Congratulations to our student athletes!

Congratulations to our student athletes Keagan Serverius, Emilie Lapointe and Emma Parsons who all brought home awards and honors this past month! 🏆

Emilie Lapointe and Emma Parsons were both recognized by the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) for their outstanding performance on the tennis court this past week. Lapointe was named the NAC Player of the Week, while Parsons as well as her partner Lapointe secured the first ever NAC Doubles Team of the Week recognition.

Keagan Serverius has been named The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week after her standout performance this past weekend.

Join us in congratulating our sharks! 🦈🏆🎉

Family and Friends Weekend 2025

Family & Friends Weekend is coming up on Saturday, October 4, 2025!

We are excited to invite you and your loved ones to Simmons Family Weekend, a one-day celebration of spirit, connection, and fun for you and your family! Join us for brunch, cheer on our Sharks, get spooky with the Ghosts and Graveyards Tour, or join us for family dinner and movie night on the res quad.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your family to campus in October! 🍁 Please email us at [email protected] with questions.

Scholarships, Fellowships, & Study Abroad

Fall 2025 Study Abroad Fair

🌍 Please join us at our Study Abroad Fair this Thursday, September 25 between 3 to 5 pm in the Common Grounds! This is a great opportunity to learn about the variety of study abroad opportunities that Simmons offers. You can meet with representatives from our partner programs, as well as Center for Global Education staff. Email [email protected] with questions!

Study Abroad 101 Sessions

Are you interested in studying abroad in a future term? Please join us for a Study Abroad 101 session! You will learn about the study abroad process and will have a chance to chat with a student who studied abroad last year!

Tuesdays (11-12 in the Center For Student Success (1st Floor Lefavour Hall, Room E-A085)
Wednesdays (4-5 p.m. in the Center For Student Success (1st Floor Lefavour Hall, Room E-A085)
Fridays (10:30-11:30) via Zoom

All session details and sign-ups can be found on the CGE page on Campus Connect!

Gilman Program Application Closes 10/!

Thinking about study abroad? Receive up to $5,000 to go abroad as a college student if you’re a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient! If you’re studying a critical need language in a country in which the language is predominantly spoken, you can apply for the supplemental Critical Need Language Award of up to $3,000. If you’re interested in taking STEM-related coursework while studying or interning abroad, you could receive an additional $1,000 by applying for the STEM Supplemental Award.

The application closes October 3! This application supports programs starting between December 31, 2025 to October 31, 2026. Learn more at gilmanscholarship.org.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship - Apply Today!

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship application is also open! Receive $5,000 if you're a child or spousal dependent of an active or activated military member and receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid to go abroad. Gilman-McCain applicants are also eligible for the supplemental Critical Need Language Awards (of up to $3,000), and the STEM Supplemental Awards (of up to $1,000). Learn more here.

Barbara Lee Fellowship Application Open!

The application for the Barbara Lee Fellowship is now open! The Barbara Lee Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity that pairs undergraduate students with state legislators for a paid internship. Juniors and seniors will be considered. Learn more here.

We will be hosting an information session on 10/1 at 2:00. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions!

COVID? Flu? Just a cold?

Stuffy nose, sore throat, headache...what should you do if you start feeling sick?

With classes and activities in full swing, we will start to see transmission of respiratory illnesses on campus. Here are some important tips to protect yourself and others- as members of a community, we must all do our part to keep our community healthy.

Get your seasonal flu and 2025-26 COVID vaccines. You can make an appointment for one of the upcoming on-campus clinics or visit a local pharmacy.
Wash your hands often with soap and water and cover sneezes and coughs.
If you don't feel well, stay home! You should make an effort to stay home and rest so that you get better faster AND you avoid spreading your illness to others.
If you test positive for COVID or flu, you should stay home until you are fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours and your other symptoms have started improving.
If you absolutely must go out, wear a well-fitted mask and maintain physical distance from others as much as possible until your symptoms improve.

You can find more detailed recommendations from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health below.

Multicultural Center Events

Join us for different community meetings in the Multicultural Center throughout the Fall semester! We're located on the 1st floor of Drinan Hall.

These monthly and bi-weekly in-person events are an opportunity to build community and engage in dialogue around respective identities and experiences.

First Gen First Fridays | MCC C-101

October 3 at 1 pm
November 7 at 1 pm
December 5 at 1 pm

LGBTQIA+ Healing Circles | C-130A, JCLE Suite

October 14 at 4 pm
November 11 at 4 pm
December 9 at 4 pm

MCC Community Chats | MCC C-101

October 2, 16, & 30 at 2 pm
November 13 at 2 pm
December 11 at 2 pm

Questions? Please email us at [email protected]!

Everyday Leadership Pathway Certificate

The Eckert Center and Diane K. Trust Professorship in Leadership Development are pleased to announce the new Everyday Leadership Pathway Certificate!

This academic certificate will provide you with both leadership curricular content and applied leadership and reflection learning experiences to support your capacity to become effective leaders within whichever personal or professional environment you are in. The Pathway consists of 13-credit hours of coursework and the expectation of a leadership role on campus or in the community. If you'd like to learn more, join us at our Info Sessions: 10/1 2 - 3 pm and 10/27 11 - 12 pm in the CLE! Email [email protected] or erin.decurtis with questions.

Become a Simmons Social Media Ambassador!

The Simmons Social Media Ambassador program wants you to tell your Simmons stories! The Office of University Communications is looking to hire three students to represent Simmons by showing what makes our university stand out. These students will be featured in videos and posts on Simmons' social media pages, showcasing the Simmons experience for both prospective and current students. This program is intended for students who are proud of being a part of the Simmons community and are passionate about content creation.

Details:

1-2 hours per week for the 2025-26 academic year
$20/hour
Must be a full-time undergraduate (sophomore standing) or graduate student with a GPA of at least 2.5
Weekday afternoon availability is preferred, but not required.
Video editing experience preferred
Comfortable being in front of the camera and talking to students you don’t know
Occasionally wear the Stormy costume

Apply to be an ambassador on Workday by September 30.

Simmons Emergency Fund

The SOS (Supporting Our Students) Fund is a collection of donations from staff, faculty, students, alum, Board of Trustees members, and community friends to assist current students facing urgent and immediate expenses due to a specific emergency. Read more about fund eligibility and the application process.

Donate to the Guest Meal Swipe Bank, Opens 10/1

The GMSB is a communal meal swipe bank that is accessible to students who may experience financial barriers to accessing meals. Though the bank will not open until 10/1, help us ensure we have enough meal swipes to share with fellow students by donating today if you are a residential student! Donate your Guest Meal Swipes by visiting: tinyurl.com/guestmealswipe

Free SNAP/EBT phone screenings with Project Bread

Call or chat with the Project Bread Food Source Hotline to find local no cost/low cost meal options near your location OR get a free screening for EBT/SNAP to support your monthly food budget.