraordinary, ever-crucial workforce – professionals whose expertise and compassion shape a healthier, fairer, and more informed world. Professionals who shape our communities and make them stronger. 

Your support will ensure that Simmons continues to thrive—nimble, inclusive, and true to our mission—for generations to come. Together, we can build a future where Simmons students not only find their voices but use them to heal, to innovate, and to lead.

Now is the moment to invest in the next century of Simmons—a university renewed in vision, rooted in purpose, and ready to lead.