Simmons College Press Releases

Senate Confirms Simmons College Alumnus As Next United States Archivist

Simmons College Alumnae Receive Awards at Leadership Weekend

Simmons College Professor Receives Presidential Award

Simmons College Launches New Fundraising Campaign

African Studies Expert to Discuss Conflicts in Southern Sudan

Simmons School of Management Named One of Top 20 Socially Responsible MBA Programs in the World

Former Director of Soviet Affairs to Discuss U.S.- Eurasia Relations

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "The Chair, the Glove and the Envelope...Uncovering the Process: Drawings by Bill Flynn"

Simmons College School of Management Ranked No. 1 in the Nation for "Greatest Opportunities for Women" by Princeton Review

Simmons College Muslim Chaplain Named to Executive Board of Interfaith Center

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Regeneration and Transformation," Recent Drawings and Prints by Guhapriya Ranganathan

Entrepreneur & Princeton Review Name Simmons School Of Management's Entrepreneurship Program "One Of Nation's Best"

Former Ambassador to Africa to Discuss "Waging Peace Amidst Conflict"

National Gates Arrest Review Committee Features Simmons College Professor

Simmons School of Management Alumna Receives Prestigious Award

Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands Writes on "Principled Leadership: A model for the 'reset' economy" in Women's Business Boston

Simmons College Named a "Best College" by U.S.News & World Report, Princeton Review, and Forbes.com

Citywide Girls' Empowerment Summit at Simmons College, Aug. 15

Simmons College Named One of "America's Best Colleges" by Forbes.com

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Nautical Body," An Exhibition of Sculptures, Photographs & Drawings by Christy Georg

President Obama Taps Simmons College Graduate For Top U.S. Archivist Post

Princeton Review Names Simmons College among "The Best 371 Colleges" in the Nation for 2010

Premier Children's Literature Conference at Simmons College July 23

Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery Welcomes New Director

Global Economic Crises Impacts Women Differently: International Feminist Economists Conference June 26-28

Simmons College & Boston Teachers Union Create First Union-operated Public School in City

Women Business Leaders are Risk-takers: Survey Debunks Gender Myth

Simmons College Receives Gold LEED Certification for New Green Building

Simmons College School of Management Earns Prestigious International Accreditation

Simmons School of Library and Information Science Ranked Among Top 10 by U.S.News & World Report

Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science Receives $1 Million Gift for Scholarship, Visiting Scholars Program

Respected Journalist Gwen Ifill to Deliver Simmons College Commencement Address May 15

Supporting Academic Achievement and Development of Black Boys, A Lecture at Simmons College April 6

New Provost Appointed at Simmons College

Sugary Drinks Are Bad for Your Heart, Simmons College Study Says

Nationally Known Scholar on Urban School Reform Calls for New Conversation on Academic Achievement Among Black Youth

A Lesson for Parents: Arguing in Front of Your Teens has Lasting Impact

Watch Online: Simmons Alumna Gwen Ifill '77 on The Daily Show

Simmons Receives President's National Community Service Honor for Third Year in a Row

Simmons College Opens its First Building to be "Green" Certified

Bestselling Author to Discuss Implications of Economic Crisis, Feb. 10 at Simmons College

Award-Winning Surgeon Speaks at Simmons College, Feb. 4

Simmons Alumna Gwen Ifill Releases New Book on "Obama-era" politics

In Fashion, Green is the New Black: Simmons College to Host Ethical Fashion Show, Nov. 18

Simmons College Professor Interviewed on WGBH "Basic Black"

Competition for Women Entrepreneurs Awards Simmons School of Management Graduate $15,000 for Fair Trade Apparel Company

Former African Ambassador to Discuss Foreign Policy Challenges of Next U.S. President, Nov. 18

Named One of Nation's Best: Simmons School of Management Entrepreneurship Program

The graduate entrepreneurship program at the Simmons School of Management in Boston has been named one of the 25 best programs in the nation by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review, which jointly surveyed more than 2,300 schools.

Simmons College Named One of Nation's "Great Schools For Education Majors" by Princeton Review

Simmons College in Boston (www.simmons.edu) has been named one of the nation's "great schools for education majors" by Princeton Review.

Poets as Ambassadors? Rare International Gathering Of Chinese Poets Oct. 4-5 At Simmons College

In what may be one of the most unusual ways to help improve communication and relations between modern day China and America, leading Chinese poets will travel to Simmons College in Boston Oct. 4-5 for an International Chinese Poetry Festival, using poetic translation as a model for diplomacy during today's challenging times.

Simmons College Named A "Best College" By U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review and Forbes.Com

Simmons College has been named a "Best College" in its category in the 2009 U.S.News & World Report rankings of "America's Best Colleges." Simmons also is listed as one of the nation's "Best 368 Colleges" in the Princeton Review's new 2009 college guidebook, and Forbes.com has ranked Simmons as one of "America's Best Colleges 2008" in its inaugural ranking of undergraduate colleges and universities.

Forbes.Com Ranks Simmons College One of "America's Best Colleges 2008"

Forbes.com has ranked Simmons College (www.simmons.edu) as one of "America's Best Colleges 2008" in its inaugural ranking of undergraduate colleges and universities.

Simmons Named One of "The Best 368 Colleges" by Princeton Review

Simmons College in Boston has been named one of the nation's " Best 368 Colleges" in the Princeton Review's newly published 2009 college guidebook, an honor held by 15 percent of the four-year colleges in America.

Simmons College Receives $2 Million Gift for Nursing Program

Simmons College has received a $2 million gift from a nursing program alumna and her husband to enhance the nursing program of the Simmons School of Health Sciences.

Vanderbilt University Vice Chancellor Elected Simmons College Board Chair

The Simmons College Board of Trustees has elected Lauren J. Brisky, vice chancellor for administration and chief financial officer of Vanderbilt University, as its new chair.

