Support Our Mission

Simmons exists because John Simmons planned a gift to ensure his legacy extended beyond his business success and lifetime. Through a bequest, he established a college with a revolutionary mission: Prepare women to earn independent livelihoods and lead meaningful lives. Simmons has been fulfilling that mission successfully ever since its founding in 1899. Countless alumnae/i have followed John Simmons’ example by providing for the University in their philanthropic plans, both now and through their own legacy gifts—gifts which reflect their personal priorities. Each planned gift supports our students as they prepare to shape our world for the better.