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
Final rates to be posted closer to the event date.
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 are currently working to secure a special group rate for attendees of the HENC Professional Development Day who may be traveling from a distance. Please check back soon for more details — the hotel block link will be posted here when registration opens in mid-August.
Questions about getting here?
Feel free to reach out anytime at board@higheredcollective.org
