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  1. Gracyn Delaune ’24 poses with the coastline of Ireland in the background
    Student Story

    A Multidisciplinary Education: Irish Immersion, State House Internship, and Reproductive Health Research

    Sociology major Gracyn Delaune ’24 reflects on her time abroad, impactful internships and research opportunities, her favorite professors and what it is like to attend school in Boston.

  2. Abigail Bloom, Aria Cooper, and Adriana Lizeth Campuzano Martinez
    Student Story

    Simmons Welcomes Passionate Leaders Project Scholars for Spring 2024

    The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports Simmons undergraduates by enriching their academic and professional interests beyond the boundaries of a conventional classroom. Students may request up to $4,000 to support their research, internships, and creative endeavors. This semester’s cohort comprises student-scholars producing original research on healthcare for seniors, fashion sustainability, and the intersection of the arts, social justice, and gender-expansive agency.

  3. Headshots of the 2024 Senior Scholar Award winners
    Student Story

    Congratulations to the 2024 Senior Scholars

    The annual Senior Scholar Award is sponsored by the Provost's Office and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. The award recognizes six graduating seniors for their outstanding scholarship and contribution to a field of study.

  4. Photo of Valerie Leiter
    Faculty Spotlight

    Professor and Dean Valerie Leiter Works as Statistical Consultant for the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth

    Over the last four years, Valerie Leiter, Professor of Sociology and Public Health and Interim Dean, College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice, has worked as statistical consultant for the Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning...

  5. Director of the School of Social Work Melinda Gushwa
    Announcement

    Director of the School of Social Work Melinda Gushwa Receives Funding from Boston Children’s Collaboration for Community Health

    Gushwa to serve as Principal Investigator and Project Director for grant that will support children's mental health workforce and diversity Simmons University is proud to announce that the School of Social Work has received a grant of $298,393 from Boston...

  6. Valerie Leiter
    Announcement

    Simmons Professor Dr. Valerie Leiter Named Interim Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice

    Simmons University is pleased to announce that Professor Valerie Leiter will serve as Interim Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice (CSSPP) for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 academic years.

  7. Headshot of Danielle Ehrnstein with dog
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Deep Dive: Special Investigator Danielle Ehrnstein ’14 Puts her Research Skills to Work

    Working for a federal contractor, Ehrnstein conducts background investigations for security clearances. Learn how this former triple-major student utilizes the research skills she honed at Simmons, and the interesting places she's conducted interviews.

  8. Simmons University Main College Building in the fall
    Announcement

    Simmons University’s Public Health Programs Earn Accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health

    The public health programs at Simmons prepare students to work toward achieving health equity at the local, national and global levels.