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Simmons Welcomes the Class of 2030 and New Graduate Cohorts

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Simmons Named a ‘Hidden Gem’ Among US Colleges

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Simmons Leads the Way in Women’s Sports Management

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Boston Business Journal Features Living and Learning Center

Two students taking a selfie during the 2026 Commencement ceremony for Simmons University

Simmons University Celebrates the Class of 2026

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President Wooten Named Among Most Influential Bostonians

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Newsweek Names Simmons a Top Women-Centered College in MA

The 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients: Gregory Maguire ‘78MA, Dr. Anthony Estreet, and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll

Simmons Names 2026 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

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  1. Stormy, the Simmons University mascot, welcomes new students.
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Welcomes the Class of 2030 and New Graduate Cohorts

    Simmons University welcomes 968 on-the-ground and hybrid students (undergraduate and graduate) and 466 online students to the 2026–27 academic year.

  2. Brianna Fischer '26 assists patrons at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, photo by Ashley Purvis
    Alumnae/i Feature

    History Alumna Researches Lesbian Communities in the South

    Transfer student and Dix Scholar Brianna Fischer ’26 received Simmons University’s Clio Award, a special recognition for an outstanding student pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in history. We spoke with her about her historical research and the stimulating atmosphere at Simmons.

  3. Alive Caenorhabditis elegans worms with GFP (green fluorescent protein) inserted into their neurons to visualize neural development in a living worm. Image by Heiti Paves, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Creative Commons.
    Student Story

    Dix Scholar Studies Parkinson’s Disease

    Dix Scholar and biology major Ann Paim ’26 came back to school to cultivate her love of science. We spoke with her about her research on Parkinson’s Disease and the faculty support she receives at Simmons.

  4. Erica Cansler ’26, ’27MSW
    Student Story

    Online Degree Completion Student Overcomes Hardship

    For social work major and Online Degree Completion Program student Erica Cansler ’26 ’27MSW, completing her bachelor’s degree hasn’t been a typical journey; it’s been one defined by perseverance and a testament to having the right support.

  5. The six students in the 2025-26 Passionate Leaders cohort
    Student Story

    Celebrating the 2025-26 Passionate Leaders Scholars

    Six undergraduate scholars from different disciplines have been selected for a $3,000 grant that supports student-driven initiatives focused on advancing scientific research and improving communities, and represents unique voices through the arts and humanities.

  6. Brain imaging, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and Creative Commons
    Student Story

    Dix Scholar Researches Neuroscience

    Sandra Bartlett ’26 is a Dix Scholar and transfer student studying Neuroscience and Behavior. We spoke with her about STEM research and mentorship at Simmons.

  7. Orientation Leaders cheering on move-in day 2025
    Campus & Community

    Simmons Welcomes the Class of 2029 and New Graduate Cohorts

    Simmons is pleased to welcome 441 undergraduate students and 962 new graduate students to the start of the 2025–2026 academic year. We look forward to interacting with this diverse and interdisciplinary group of thinkers and leaders.

  8. Graduates Karen MacKenzie '10,'12MSW and daughter Jen DiRico '12MBA at the 2012 Simmons Commencement.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Mother and Daughter Alumnae Reflect on Shared Simmons Pride

    To commemorate Simmons’ 125th anniversary, we spoke with Karen MacKenzie ’10, ’12MSW and her daughter Jennifer “Jen” DiRico ’12MBA about graduating alongside one another, Simmons’ spirit of inclusivity, and the formative power of a women-centered education.

  9. Susan Perron ’18 in front of the Shiprock known as the winged rock in Navajo
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Simmons Nursing and Dix Scholar Alum Offers Palliative Care to Navajo Nation

    Susan Perron ’18 received a DAISY award for her work as a palliative nurse at the Northern Navajo Medical Center. Perron reflects on the award and her work for the Indigenous community.

  10. A small child eating a piece of toast.
    Alumnae/i Feature

    Nutrition Alum Receives Award for Article

    Jennifer Lerman ’09 received the 39th annual Huddleson Award for the article, “Evaluation of the Healthy Eating Index-Toddlers-2020” which was featured in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.