Five Simmons College Rowers Receive National Honors

Five Simmons College rowers were recently recognized by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) for their athletic and academic achievements this past season.

Prestigious Pushcart Prize Awarded to Simmons Professor

Afaa Michael Weaver, Simmons College professor of English and a nationally acclaimed poet, has won the Pushcart Prize, one of the literary world's most respected honors, for his poem "American Income."

National Lecture Examines 'Our Invisible Black Youth,' May 28 In Boston

One of the nation's leading sociologists will counter mass-media "hip-hop" images of black youth who, she says, often take on an unrealistic, hyper-visible role in today's popular culture, in a May 28 national forum at Simmons College.

Simmons College President to Step Down to Promote Public Health

The Simmons College Board of Trustees announced today that President Susan C. Scrimshaw will leave Simmons at the end of the academic year to engage in work that promotes public health on the international level and to undertake a specific consulting assignment. Helen Drinan, senior vice president of Caritas Christi Health Care System and a member of the Simmons Board of Trustees since 2003 and Board Chair since 2007, will replace President Scrimshaw and serve a two-to-three-year term as the College's interim president.

"DASH" Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke in Women

Women who adhered to the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), which is high in fruits and vegetables and low in animal protein, significantly lowered their risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a study published April 14 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Burgeoning New Media Requires "Another Kind of Public Education"

Asserting that various kinds of burgeoning "new media" — social networking sites, YouTube, personal blogs, pop music and television — have become key avenues of education for young people, one of the nation's top sociologists will challenge educators and community activists April 16 in Boston, to design "another kind of public education" that better prepares students for democratic citizenship in a diverse society.

Women Must Lead Health Care Reform: National Health Care Conference April 17-18

Some of the nation's leading women's health advocates, including former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, will convene at a national conference April 17 and 18 at Simmons College in Boston, to help mobilize a grassroots movement for creating a progressive U.S. health care system that meets the needs of women and their families.

Fulbright Scholarship Awarded Simmons College Senior

A Fulbright award—one of the world's most prestigious academic research scholarships—has been awarded to Chelsea Graham, a senior at Simmons College in Boston.

Survey: Many Women Aspire to For-Profit Board Membership

Many women executives who currently serve on non-profit boards of directors actively aspire to serve on for-profit boards—where women currently are dramatically underrepresented—according to a survey released today by the Simmons School of Management in Boston

Simmons Library School Professor Receives National "Distinguished Service" Award

The American Library Association has named Ching-chih Chen, a professor in the Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science in Boston and an international leader in digital library research and development, as the recipient of its 2008 award for "distinguished service" to education for librarianship.

Beating the Odds: Preparing African American and Latino Students for Success in Science, April 3

A nationally known African American research scientist will address what high schools and colleges can do to prepare African American and Latino students to achieve in math, science and engineering, April 3 from 4-6 p.m. at Simmons College.

Simmons School of Management Graduate Named President of Starwood Hotels, North America

Denise Coll, a 1995 graduate of the Simmons School of Management in Boston, has been named president of Hotel Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., North America.

Trustman Gallery Presents "Inside the Outsider World: Gateway Arts at Simmons College"

Simmons College presents "Inside the Outsider World: Gateway Arts at Simmons College," a group show of paintings and mixed media works on paper, March 25-April 25, at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor of the Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston.

Simmons College Professors Honored for Outstanding Achievements in Social Work

Two Simmons College School of Social Work Professors have been honored by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Massachusetts Chapter for their significant contributions and excellence in the field of social work.

Simmons College Graduate Ann Fudge Honored As "Corporate Trailblazer" by National Business Publication

Simmons College Alumna Ann Fudge has been named a "corporate trailblazer" by Black Enterprise, the nation's premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans.

Simmons Library School Professor Named National Academic/Research Librarian of the Year

A Simmons College professor whose research over 30 years sheds light on library service quality and satisfaction, government information, leadership, and research as an inquiry process, has been named the 2008 national Academic/Research Librarian of the Year by the Association of College and Research Libraries.

Simmons College to Host Award-Winning Poet and Author, Feb. 21

Award-winning poet, author, and civil rights activist Sonia Sanchez will read from her work, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at Simmons College. The event, hosted by the Simmons College Zora Neale Hurston Literary Center, will be held in the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston. It is free and open to the public.

Simmons College Receives President's National Community Service Honor

Simmons College is one of 127 universities across the nation named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, for its students' volunteer service contributions to the community.

"Can Democracy Be Promoted?" Simmons College Hosts Feb. 26 Lecture

A Harvard University political scientist will dissect a central theme in international development in her public lecture "Can Democracy Be Promoted?" Tues., Feb. 26 at 5:00 p.m. at Simmons College.

Simmons College Chorale and President Susan Scrimshaw to Perform with New England Philharmonic

The Simmons College Chorale will perform with the New England Philharmonic in the concert, "From Mozart to the Middle East," on Feb. 23, 8:00 p.m., at the Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Avenue, in Boston.

Simmons College Receives National Award for Groundbreaking Practices in Faculty Career Flexibility

Simmons College today was named one of six master's-level universities in the nation to receive a $200,000 Alfred P. Sloan Faculty Career Flexibility Award, for its leadership in developing and implementing groundbreaking policies and practices to support career flexibility for its faculty.

Simmons College to Host Noted Artist and Author Ann Fessler, Feb. 28

Simmons College presents "The Girls Who Went Away," a lecture and film screening by noted artist and author Ann Fessler, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be in the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston. A reception will follow.

Simmons College Awarded Prestigious Sloan Foundation Grant

Simmons College in Boston (www.simmons.edu) recently became the first private college in the nation to be awarded a grant from the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to demonstrate that small colleges can offer high quality courses that combine classroom and online learning, while still maintaining close student/faculty relationships.

