Statements and Communications
President Lynn Perry Wooten regularly communicates with the Simmons community
From updates relevant to the Simmons community to thought leadership, President Wooten keeps Simmons up-to-date on the latest news.
Recent Communications
Honoring the Service of Veterans
President Lynn Perry Wooten and Assistant Director of Military & Veteran Services Stephen Pusateri share a message of gratitude to Veterans.
Welcome to the Fall 2024 Semester
President Wooten welcomes new and returning students, faculty, and staff, and shares her excitement about all the opportunities that lie ahead as the 2024–2025 academic year begins.
Women’s Equality Day 2024
In celebrating Women's Equality Day, President Wooten reflects on the vital role that women’s-centered higher ed institutions play in the effort to advance gender equity and leadership.
Dr. Ammina Kothari Selected as Dean of the Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences
As dean, Dr. Kothari will play a pivotal role in the leadership of the Ifill School, a vital part of Simmons' forward-looking academic structure that is designed to accelerate student pathways and growth in meaningful careers.
Dr. Astrid Sheil Selected as Dean of the School of Management
As Dean, Dr. Sheil will play a pivotal role in leadership and relaunch of our School of Management – a vital part of Simmons’ forward-looking academic structure. Dr. Sheil has a passion for women’s-centered undergraduate and graduate business education, and a strong vision for how Simmons can leverage its rich history, leadership, and expertise in this area.
Simmons Awarded Prestigious Carnegie Designation for Leadership for Public Purpose
This designation recognizes our institutional commitment to the pursuit of leadership and the collective public good. Most exciting, this honor is a national recognition of the unique brand of leadership we have developed and advanced at Simmons – a group of everyday leaders committed to doing well and doing good.
Celebrating Simmons’ 125th Anniversary
We will offer a variety of ways for our community – students, faculty, staff, alums, and friends – to participate in this historic moment as we honor the many contributions of this institution and the remarkable Simmons trailblazers, visionaries, and leaders who have and continue to shape our University and our world.
Inclusion & Impact: Honoring Change Makers Of Our Time
We are proud that this year marks the 125th anniversary of Simmons University, an institution founded for equality and dedicated to furthering social justice and economic mobility. We are also celebrating 45 years of The Simmons Leadership Conference, an annual...