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This Black History Month also happens to be Simmons University’s 125th anniversary year. President Wooten reflects upon the many women associated with Simmons – past and present – who have not only influenced our immediate community, but whose work and contributions had and continue to have far-reaching impacts for our world.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• From the President

In a letter to the community, President Lynn Perry Wooten reflects upon the life, legacy, and enduring impact of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• From the President

In a letter to the community, President Lynn Perry Wooten reminds us of our responsibility to unequivocally condemn hate and violence, to ensure our community feels safe and respected, and to use our learning and leadership to build new pathways that further understanding.

• From the President

In a letter to the community, President Lynn Perry Wooten expresses care and concern for those impacted by the ongoing tragedy.

• From the President

On Wednesday, September 6, the Simmons community gathered on the academic campus for words of welcome from President Lynn Wooten. Watch the video.

• From the President

This Saturday is Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the states and federal government from denying the right to vote on the basis of sex.

• From the President
• Social Justice & Advocacy

Today is Equal Pay Day, where we acknowledge the stark and troubling reality that women still lag behind their male counterparts when it comes to that all important paycheck. Women, on average, are only paid 77% of every dollar paid...

• Social Justice & Advocacy
• From the President

Dear Simmons Community, As I reflect on the magic of the past few days, I want to take this moment to thank each of you for making my investiture such a memorable and extraordinary experience. It was an honor to...

• From the President

Delivered at Simmons University, April 11, 2022. The following remarks have been edited for length and clarity. Good morning and welcome! It gives me great joy to share this day with my mother Delores Perry who is joining virtually, my...

• From the President
• Leadership

President Wooten shares a message to the Simmons community in response to Russia's deeply troubling invasion of Ukraine and its unprovoked assault on that nation's people.

• From the President