"Building Global Women Leaders" Subject of Jan. 28 Address by Global Business Leader at Simmons School of Management

Veteran computer industry executive Radha Basu, who launched Hewlett Packard's thriving operations in India and later became the chairman and chief executive of a highly successful software company, will speak about "Building Global Women Leaders with Powerful Impact," on Jan. 28 at the Simmons School of Management, where she is the new entrepreneur- and executive-in-residence.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Lost in Place," an Exhibition by Robert Walden, Heidi Whitman, and Phyllis Ewen

Simmons College presents "Lost in Place," a three-person exhibition of works on paper by Robert Walden and Heidi Whitman, and mixed media relief sculpture by Phyllis Ewen, Feb. 11-March 21, at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston.

Simmons College Hosts "Status of Women In Mass. Politics" Talk Jan. 23

Amid the backdrop of a national election featuring the first viable woman candidate for president, members of the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus will discuss the status of women in politics within the Commonwealth in both parties, Jan. 23 at Simmons College.

Simmons Senior Named to "ESPN The Magazine" Academic All-District Women's Soccer First Team

Simmons College senior Sarah Daniel of Rochester, MA, has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Women's Soccer First Team, as presented by the College Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA).

"One Blazing Glance": Nov. 13 Benefit Concert For Women's Groups At Simmons College

The world premiere of "One Blazing Glance," a benefit concert celebrating the strengths and creativity of women around the world, will be held Nov. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at Simmons College in Boston.

Competition for Women Entrepreneurs Nets Simmons School of Management Graduate $20,000 for Ecotourism Start-Up

A recent MBA graduate creating her own ecotourism consulting company targeting Africa won $20,000 in seed money and in-kind prizes during the second annual Silverman Business Plan Competition held this month at the Simmons School of Management, the only business school in the U.S. specifically designed for women.

Simmons School of Management Makes Top Global List for Educating Students in Corporate Social Responsibility

The Simmons School of Management in Boston is one of the top 100 business schools in the world in the integration of social and environmental issues into its MBA program, according to the Aspen Institute's 2007-2008 edition of "Beyond Grey Pinstripes," a biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools. The Simmons School of Management was ranked 32 on the Institute's Global Top 100 Schools.

Renowned Art Critic Donald Kuspit at Simmons College, Nov. 14

Simmons College presents "The Ethics of Transgression: Is it Still Possible?" a lecture by renowned art critic Donald Kuspit, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be in the Linda K. Paresky Center, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston. A reception will follow.

A Best-Kept Secret of Your Teen: They Really Do Care What You Think, Simmons College Study Shows

It could be one of the best-kept secrets of surly adolescents: it may look as if they're turning away from their family in favor of their friends, but what their family thinks matters to them. A lot.

Simmons College Professor Honored for Work Improving Quality of Life For Children & Families

Simmons College School of Social Work Associate Professor Gary Bailey has been awarded the 2007 "Legacy of Caring" award by a leading social service agency for his work in improving the quality of life for children and their families on a national and international basis.

Simmons College Receives $1 Million Gift for Study Abroad Programs

Simmons College has received a $1 million gift from an anonymous Simmons alumna and her husband to enhance students' study abroad opportunities.

Leadership Today: What Shakespeare Can Teach Us

If Shakespeare were alive today, he could teach us a tremendous amount about leadership. That's the theme of a free public lecture Oct. 22 at Simmons College, in Boston, by the acclaimed Shakespearean director and actor Tina Packer, founder and artistic director of Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass.

Simmons College Wins Grant to Find Links Between Family Environment and Adult Mental Health

Simmons College School of Social Work Professor Helen Reinherz, head of the nation's longest-running study of predictors of poor or good mental health from early childhood onward, has received a major federal grant to study the influence of family factors on adult mental health.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Trappings: Stories Of Women, Power And Clothing," Oct. 9—Nov. 9

Simmons College presents "Trappings: Stories of Women, Power and Clothing," a show of photography and video works by Two Girls Working: Tiffany Ludwig and Renee Piechocki, Oct. 9—Nov. 9 at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, of the Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston.

Innovative Program Launched to Empower Women in Japan to Become Leaders for Social Change

In an innovative new program designed to help empower women in Japan to break through their traditional background roles and become leaders in social change, several Japanese women have come to Boston to receive intense exposure to American women's leadership strategies, and the strategies of successful American non-profit organizations.

Islam and Emerging Feminism: Topic of Fulbright Visiting Scholar Speech Oct. 2 at Simmons College

A Fulbright Scholar from Bangladesh who is visiting Simmons College will discuss the Muslim faith and emerging feminism in Bangladesh — one of the largest moderate Islamic countries in the world — Oct. 2 at the college.

Former Sierra Leone Ambassador To Discuss Implications Of Country's Elections For Democracy In Africa

Former U.S. ambassador to Sierra Leone Thomas Hull will discuss the implications of the country's recent elections on democracy in Africa during a lecture Sept. 27 at Simmons College in Boston. The event, at 5 p.m. in the Linda K. Paresky Conference Center, 300 The Fenway, is free and open to the public.

National Advocates Convene on Healthcare Disparities of Black Women Sept. 23 at Simmons College

The Boston Black Women's Health Institute is hosting an afternoon of tea and conversation on the state of black women's health with Byllye Yvonne Avery, founder of the national Black Women's Health Imperative, Sept. 23, from 3-5 p.m. at Simmons College in Boston.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Transgress," A One-Person Exhibition of Photographic Works by Chantal Zakari

Simmons College presents "Transgress," a solo show of photographic works by Chantal Zakari, Sept. 5—Oct. 5 at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway in Boston. There will be a reception featuring the artist, from 5—6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Simmons College Named A "Best College" by U.S.News & World Report and Princeton Review; Kaplan Calls Simmons "Cutting-Edge School"

Simmons College (www.simmons.edu) has been named a "Best College" in its category in the 2008 U.S.News & World Report rankings of "America's Best Colleges." Simmons also is named in the 2008 Princeton Review "Best 366 Colleges," an honor held by 15 percent of the four-year colleges in America, and is highlighted in the 2008 Kaplan college guidebook as one of "25 cutting-edge schools with an eye toward the future."

