Professional Development Day 2026
Travel Planning
Plan your visit to the HENC Professional Development Day at Simmons University! Below you’ll find details on how to get to campus, where to park, nearby train access, and hotel options.
Directions
Event Location
Simmons University Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
Main College Building (MCB), 3rd Floor
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
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Simmons University Parking Garage
Attendee parking will be available at the Simmons University Parking Garage, located in Helen G. Drinan Hall, a short walk from the Main College Building. Parking cost is at the expense of the attendee.
Garage Address:
1 Palace Road, Boston, MA 02115
The current discounted event rate for parking is $30.25 for 5+ hours. Please note this is subject to change based on Simmons University.
Public Garage Parking
The Longwood Medical Area and Fenway area have a significant number of privately-owned garages which are not affiliated with Simmons University or HENC. We suggest contacting garages directly to confirm current rates. Options include:
MBTA / Train Access
Nearest MBTA Stop
Museum of Fine Arts Station
Green Line – E Branch only
From the MFA stop it’s about a 7 minute walk to the event location at the Main College Building.
💡 Reminder: Be sure to board an E Branch train — other Green Line branches (B, C, D) do not serve the Museum of Fine Arts stop.
Bus Access
MBTA bus routes #8, #19, #47, CT-2, and CT-3 all stop just outside the Simmons University campus on the corner of The Fenway and Avenue Louis Pasteur.
Hotel Block
We have secured a discounted room block with The Verb Hotel located at 1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215 which is about a half mile from Simmons University. The rate is $214 per night plus taxes and fees. To book this rate, please click here.
Questions about getting here?
Feel free to reach out anytime at board@higheredcollective.org
Higher Education Networking Collective (HENC), Inc. 