The Simmons Voice

04/01/2025

Simmons is among universities around the country that receive federal funding grants for various research opportunities including National Institutes of Health and National Space Foundation grants.

https://simmonsvoice.com/14379/news/trump-administrations-federal-funding-freezes-spark-concern-at-simmons/

02/14/2025

The Office of the President sent out an email February 7 to students, faculty, and staff, informing them of upcoming plans in response to the administration’s executive orders.

With President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, states were thrown into disarray with new immigration policies. Among executive orders that are aimed at removing protections such as birthright citizenship for immigrants, the Trump administration has begun efforts toward mass deportation of undo...

10/25/2024

The 59th annual regatta brought over 11,000 competitors from around the globe to Massachusetts to row along the Charles River.

The world’s largest rowing competition, The Head of the Charles Regatta, was held from Oct. 18 through Oct. 20. The 59th annual regatta brought over 11,000 competitors from around the globe to Massachusetts to row along the Charles River. The Simmons Rowing team competed in the Women’s Collegiat...

10/25/2024

Although it is unclear when the break-ins first began, multiple Simmons students first reported similar situations the night of October 14.

Dix Hall residents are left feeling uneasy in their dorms following reports of break-ins. Although it is unclear when the break-ins first began, multiple Simmons students first reported similar situations the night of October 14. Aliyah Lewis was one of the Dix residents who had an unwelcome encount...

07/22/2024

President Biden endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, to become the party’s nominee. Vice President Harris subsequently announced her presidential campaign.
https://simmonsvoice.com/13980/news/president-joe-biden-ends-2024-re-election-bid-endorsing-vice-president-kamala-harris/ #

President Joe Biden ended his 2024 re-election bid Sunday, writing in a letter posted to social media that it has been “the greatest honor of [his] life.” Biden, 81, is the oldest-ever U.S. president, and ended his campaign after multiple concerns regarding his age and following a “disastrous....

04/29/2024

The pro-Palestine solidarity encampment calls for Northeastern University to “denounce genocide, disclose financial ties, divest, and drop the charges against student organizers.”

Three Simmons students were arrested at a pro-Palestine solidarity encampment on Northeastern’s Boston campus early Saturday morning on April 27. The pro-Palestine solidarity encampment calls for Northeastern University to “denounce genocide, disclose financial ties, divest, and drop the charges...

04/25/2024

SGA clarified that while they were impeached, senior week activities are not canceled or in jeopardy.

Class of 2024 President Sarah Auletta and Treasurer Summer Prentiss were both impeached Wednesday due to “[ignoring] policies and bylaws brought forth by the Student Government. Without approval, [Class of 2024 Council] signed contracts and paid for events,” according to a statement from the Stu...

04/01/2024

A press release from the Boston City Archeology Program on Monday stated: “This is the most incredible archeological find in the city of Boston, and we are excited to move forward to excavate and study this magnificent piece of 1870s architecture.”

Construction on the new Living Learning Center has paused once again, this time for an unknown amount of time. An excavator hit granite, assumed to be naturally occurring under the former Park Science building, on March 29, 2024. As Skanska construction continued excavation for the building’s foun...