Simmons College Named One of "America's Best Colleges" by US News & World Report

Simmons College in Boston has been named a "Best College" in its category in the 2008 US News & World Report publication, "America's Best Colleges."

Top Marketing Executive Ann Fudge to Speak Aug. 3 at Simmons School Of Management Commencement

Ann Fudge, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Young & Rubicam Brands, one of the world's leading global marketing communications groups, will speak at the Aug. 3 commencement of the Simmons School of Management, the nation's only business school designed for women. The ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. at John Hancock Hall, 180 Berkeley St., Boston.

National Children's Literature Conference July 26 at Simmons College

In an age when savvy children's books are more likely than ever to appear on adults' reading lists, one of the nation's premiere children's literature conferences will bring nationally recognized children's literature authors and illustrators to Simmons College in Boston, July 26-29, to discuss children's books as works of art.

Simmons College Names U. S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone As New Warburg Chair of International Relations

—Simmons College has named Thomas Hull, the U.S. ambassador to Sierra Leone in West Africa, the college's new Warburg Chair of International Relations.

$1.5 Million Endowment Awarded Simmons College to Encourage Women to Pursue Politics

Young women often don't see themselves as politicians, political leaders, or policymakers, research shows. But the Barbara Lee Family Foundation has awarded Simmons College a $1.5 million endowment for a program to change that.

Simmons Creates Alliance with Premier Business School in India

Students at the Simmons School of Management in Boston will be able to study at India's premier business school and gain valuable global business experience under a new partnership between Simmons and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

Simmons College and Madrinas Partner on Needs of Rapidly Growing Number of Latina Professionals

Recognizing the rapidly growing number of Latinas flooding the corporate workplace, the Simmons College School of Management and Madrinas — a national network for Latina professionals — are forming a unique partnership to develop resources and strategic programs to help them advance in their careers.

Simmons President Susan Scrimshaw Calls Urban Violence a 'preventable public health epidemic' in Boston Globe Op-ed

Simmons President Susan Scrimshaw wrote an op-ed in the April 22 Boston Sunday Globe on the deadly cycle of urban violence. In the editorial "The Violence Virus," Scrimshaw said shootings between young people armed with guns should be approached as a public health epidemic.

International Voice in Human Rights is Simmons College Commencement Speaker

One of the world's leading voices in bringing attention to the shameful and sobering atrocities in Sudan and other African nations will deliver the Simmons College commencement address Saturday, May 19, at the Bayside Exposition Center in Boston.

MCC and Simmons Present Award-Winning Massachusetts Artists

BOSTON (April 10, 2007) - Simmons College and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) present "Uncommon Denominator" Drawing/Printmaking/Artist Books by MCC Fellows and Finalists from April 26-June 1st at the Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons College, fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway. The exhibition offers a range of styles and perspectives from some of the Commonwealth's most talented artists.

Simmons Grad Gwen Ifill Speaks Out on Imus Comments in NY Times Op-ed

In an April 10 "New York Times" op-ed, Gwen Ifill, a 1977 graduate of Simmons College, addressed the racist and sexist comments radio host Don Imus recently made about the Rutgers University women's basketball team.

High School Students Demand Quality Education: Urban Youths Speak Out April 25

Disproving the myth that today's urban youth are indifferent about the quality of their education, recent graduates of an urban Baltimore high school — who vigorously and successfully protested the city school system's educational inequities through civil disobedience and court action — will talk about how they made a difference, April 25 at a Simmons College community forum.

Simmons Celebrates Inauguration of Seventh President Susan C. Scrimshaw

The young and the old, the festive and the solemn, all blended together in an elegantly moving ceremony March 31 for the inauguration of Susan C. Scrimshaw as the 7th president of the century-old college. The inauguration, which marked the formal launching of Scrimshaw's presidency, was the culmination of three days of celebratory and academic events that showcased the past, present, and future vision of Simmons.

Simmons College Confers Awards on Top Librarians

The Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science has conferred its 2007 Alumni Achievement Awards on a Vietnamese librarian who created new services for children and the visually impaired, and an expert on urban libraries who runs the largest library in Oregon.

Nationally Known Black Education Historian To Question If Brown V. Board Has Achieved Educational Equity For Minorities, April 5 in Boston

With the Supreme Court poised to reconsider the merits of public school desegregation because of recent cases in Seattle and Louisville, the nation's leading historian on black education, James D. Anderson, will dissect the promise of the historic Brown v. Board decision and the current realities of achieving educational equity for all students, on April 5.

Inauguration Of Simmons President March 31: A "Family Affair"

More than 1,000 guests will gather in Boston Saturday, March 31, to witness and celebrate the inauguration of Susan C. Scrimshaw, Ph.D., as the 7th president of the century-old Simmons College.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Hot And Cold: Abstract Prints From Center Street Studio"

Simmons College presents "Hot and Cold: Abstract Prints from Center Street Studio," from March 15 - April 20, 2007 at the Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway.

National Conference To Address Looming Teacher Shortage, March 25-27 in Boston

Faced with a national crisis in attracting and retaining new teachers, hundreds of educators and policymakers from around the nation will gather in Boston March 25-27 to grapple with the problem and search for solutions.

Leading Historian on Black Education Addresses Achievement Gap at National Public Forum on Race and Education, March 14&15 in Boston

Challenging the belief by some that African Americans don't value education and academic achievement, a leading historian on black education will present powerful, historic evidence to the contrary, to help educators, activists and policy makers get at the real reasons for the education achievement gap.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Transparent Couture And Other Pleasures", Sculpture By Cynthia Atwood

Simmons College presents "Transparent Couture and Other Pleasures" sculpture by Cynthia Atwood, from February 5 — March 2, 2007 at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway.

