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  1. President Wooten at Convocation
    Campus & Community

    President Wooten's Convocation Address: Setting our Sights on the Path Ahead

    At Convocation, President Lynn Perry Wooten welcomed the Simmons community back to campus after over a year apart. Reflecting on this time of renewal, she urged our community to pursue everyday leadership focused on achieving good for all.

  2. Simmons University Main College Building's cupola with the Boston city skyline in the background
    Announcement

    From the President: Juneteenth Observance and Activities

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares details on observing Juneteenth as a Simmons holiday and the variety of programming and resources for our community as we recognize the significance of Juneteenth.

  3. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Campus & Community

    Remembering Professor Emerita Dr. Marion Walter

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Marion Walter, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, founder of the Simmons University Department of Mathematics, math major, and the Marion Walter Future of Mathematics Awards.

  4. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Announcement

    From the President: Mourning the Loss of Jahaira M. DeAlto '23

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the tragic death of Jahaira M. DeAlto ‘23. Jahaira, a passionate advocate for trans rights, trans visibility, and victims of abuse, was studying social work at Simmons.

  5. Headshot of Ayanna Pressley
    Announcement

    Simmons Names 2021 Commencement Speaker & Honorary Degree Recipients

    President Lynn Perry Wooten announces the 2021 Simmons University honorary degree recipients: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, President Emerita Helen G. Drinan '75MS, '78MBA, Paul Farmer, and Suzyn Waldman ‘68.

  6. Close-up of "Simmons" etched into the Main College Building
    Campus & Community

    From the President: Processing Today's Verdict

    A message from President Lynn Perry Wooten.

  7. The Simmons cupola against a blue sky
    Campus & Community

    Standing in Solidarity with Our Asian-American & Pacific Islander Community

    President Lynn Perry Wooten reaffirms Simmons University’s guiding principles of welcoming and empowering all forms of diversity. Read the full letter to learn more about resources available to community members during this time.

  8. Headshot of Lynn Perry Wooten
    Campus & Community

    President Wooten on Mentoring, Kinship and "Lifting as we Climb"

    In celebration of Women's History Month, President Lynn Perry Wooten shares her thoughts on mentoring and how it benefits us in our careers and beyond. For women especially, this is how we begin to build the next generation of leaders.

  9. Front of Main College Building
    Campus & Community

    From the President: Reflecting on a Year of the Pandemic

    President Lynn Perry Wooten reflects on the past year and the resilience of the Simmons community. Read more about her thoughts on a brighter future and ensuring a safe return to campus.

  10. Lynn Perry Wooten reading Ibram X. Kendi's "How to Be an Antiracist"
    Campus & Community

    President Wooten's 6 Takeaways from "How to Be an Antiracist"

    The 2021 Spring Community Read, "How to Be an AntiRacist," explores the concept of antiracism and how we might build an antiracist society. Check out President Wooten's favorite quotes and takeaways from Kendi’s powerful book.