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Join us for Fall Open House - Oct. 15 and Nov. 18
This event will feature programming for our undergraduate, graduate, and Threshold programs. A vibrant campus community and access to endless opportunities—Lesley has it all. It's where student cohorts become lifelong catalysts, solving for today's complexities with full hearts and open minds.
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Investing in neurodiverse learners for the long term

Tuesday, Aug 1

Generous $1.3 million in gifts will help launch the Threshold Lifelong Support Program

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Thursday, Oct 5 4:00 pm

Graduate School of Education PhD Virtual Information Session

Wednesday, Oct 11 12:00 pm

Mindfulness Studies Virtual Information Session

Monday, Oct 16 5:00 pm

PhD in Expressive Therapies Virtual Information Session

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Amy Gooden teaching a class
Monday, Jul 24

US State Department highlights Dr. Amy Gooden’s work

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Stories & Articles

A work from Ransome's "Lynched Boxes" series
Art & Design
Ransome ’21
An artist finds a creative community and a new path
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Digital art portrait of a Black woman's face created with lace using machine learning
Nettrice Gaskins
Lesley Learning Lab leader creates inroads to STEAM learning for students of color
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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.
Charles River, Cambridge, MA
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Stroll across the Charles River to Boston
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.
Shop in Harvard Square
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Obsessive shoppers will love browsing the storefronts in Harvard Square
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike
Row of restaurants and shops in Harvard Square. Some people are walking by, some are sitting.
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There's always something happening here, from live music to performance art.
Music performance in Cambridge, MA
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Local music venues, like the Sinclair, make for amazing culture and nightlife
Inside the Harvard Square subway station
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Get from point A to point B easily on the subway (known as the T)
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy
front entrance of harvard art msueums
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A nexus for education and the arts, Cambridge has endless museums and galleries to explore
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
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And let's not forget our famous neighbor—Harvard University
Harvard Square food trucks
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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus
Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge
Subway map
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With Boston minutes away on the T, there's so much to explore
Public art in Cambridge, MA
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Remember to look up—there's public art everywhere in Cambridge
Asian eateries in University Hall, Lesley University
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You probably wouldn't guess it, but inside Lesley you'll find some of the city's best Asian cuisine
Bowl of ramen in Cambridge, MA
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Whatever you're craving, you're sure to find it in this foodie mecca
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge
Shop on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA
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You'll love shopping local on vibrant Massachusetts Ave.
Shop on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA
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Find anything from Tibetan wares to quirky home goods during a shopping trip along Massachusetts Ave,
Charles river
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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River
doble campus during the fall
Charles River, Cambridge, MA
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
Shop in Harvard Square
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
Row of restaurants and shops in Harvard Square. Some people are walking by, some are sitting.
Music performance in Cambridge, MA
Inside the Harvard Square subway station
Harvard Square, Cambridge
front entrance of harvard art msueums
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Harvard Square food trucks
Subway map
Public art in Cambridge, MA
Asian eateries in University Hall, Lesley University
Bowl of ramen in Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Shop on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA
Shop on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA
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.

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29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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