Women Leading the Way in New Career Model, Simmons Study Says

Contrary to numerous reports that imply women are "opting out" of the work force in large numbers, a study of professional women released today finds that the great majority of those women are negotiating flexible work arrangements as a way to remain in the workplace, while continuing to see their incomes grow. Study authors say the women are leading the way to a new career model for women and men.

Simmons President Named As One Of 100 People Who Have Influenced Hispanic Community In Massachusetts

Simmons College President Susan C. Scrimshaw has been named one of the top 100 people in Massachusetts who have influenced the Hispanic community in 2006.

Simmons & Madrid Schools Partner To Boost Teachers' International Skills

Simmons College is partnering with schools in Madrid, Spain, for a unique program that has Simmons education students living in Madrid and teaching English to children there for nearly a year. The joint effort supports English language instruction for elementary school students in Madrid and provides international experience for American teachers upon their return to the U.S.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Water And Woods: Intimate Wanderings" New Photographs by Edie Bresler

Simmons College presents "Water and Woods: Intimate Wanderings" new photographs by Edie Bresler, from Nov. 6 - Dec. 8, at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway.

Simmons Wins Third Straight Women's Tennis Title

The Simmons College tennis team has clinched its third straight championship in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

Simmons Crew Medals at Head of the Charles Regatta

A boat from the Simmons College crew team recently medaled at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta, the world's largest two-day rowing event, which draws 7,500 competitors from throughout the globe annually.

Simmons Receives National Community Service Honor

Simmons College is one of 100 universities across the nation named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Program for the outstanding volunteer service contributions of its students to the community.

Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery Presents "Mixing It Up" Sculptural Assemblages by Jessica Straus and Ellen Wetmore

The Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery presents "Mixing It Up," sculptural assemblages by Boston artists Jessica Straus and Ellen Wetmore, October 2 - November 3, 2006.

Simmons School of Management Graduate Entrepreneurship Program Chosen As One of the Nation's Best

The graduate entrepreneurship program at the Simmons School of Management in Boston has been chosen one of the 25 best programs in the nation — and number one in New England — by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review, which surveyed more than 700 schools to arrive at their top choices.

Simmons College Named One of Nation's 50 Top Colleges for African Americans

Simmons College (www.simmons.edu), a leading small private university in Boston, MA, has been named one of the nation's "50 top colleges for African Americans" by a respected national business magazine for African-Americans.

Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery presents "The Imperfect Grid" Works On Paper by Marietta Hoferer and Jacqueline Ott

The Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery presents "The Imperfect Grid" works on paper by Marietta Hoferer and Jacqueline Ott, September 5—29 at the Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor of the Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, in Boston.

Simmons College Employees Honored For Hunger Relief Work

An employees group at Simmons College has been honored by New England's largest anti-poverty agency for more than 20 years of fundraising efforts to help relieve hunger in the Mission Hill/Fenway area of Boston. It is the first time a college group has been recognized by ABCD, Inc. (Action for Boston Community Development).

Simmons College Named a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review

Simmons College has been named a "Best College" in its category in the 2007 U.S.News & World Report rankings of "America's Top Colleges." Simmons also is named in the 2007 Princeton Review "Best 361 Colleges," an honor held by only 15% of the four-year undergraduate colleges in America.

Boston Scientific Senior Officer To Address Courage in Business, Aug. 4 at Simmons MBA Commencement

A senior officer with Boston Scientific will speak on courage, integrity and holding to one's principles as crucial choices in a business career, during the Aug. 4 commencement ceremonies for the Simmons School of Management, the nation's only business school designed for women.

Teens' Suicidal Thoughts Not Just Youthful "Angst": They Can Be Dramatic Predictors of Adulthood Mental Health Problems, Simmons College Study Finds

Suicidal thoughts during adolescence can often be dramatic predictors of poor mental health in adulthood, and should not be dismissed as normal teenage angst that disappears over time, according to a major new study by Simmons College in the July American Journal of Psychiatry funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

Simmons College Honored for Developing Innovative Course That Prepares Faculty for Online Teaching

An online course developed at Simmons College has been named one of the best new online projects in higher education out of a large field of candidates nominated from around the globe.

EPA Names Simmons One of the Nation's Best Higher Education Workplaces for Commuters

Simmons College has been named one of the nation's Best Workplaces for Commuters by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in its first national ranking of commuter-friendly colleges and universities.

Simmons Helps Boston Public School Teachers "Go Global"

Sparked by a desire to better prepare Boston students for an increasingly global society, nearly a dozen Boston public school teachers are traveling to Japan in July in an unusual effort to bring back to their classrooms firsthand knowledge of the country's society and culture.

Simmons Helps Train Social Workers in "UnDoing Racism"

In response to growing evidence of racial disparities in key social systems, including health care and education, social work educators from around the state will convene June 27th, 29th, and 30th in Boston to determine how best to prepare the next generation of social workers to confront racial inequities they encounter, in part by challenging their own assumptions on race.

Outgoing President Cheever Honored by the Simmons Community

It came as a surprise to President Cheever, but not to the legions of his admirers: The Simmons College community honored outgoing President Daniel S. Cheever, Jr. during the recent Simmons commencement weekend with the announcement of the collection of more than $3 million donated in his name to the new college library and other special Simmons projects. The announcement was one in a series of tributes paid to the popular president during the weekend.

Simmons Professor of Library and Information Science Receives National Award

A Simmons College professor of library and information science has received a national honor bestowed by two library and information technology organizations for innovative work on digital libraries and a new digital portal to be launched at the end of June.

Incoming Simmons College President Honored by Illinois Public Health Association

Incoming Simmons College President Susan C. Scrimshaw recently was awarded the Illinois Public Health Association's highest honor, the 2006 Distinguished Service Award, in recognition of her distinguished service in research, teaching, and public health practice.

Simmons Commencement To Honor 1,700 New Graduates and Retiring President

Outgoing Simmons College President Daniel Cheever, Jr — who is credited by many for dramatic improvements in the college — will be honored during his final commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 in Boston.

