Dive deeper into the stories, announcements, and events you may have seen in The Brief or other email communications from the University.
Dear Parents and Families, I hope you are having a wonderful summer. It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through July! We’ve had some exciting changes over the summer: The Division of Student Affairs and the Center for Student Success have merged to create the Division of Student Engagement, Success, and Diversity. This […]
July 18, 2023At the June 28, 2023 community meeting, President Lynn Perry Wooten, Provost Russ Pinizzotto, and CFO Meghan Kass provided updates and answered questions regarding the university’s ongoing planning for financial sustainability. To view the meeting’s recording, you must sign in using your Simmons credentials.
July 13, 2023Dear Students, Simmons University has always been defined by a unique mission that sets us apart. More than 125 years ago, John Simmons had a revolutionary idea that women should be able to earn independent livelihoods and lead meaningful lives. Throughout our history, we have expanded upon that vision to empower Simmons students and graduates […]
June 23, 2023At the June 1, 2023 Community Meeting, President Wooten presented an update on upcoming academic and administrative changes as part of our efforts to build a financially sustainable future. To view the meeting’s recording or slides, you must sign in using your Simmons credentials.
June 6, 2023The University’s new Inclusion & Belonging Restoration Protocol establishes a procedure for the reporting and handling of an incident of bias, microaggressions, or prejudice at the University, as well as provides for a restorative process to facilitate healing and growth. The Protocol includes a Reparative Process, in which a trained administrator, faculty or staff member […]
December 20, 2022All three proposed modifications to PLAN (provided below) were passed by the faculty last week. We’ll be communicating these changes to students, with the help of SGA representatives, after the break. The Provost asks that you not share this news with students until it’s been officially communicated to them. Modifications to PLAN approved by the […]
December 20, 2022COVID Manufacturer Provided: Moderna & Pfizer COVID shots are free, but enrollees will need to provide insurance information if enrolling for flu shot. Open to all community members, including employees, dependents age 5+, and students. Contact [email protected] with questions.1 — 5 p.m, Tuesday, December 6 | Register
November 17, 2022The Career Education Center (CEC) is hosting its first Career Closet in March 2023. It provides accessible professional attire for conferences, internships, interviews, networking events, job fairs, and more to all Simmons students and alumnae/i. We are accepting clothing donations until February 10, 2023. The clothing drop-off location is at the Career Education Center (CEC) […]
November 17, 2022On September 9, 2022, the REEF Support Center will open the Community Resource Room (CRR). By establishing the CRR, we hope to alleviate barriers to accessing food, celebrate community through food, and support students in fully participating in campus life. Faculty and staff can help keep the Community Resource Room stocked by ordering from our […]
August 30, 2022