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Lesley University’s primary source of news and information

We bring you timely stories about every aspect of life, learning, discovery and scholarship at Lesley University. We focus on the Lesley community's news, events and accomplishments, communicating our story through traditional media, our Lesley News hub, and a wide range of social media platforms and podcasts.

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Lynx Women’s Soccer wins fourth straight conference title

Lesley players persist through injuries and lost practices sacrificed to the pandemic.
Read more about the women's soccer team win
Massachusetts State House

Design students help to replace state seal, motto

Lesley design students collaborate with a special commission to replace the state's racist flag.
Read about the students' work.
Gay Su Pinnell and Irene Fountas at Commencement

$3 million gift endows Dr. Gay Su Pinnell Fund for Reading Recovery® and Literacy

Read about this generous donation.
Zoom screenshot of Jason Reynolds with Merlyn Mayhew and Angela Crawford Ervin

Working Through Writing and Racism

“I operate at a single speed: the speed of truth and authenticity,” said author Jason Reynolds, Lesley's featured Black History Month speaker.
Read coverage of Lesley faculty Jason Reynolds' talk
Matthew E. Henry wearing graduation robes with other people in the background. Standing outside.

Poet tackles racism in the classroom

Dr. Matthew E. Henry's (PhD ’17) unapologetic poetry collection, "Teaching While Black," is a raw exploration of racism in the classroom.
Read more about Dr. Henry.
Cindy House and David Sedaris in a top hat

Cindy House ’17 on David Sedaris and why she wants to send 'everybody a cupcake’

Read more about Cindy House.

John Sullivan, Director of External Relations

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John Sullivan began as director of external relations in December 2019 following six years as director of communications. Prior to his work at Lesley, he was the first editor-in-chief for the New Hampshire-based nonprofit, nonpartisan website The Live Free or Die Alliance.

Before that, he was night editor of The Salem News and spent nearly 20 years in multiplatform journalism as a reporter, photographer, editor or copy editor and page designer for a variety of daily and weekly newspapers in Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. His career also includes three years as a senior account executive and account manager for a high-tech public relations agency in Watertown, Mass., and several years as a special education teacher assistant and direct care social worker for adolescents in Portland, Maine. He is an alumnus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Contact John.

Ali Trepanier, Social Media Specialist

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Ali Trepanier was named social media specialist in November 2022. They have been part of the Lesley community since matriculating to the university in 2018. That same year, Ali also joined the Communications team as a work-study student. In May 2022, they graduated from the Lesley College of Art Design with a BFA in Photography.

 

Ali has also worked as a freelance photographer across New England.

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Our Communications team serves as a liaison between the media and the university, engages in active dialogue with neighborhood, local, state and national civic organizations and governments, and is the conduit of university-related information for the Lesley community and the public, including prospective students, parents, alumni and anyone else looking to learn about Lesley. Contact us at media@lesley.edu.

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Gloria Noronha standing among the stacks in the library

New EDIJ Vice President says grace is crucial for change

Gloria Noronha joins Lesley with view toward increased community engagement  
Read more about Gloria Noronha.
Riverside ribbon cutting

Riverside Outpatient Center makes history

The new counseling center on tje Lesley campus welcomes students, community in a groundbreaking initiative.
Learn more about the Riverside Center.
Nell Valle in front of her mural in Chinatown

Chinatown mural highlights student’s creativity, culture

M.Ed candidate Nell Valle celebrates her birth culture with a vibrant mural in downtown Boston.
Read about Nell Valle's mural.
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Why We Write

Lesley's award-winning podcast series explores our rich writing community with one-on-one interviews featuring acclaimed authors.
Listen to the Why We Write Podcast here
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Meet a Lynx: A Q&A with Ingrid Stobbe

Filmmaker and faculty Ingrid Stobbe shares her latest project, what she wants every student to know and her favorite films.
Learn more about Ingrid.
Lesley’s Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige and her son, Matt Damon, are pictured at the Save our Schools Rally in Washington, D.C.

Professor Emerita Nancy Carlsson-Paige and her son, actor Matt Damon, lead roundtable discussion on "Backpack Full of Cash" documentary.
Read About Dr. Carlsson-Paige & Matt Damon's Talk
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