Nationally Known Scholar To Question Popular Cultural Approaches To Teaching Children of Color, April 26 in Boston

One of the nation's top educators on the issue of culturally relevant approaches to educating students of color will question the validity of popular teaching strategies for African-American and other minority students, Wednesday, April 26, at Simmons College.

Simmons College Professor Named Fulbright Scholar

Simmons College School of Social Work Associate Professor, Beverly Sealey has been awarded a prestigious national Fulbright Scholar grant for the 2006-2007 academic year. Sealey was one of approximately 115 Americans who have been selected to teach or conduct research in 32 African countries during the 2006-2007 academic year. This will allow her to spend the year traveling abroad to expand her research.

Is Patient Care Compromised by Health Professionals' Work Environment?

In the face of mounting evidence that a stressful environment for health care workers can significantly impact patient care and safety, health professionals from throughout New England will gather in Boston Friday, April 28, to grapple with the problem and recommend solutions.

Former Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Murphy to Speak on Wage Disparities, April 11 at Simmons College

Evelyn Murphy, former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Environmental Affairs, will discuss wage disparities between men and women and how women can overcome them, April 11 at Simmons College.

Simmons College School of Management Named a Top School for Entrepreneurs by Fortune Small Business

The Simmons College School of Management has been named one of the nation's top schools for entrepreneurs by Fortune Small Business magazine.

Human Trafficking Conference Mar. 25 at Simmons College

"Trafficking" — the highly secretive, illegal trade of humans for involuntary servitude — occurs daily in Boston and Massachusetts, say social service leaders, who will gather in Boston March 25 at Simmons College for a first-ever conference to shine a public light on the crisis.

Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery Presents "Between What I See and What I Say" An Exhibit By Colleen Kiely

The Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery presents "Between What I See and What I Say," an exhibition of recent paintings by Colleen Kiely, running Feb. 6-Mar. 3 at the Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons College, Main College Building, fourth floor, 300 The Fenway in Boston.

Simmons Hosts Business Plan Competition, Awards $10,000 Prize

The founder of an integrated music marketing and management company got a major boost recently, when she won the $10,000 grand prize in the first annual Silverman Business Plan Competition held at the Simmons College School of Management, the only business school designed specifically for women.

Simmons, Harvard, UCLA Help Preserve Iraqi Library Collections

Iraqi librarians will be trained to preserve their nation's damaged library collections under a grant awarded to the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, the Harvard University Library and the University of California at Los Angeles.

Survey: Businesswomen Do Negotiate (and It Pays Off, Big Time)

Women business leaders don't shy away from asking for what they want to be successful -- and their negotiations pay off in a big way, according to a survey by the Simmons School of Management and HP.

Historic Public Forum on Race and Education Launched Feb. 9 in Boston

Renowned experts on hotly debated issues around race and education will launch a historic public lecture series in Boston Feb. 9 at Simmons College, aimed at igniting a national discussion on the frayed link between public schooling and a robust, multiracial democracy.

Simmons to Train Boston Middle School Teachers

In an unusual effort to prepare Boston youths for an increasingly global society, Simmons College is training Boston middle school teachers to introduce a comprehensive study of Japanese culture and society into their classrooms.

National Study Launched on Self-Policing of "Irresponsible Science"

As high-profile cases of published "irresponsible science" continue to be discovered, a major national study is underway to see if a scientific researcher's colleagues may be able to work quietly behind the scenes, early in a scientific study, to help prevent bad science from moving forward.

Simmons College Receives $1.8 million Grant To Ready New Generation of Vietnamese Librarians for Leadership Roles

Simmons College has received $1.8 million to prepare a new generation of Vietnamese librarians for key leadership positions to run some of the country's largest university libraries and help further its educational system.

Moving Backwards: Women in Fundraising Earn Less Than Men, and Gap is Widening

Women who work in professional not-for-profit fundraising across the Northeast earn significantly less than their male counterparts - and the gap has widened significantly over the years, according to a new study released today. The study also shows that women have yet to attain top fundraising job in numbers equal to men.

Simmons Named a "Best College" by Both U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review

Simmons College was named a "Best College" in its category in the 2006 U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review.

Simmons To Be Site of Powerful "Women of the World" Global Art Exhibit, Oct. 7-30

When asked what visual image they think represents "woman," nearly 200 women artists from around the world - some famous, many of them not - replied with a moving and powerful array of artwork that will be showcased in Boston Oct.7-30 at Simmons College, as part of a global art exhibit.

National Expert on Race and Academic Achievement Joins Simmons Faculty

One of the nation's leading experts on the academic achievement gap and African-American achievement, has been appointed professor of Africana studies and education at Simmons College in Boston.

Simmons Library School Awarded Major Grant to Educate "Next Generation" of Library Leaders

Noting a looming crisis in library leadership nationwide as a record number of senior librarians begin to retire, the national Institute for Museum and Library Services has awarded the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) in Boston more than $780,000 to establish a unique doctoral program in management leadership.

Simmons President Calls for Tough Questions to be Asked When Exploring College Cost

Simmons College President Daniel S. Cheever Jr. raises a fundamental--but seldom asked--question about the cost of higher education, in a June 3 Boston Globe opinion column. President Cheever says that the real question is one of value--whether students are getting their money's worth. He encourages potential students and their parents to ask colleges a number of tough questions in their search.

Nationwide Survey Reveals Today's Men Agree With Women: Life Outside of Work is Just as Important, or More So, Than Their Jobs

In a new national survey that may shatter commonly held perceptions about men's attitudes towards work, the vast majority of men say they agree with women that life outside of work is of equal or more importance to them than their jobs.

National Chair To Advance Women as Leaders Established by Simmons School of Management and Deloitte

The nation's only business school designed for women has joined forces with an international professional services firm with a reputation for helping women move into leadership positions, to establish an endowed chair devoted to the advancement of women as leaders.

