Celebrating 125 Years
Simmons University is proud to celebrate its 125th anniversary throughout 2024 on campus and with alumnae/i and friends across the nation.
Join Us as We Mark this Historic Moment!
Throughout 2024, we will offer a variety of ways for our community – students, faculty, staff, alumnae/i, and friends – to participate in this historic moment as we honor the many contributions of this institution and the remarkable Simmons trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders who have and continue to shape our University and our world.
Kicking Off the Celebration
President Wooten shares her excitement in this message to the community.
Simmons Alumnae/i Through History
For the past 125 years, Simmons alumnae/i have challenged the status quo, broken down barriers, and helped to create a more just world.
Proclamation
Whereas, Simmons University is celebrating its 125th Anniversary in 2024; AND;
Whereas, Simmons University was founded October 30, 1899 by John Simmons, a wealthy Boston clothing manufacturer who believed that women should be able to lead independent lives and earn their own living; AND;
Whereas, Simmons University is the first school of social work and degree granting program in the United States established in 1903; AND;
Whereas, Simmons University’s quasquicentennial celebrates “Simmons 125, Founded Equality, Built for Now” is a historic moment to reaffirm and celebrate the shared spirit, values and impact that connects Sharks to each other and to the City of Boston; NOW;
Therefore, I, Michelle Wu, do hereby proclaim November 6, 2024 to be
SIMMONS UNIVERSITY
QUISQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Day
in the City of Boston
On this day I urge all my fellow Bostonians to join me in honoring and celebrating 125 years of the remarkable trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders of Simmons University.
Michelle Wu
Mayor of Boston
November 6, 2024
Upcoming Events
Simmons 125th Anniversary Alumnae/i Regional Lunch Gathering in St. Petersburg, Florida with President Wooten
- Mar 3, 2025
- All Day
- Time and Location to be announced
Simmons 125th Anniversary Alumnae/i Regional Lunch Gathering in Sarasota, Florida with President Wooten
- Mar 4, 2025
- All Day
- Time and Location to be announced
Simmons 125th Anniversary Alumnae/i Regional Brunch Gathering in Bonita Springs, Florida with President Wooten
- Mar 5, 2025
- All Day
- Time and Location to be announced
Explore the 125th Timeline
Share Your Simmons Story
Join us in celebrating Simmons’ 125th anniversary by adding your favorite memories, stories, and/or photos to our wall. Once the window opens, click on the +Add to board button to add your content.
Download a Zoom Background to Use Throughout the Year
Click on the image of your choice. The full-size image will open in another window. You can then right-click to save it to your computer for use on Zoom.
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