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  1. Main College Building cupola with fall leaves
    Campus & Community

    Passionate Leaders Project: Fall 2020 Cohort

    The Passionate Leaders Project supports undergraduate students seeking to enrich their academic and professional interests by funding learning opportunities beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom.

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

    Remembering Dr. Lydia Smith, Founder of MAT Program

    President Lynn Perry Wooten shares the news of the passing of Dr. Lydia Smith, founder of the Master of Arts in Teaching program, an author, and a pioneer in the field of education, known for her passion and commitment to teaching.

  3. Main College Building on Simmons' academic campus.
    Announcement

    Simmons University Launches New Online Doctorate of Social Work Program

    The online DSW program enables students to pursue diverse clinical social work careers through a unique focus on leadership, clinical practice and teaching.

  4. Watch the 2020 Ifill Forum: Facing Hard Truths. Headshots of Sherrilyn Ifill, Ava DuVernay and Michele Norris Click to play the video|
    Campus & Community

    The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities Hosts the Second Annual Ifill Forum

    Michele Norris moderated a conversation with Ava DuVernay, filmmaker and founder of ARRAY, and Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

  5. Simmons University Main College Building in the fall
    Announcement

    Simmons University Recognized as a Top Women-Led Business in Massachusetts

    Simmons University ranked 19th on list published by the Boston Globe Magazine and The Commonwealth Institute.

  6. Headshot of Jocelyn Leighton
    Student Story

    Jocelyn Leighton '21MA Elected to City Council in South Portland, Maine

    Jocelyn tells us what inspired her to run for South Portland's City Council and the issues she hopes to tackle while in office.

  7. Headshot of Stacy Collins
    Campus & Community

    Self-Education with the Anti-Oppression LibGuide

    In 2016, Research & Instruction Librarian Stacy Collins ’16MS, ’16MA created the Anti-Oppression LibGuide to educate and support the Simmons community. Today, this guide is cited in books, articles, and online. We spoke with Collins about why this guide is considered an essential resource.

  8. John Philip Sousa's Hands Across the Sea performed by "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Central Band in June 2020. Click to play the video|
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Anya Brodrick ’13MS Appointed Librarian for “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

    Anya Brodrick ’13MS combines her passions for music and library sciences in her position with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band.

  9. Kit Ryan '80 while being promoted to major in the US Nurse Corps.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Retired Lieutenant Colonel Kit Ryan ’80 on the Importance of Supporting our Veterans and Community

    Kit Ryan '80 tells us about her journey into nursing and the US Army Nurse Corps., and her current work with people who are homeless.

  10. The American flag flying outside the Simmons Main College Building.
    Campus & Community

    President Wooten: Reaffirming Our Values Post-Election

    With the election behind us, President Wooten shares her thoughts on how we can begin to heal and unite our community, and create positive change.