Simmons Professor Receives National Social Work Award

Simmons College Professor Helen Reinherz, MSW, ScD., head of the nation's longest study on the predictors of mental health from early childhood onward, has been awarded the 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Social Work Research by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). The award is considered one of the social work profession's most prestigious honors.

Simmons College Named "A Best Place to Work" in Massachusetts

Simmons College in Boston has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in Massachusetts—the only college or university to make the list. The award recognizes an organization's achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions, and company culture.

Authority on Women and Leadership Named Dean of Simmons School of Management

The Simmons College Board of Trustees has appointed Deborah Merrill-Sands, a recognized authority on women and leadership, as the dean of the Simmons School of Management in Boston, the world's only business school specifically designed for women.

100th Simmons Commencement Celebrated May 14

The 100th graduating class of Simmons College will hold a celebratory commencement ceremony Saturday, May 14, featuring alumna and internationally respected public radio host Lisa Mullins as speaker.

Power: Women Like It and Pursue It, Survey Finds

Contrary to conventional belief that women often are ambivalent about power, a newly released survey finds that the vast majority of businesswomen like power and actively pursue it.

Simmons Names New Dean of School of Social Work

Christine Flynn Saulnier, an academic administrator in the University of Wisconsin System who also has a lengthy social work background, has been named new dean of the Simmons School of Social Work, Simmons College president Daniel S. Cheever Jr. has announced.

Simmons Library School Graduate Named "Librarian of the Year" by National Library Journal

Susan Nutter, a 1968 graduate of the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science in Boston, has been named 2005 "Librarian of the Year" by the national Library Journal.

Farewell To President Cheever

Daniel S. Cheever Jr., who has served as president of Simmons College in Boston for a decade and led it to record-high enrollments and robust financial health, will resign as president in July 2006. Simmons Board Chair Lucia Luce Quinn said Simmons "has prospered mightily in virtually ever respect" under Cheever's leadership, and the board accepted his decision to resign "with sincere regret and deep appreciation."

Simmons Professor Receives National Social Work Award

Dr. Helen Reinherz, MSW, ScD, a professor at the Simmons College School of Social Work and head of the nation's longest-running study of predictors of mental health from early childhood onward, today was awarded the 2005 Distinguished Achievement Award by the national Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR).

Simmons Alumna Named a Global Business Leader

Ann Fudge, a 1973 Simmons College graduate, has been named one of 25 business leaders in CNN/Time magazine's "2004 Global Business Influentials".

Simmons Receives Major Grant to Start Genetic Program

The Simmons College School of Health Sciences has received a $495,521 grant from the Gruss-Lipper Foundation to establish a new program in genetic counseling.

Simmons Dean Elected Head of American Psychological Association

Gerald P. Koocher, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Simmons College in Boston, has been elected president of the American Psychological Association (APA) for 2006.

Simmons Professor Receives Fulbright Award

Simmons College Professor Jyoti Puri has been awarded one of 800 national 2004-2005 Fulbright scholarship awards.

"Western" Diet Linked to Diabetes in Women, Simmons-led Study Finds

The "Western" diet--one especially high in red and processed meats and refined grain—once again appears to be a culprit in women's health--this time linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women, according to a new report in the November issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery Presents "Lit"

The Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery presents "Lit," a light installation by John Powell Nov. 3 to Dec. 10, 2004 at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main Campus Building, 300 The Fenway. There will be a reception Nov. 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public

Simmons College Graduate School for Library and Information Science Awarded more than $2 Million in Grants

The Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science has been awarded more than $2 million in grants for several ground breaking projects, including an international study on image retrieval and management, a collaboration among three of the nation's top library schools to increase the number of high-level academic library professionals in the field, and an effort to train university librarians from the war-ravaged eastern European nation of Kosovo on modern library policies and procedures.

Former Ambassador to Africa to Question Bush, Kerry's Positions on Africa, Oct. 7 in Boston

One of the nation's leading authorities on Africa will question the positions on Africa of both leading U.S. Presidential candidates on Thursday, Oct. 7, in Boston in his speech, "Bush, Kerry, and the Marginalizing of Africa."

A Rare Gathering of Prominent and Outspoken Chinese Poets at Simmons College

In an unprecedented gathering, nearly 40 of the most prominent Chinese poets, critics, and scholars will come together at Simmons College for a three-day conference to present their work, and discuss views on the wildly popular art-form as well as their rapidly transforming communist nation, Oct. 8 to Oct. 10.

Simmons College Welcomes Two Female Students from Afghanistan to Study for College Degree

Simmons College has welcomed two young women from Afghanistan on full scholarship, for the opportunity to study for a college degree that was denied them under Taliban rule.

Simmons Named a "Best College" by Both US News & World Report and Princeton Review

Simmons College was named a "Best College" in its category in the 2005 US News & World Report. Simmons was also included in the 2005 Princeton Review "Best 357 Colleges."

Simmons Launches Nation's First Center on Hygiene and Health in the Home and Community

A national center on hygiene and health in the home and community, aimed at helping the public better understand how to minimize the growing risk of infections acquired in the community, has been established at Simmons College in Boston.

Head of The Whitehouse Project to Speak at School of Management Graduation, Aug. 6

The driving force behind a national movement to elect the first woman president will speak Friday, Aug. 6 at commencement ceremonies of the Simmons School of Management, the only business school in the world designed specifically for women.

Simmons Professor Leads National Stroke Study

"Western" diets consisting of red and processed meats, refined grains, sweets and desserts may be associated with a greater risk of stroke, according to a study published in this week's online issue of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Simmons College to Pilot Innovative National Health Care Management Program

Simmons College has been selected by the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) as a demonstration site to pilot the use of competency-based learning and outcome assessments in the college's graduate health care management education program.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Collaborating Independence: Dana Salvo and Dawn Southworth"

Simmons College presents "Collaborating Independence: Dana Salvo and Dawn Southworth," April 26 to May 28 at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main College Building, 300 The Fenway. There will be a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on May 11. The event is free and open to the public. This, the final exhibition in the 2003/04 Trustman Art Gallery's couples series, features two of the regions most distinguished artists.

