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President Wooten shares her thoughts on the state of higher education, the global pandemic, systemic racism, and more.
Jada Wooten discusses her mother, Lynn Perry Wooten.
The page highlights the achievements of Simmons student veterans and recognizes veterans, active-duty personnel, and family members beyond Veterans Day.
The page features news from Simmons's community.
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The president says Simmons was founded to foster women's agency and independence and remains committed to student leadership and well-being. She thanks the Board of Trustees and President Drinan.
The president says fall semester planning prioritized the well-being of the Simmons community and considered students, faculty, staff, and others who interact with it.
The page announces a transition and steps related to Simmons's work on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The president updates the Simmons community on the launch of strategic planning, citing work on learning opportunities, the health crisis, racial and social justice, campus life, and community well-being.
Simmons University, located in Boston, offers a women-centered undergraduate experience, co-ed graduate programs, and online degrees.
Last revised and effective as of: October, 2021
Simmons University selects five rising juniors in accelerated dual-degree engineering and STEM programs as the second cohort of Clare Boothe Luce Scholars. The initiative, funded by the Henry Luce Foundation, supports students pursuing advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. These scholars join a select group aimed at increasing female representation in STEM disciplines.
Sep 2026simmons.eduNews article
Simmons highlights Boston Business Journal coverage of its new approximately 400,000-square-foot Living and Learning Center, part of the One Simmons campus project. Student move-in is planned for January 2027.
May 2026Simmons UniversityNews article
Newsweek ranks Simmons University as a top women-centered college in Massachusetts. The university also appears in the national top 50 for women (#49) in its 2026 *America’s Best Colleges for Women* rankings.
Apr 2026simmons.eduNews article
Simmons hosted its 28th annual International Women's Day Breakfast on March 6, 2026. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu attended the event.
Mar 2026Simmons UniversityNews article
