Simmons grew up in Grapeland, Texas, where her family worked as sharecroppers. Now, she's the first Black president of an Ivy ...

In a statement, Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten told CBS News the campus was heartbroken over Pearse's death. "Known for her confidence, compassion, and sense of humor, Leah brought ...

Simmons shared that the University is actively engaged in responding to policy shifts from research funding to immigration.

Chris Simmons has been appointed to serve as Duke University’s Vice President for Government Relations, President Vincent E. Price announced Friday. Simmons will report to Price and serve as a member ...

As USF begins its search for its new president, Faculty Senate President and Board of Trustees (BOT) member David Simmons ...

Simmons is a trailblazing leader in higher education, currently a President’s Distinguished Fellow at Rice University and a Senior Adviser to the president of Harvard University. She previously ...