Parents of Children with Complicated Illnesses: Finally Being Empowered?

A unique New England conference to help beleaguered parents of children with life-threatening illnesses play a greater role in their care, will be held Friday, May 7 at Simmons College.

Professional Women of Color: An Unusual, Frank, and Public Discussion of Why They Still Lag in the Workplace

Nearly 200 professional women of color from throughout New England who represent myriad industries and cultural identities will come together at Simmons College in Boston Thursday, May 6 for an unusual day-long "town hall meeting" to bring to the fore an issue too often swept under the rug—the status and advancement of women of color.

Simmons College Students to Showcase Communications Savvy at The Show! The Party! May 4

Simmons College communications students will exhibit their work at the fourth annual The Show! The Party!, Tuesday, May 4 from 4 — 7 p.m. in the 5th floor of the library building in the Communications Department at 300 Fenway, Boston, MA. The event is free and open to the public.

Simmons College to Offer Full Scholarships to Women from War-Torn Afghanistan

Defying their culture, customs, and in some cases, their families, two young women from war-torn Afghanistan will leave their country and come to Simmons College to further their education and obtain college degrees.

Highest-Ranking Woman in Congressional History to be Simmons Commencement Speaker

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, who as Democratic leader of the U.S. House of Representatives is the highest-ranking woman in the history of the United States Congress, will be the Simmons College commencement speaker Sunday, May 16.

Web Usability and The Future of Information Technology Explored at March 26 Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science Conference

How to easily access Web information and the future of information technology will be examined Friday, March 26 at the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) Alumni Day in the third floor conference center at the Main College Building, 300 The Fenway.

'Social Work of The Future' Examined April 3 at 100th Anniversary of Nation's First School of Social Work

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the nation's first school of social work, a trio of some of the leading thinkers on key global issues will speak April 3 in Boston about worldwide trends and challenges of the future that will significantly impact the social work profession.

Is China Still Dominant Power in Asia?: International Experts to Debate April 2 at Simmons College

Scholars and analysts will gather April 2 to debate Asia's role on the world stage and which country will emerge as most powerful. The Conference, "Asia in 2050: China Predominant?," will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Simmons College third floor conference center.

Businesswomen Want to Be Leaders at Work, Says Simmons School of Management/HP Survey

Shattering the myth that most businesswomen shun top-level leadership positions at work, a newly released survey finds that the majority of businesswomen want to be influential leaders in their workplace. Nearly half of them aspire to the highest level of leadership in their organization.

Aging With Energy: Conference Highlights Secrets to Active Senior Years

From running races to braving river rapids, a rapidly increasing number of today's "new elderly" are proving that growing old doesn't have to mean life on the sidelines.

Simmons, Harvard Team to Help Devastated Iraqi Libraries

Responding to the devastating effects of war on Iraqi libraries, the Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) and the Harvard University library system are launching a joint program to provide training for Iraqi librarians and archivists, to aid in modernizing Iraqi libraries and help address the country's serious shortage of librarians.

HP's Carly Fiorina to Address National Women's Leadership Conference May 1, 2004

Carly Fiorina, chairman and chief executive officer of HP, will speak to 2,500 businesswomen about leadership and competition in the global economy at the 25^th anniversary of the world's premier leadership conference for women on Sat., May 1, in Boston.

Technology Not Just for Boys and Geeks!

Building robotics, identifying viruses, making hand lotion, and learning computer animation are just a few of the ways Boston area middle school girls will tackle technology at the annual 'Girls Get Connected' conference Saturday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Simmons College third floor conference center, 300 The Fenway. The event is free and open to girls attending Boston Public Middle Schools.

Colors of Leadership: Women Making a Difference

Women from across Boston will share their diverse leadership skills at a Simmons College conference Thursday, March 11 from 3-5 p.m. in the Simmons College third floor Conference Center, 300 The Fenway. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. A networking reception will follow.

Simmons College Trustman Gallery Presents "Complexity: Natural and Unnatural," Photography and Design by Rosamond and Dennis Purcell

Simmons College presents "Complexity: Natural and Unnatural Photography and Design" by Rosamond and Dennis Purcell, March 16 to April 23, at the Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery, fourth floor, Main Campus Building, 300 The Fenway. There will be a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thurs., March 18. The event is free and open to the public.

Underground Railroad Quilt Codes Examined March 3 at Simmons College

Hidden Underground Railroad codes in quilts will be explored Wednesday, March 3, at noon in the Simmons College library browsing room, 300 The Fenway. r.s.v.p., as space is limited.

National Leaders Share Secrets to Starting a Thriving, Women-Owned Business, at Simmons College February 5

Four nationally renowned businesswomen will unveil the secrets to their success as women entrepreneurs and building their own businesses at the Simmons College School of Management.

A Unique Pairing: Exhibit at Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery

Simmons College Trustman Art Gallery presents the fourth in our couples series, "Hanging by a Thread: Recent work by Bob Oppenheim," and "Push and Pull (Mostly Push): The photo documents of recent installations by Willy." The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Family a Critical Influence on Teens' Mental Health, Simmons Study Shows

The family - sometimes in surprising ways - is a powerful influence on the mental health of adolescents even when the youths seem to be rejecting their families, according to one of the nation's longest-running studies of influencers on mental health from early childhood forward.

Gates Foundation Grants Scholarships to Simmons College Library School

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently awarded $66,240 to the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, along with its popular western Massachusetts location on the Mt. Holyoke College campus.

Mentors of Women, by Women, for Women Growing in Importance, National Survey Indicates

In steadily growing numbers, women in corporate America appear to be tapping into the power of female mentors to help themselves and the women below them succeed in business, according to survey results released today by the Center for Gender in Organizations of the Simmons College School of Management in Boston.