Join Lesley’s Lynx nation! Learn more about visiting and applying to Lesley More Info Professional Partnerships Supercharged scholarships. Guaranteed internships. Support through your career. More Info Campus Plan Major renovations are underway on all three of our campuses to improve the student experience. More Info Lifelong Support Lesley believes in offering lifelong support to its students…well after graduation. More Info Education Mental Health & Well-Being Art & Design Liberal Arts & Business Threshold Programs Events & News Commencement 2025 Saturday, May 17 9:00 am Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025 at the Leader Bank Pavilion! View all events Tuesday, May 13 3:00 pm Mindfulness Studies Virtual Information Session Wednesday, May 14 12:00 pm MA in Expressive Therapies Virtual Information Session Tuesday, Apr 22 Lesley University welcomes 2025 Commencement speaker View all news Stories & Articles Art & Design Ransome ’21 An artist finds a creative community and a new path View story Nettrice Gaskins Lesley Learning Lab leader creates inroads to STEAM learning for students of color View story A Hub for Creativity At Lesley, creativity is the starting point of everything we do. In fact, nearly half of all students and faculty are engaged in the arts. Explore Life at Lesley "Because you end up learning even more on the job, the internship program at Lesley was crucial for nurturing my career path.” Chrissy Kurpeski ’05, BFA in Graphic Design and Illustration Welcome to Cambridge, MA : If there’s a place where the most creative, smart, and interesting people flock to, Lesley is right in the center of it. Cambridge forms a nexus of research and scholarship that’s unmatched anywhere in the world. Slide 1 of 19 Stroll across the Charles River to Boston Slide 2 of 19 Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus. Slide 3 of 19 Obsessive shoppers will love browsing the storefronts in Harvard Square Slide 4 of 19 It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike Slide 5 of 19 There's always something happening here, from live music to performance art. Slide 6 of 19 Local music venues, like the Sinclair, make for amazing culture and nightlife Slide 7 of 19 Get from point A to point B easily on the subway (known as the T) Slide 8 of 19 A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy Slide 9 of 19 A nexus for education and the arts, Cambridge has endless museums and galleries to explore Slide 10 of 19 And let's not forget our famous neighbor—Harvard University Slide 11 of 19 Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge Slide 12 of 19 With Boston minutes away on the T, there's so much to explore Slide 13 of 19 Remember to look up—there's public art everywhere in Cambridge Slide 14 of 19 You probably wouldn't guess it, but inside Lesley you'll find some of the city's best Asian cuisine Slide 15 of 19 Whatever you're craving, you're sure to find it in this foodie mecca Slide 16 of 19 Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge Slide 17 of 19 You'll love shopping local on vibrant Massachusetts Ave. Slide 18 of 19 Find anything from Tibetan wares to quirky home goods during a shopping trip along Massachusetts Ave, Slide 19 of 19 Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River Welcome to Cambridge, MA If there’s a place where the most creative, smart, and interesting people flock to, Lesley is right in the center of it. Cambridge forms a nexus of research and scholarship that’s unmatched anywhere in the world. Launch Gallery