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During Simmons’ 2023 Alumnae/i, Family, and Friends Weekend, a series of conversations focused on building the future of the University. This dynamic conversation explored issues of belonging, traditions, and the preservation of history.

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• Facilities
• One Simmons
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History Major Kaz Gebhardt '25 researches the queer foundations of decades-old Simmons traditions.

• LGBTQIA+
• Traditions & Annual Events

While at Simmons, students in the Class of 1973 witnessed seismic cultural change and political upheaval. They saw on-campus protests of the Vietnam War, and the passing of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court. Gloria Steinem delivered their Commencement...

• Community Engagement
• Traditions & Annual Events

From Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30, the African American Alumni Association (AAAA) held the Black Alumnae/i Symposium, "The Power of Our Presence: Our Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration," on the Simmons campus. The celebration began on Friday...

• Community Engagement
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On April 30, Simmons students gathered at the residential campus to celebrate May Day, a longstanding tradition at Simmons. Attendees enjoyed complimentary food and gifts, live performances, and more. While the event has shifted and evolved over the years, it continues to honor the unique and supportive community at Simmons.

• Community Engagement
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Recently, Simmons hosted Homecoming 2022, from Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16, offering students, their families, and alumnae/i an opportunity to connect with each other, and with the Simmons community. Homecoming offered attendees a clear picture of Simmons, past...

• Community Engagement
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On October 26, Simmons celebrated Founder's Day. For this event, Simmons undergraduates are invited to participate in an essay contest. Contestants wrote about how their experience at Simmons realizes John Simmons' vision for educating what President Lynn Perry Wooten calls...

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• International Student
• LGBTQIA+
• Traditions & Annual Events

New Friendships "I made my very first Simmons friend at accepted students day, and coming into Simmons I was able to become good friends with her and her roommates. To the point where I felt comfortable inviting myself into their...

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• Commencement
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In honor of Founder's Day, undergraduate students are invited to participate in an essay contest. This year, social work major Starleina Murphy '23 was selected to present her essay during Simmons' annual celebration.

• First-generation Student
• Traditions & Annual Events

As first-years gathered on campus for the very first time, the new students also embarked on their Simmons journey with a symbolic tradition: the Candle Lighting Ceremony. Honorary Trustee Enna E. Jimenez '91, '06EE takes us through this Simmons tradition.

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