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There’s always something exciting happening at Lesley, from new programs to student achievements, exciting speakers to community initiatives.  We’re proud to share these stories with you and celebrate Lesley Lynx life!

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From Lesley to What's Next: Graduates Share Their Stories

April 30, 2026

As commencement approaches, Lesley University’s graduating class is preparing to take the next step, bringing with them the experiences, relationships, and lessons that have shaped their journeys. From discovering new passions and building creative portfolios to forging lifelong connections and preparing for meaningful careers, graduates like Shannon Lee, Mackenzie Reynolds, and Kate Fuller reflect the curiosity, resilience, and community spirit that define the Lesley experience.

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From Lesley to What's Next: Graduates Share Their Stories

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April 30, 2026
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5 for Good: Hyde Square Task Force empowers youth through Afro-Latin arts

April 23, 2026
WCVB
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A Message from the Board of Trustees: Presidential Transition

President Janet L. Steinmayer sits in front of a window
April 22, 2026
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A Love Story at Lesley University: A Husband and Wife’s Shared Journey to Graduation

Lesley graduates Hiroko and John Warford stand in their regalia
February 14, 2026
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How a Harvard and Lesley Group Broke Choir Singing Wide Open

February 11, 2026
Harvard Magazine
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Lesley University Welcomes Dr. Brian Becker as New Provost

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November 17, 2025
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Noel King: Curating Healing and Heritage Through Deaf Art

Noel King standing in front of exhibit sign
November 17, 2025
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Lesley University Launches Professional Learning Network; Underscores University’s Commitment to Lifelong Learning

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October 28, 2025
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‘People aren’t well right now’: An Allentown art therapist fights mental health stigma one class at a time

October 20, 2025
The Morning Call
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Faculty Spotlight: Professor Catriona Baker’s Film Ball Lightning Shines on International Stage

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October 16, 2025
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Lesley students' perspective on Psychosynthesis Retreat in a century-old monastery with Dr. Neal Klein

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October 16, 2025
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“White Raven, Black Dove,” a new opera animated by its performers, and a computer, debuts at Strand

September 24, 2025
Dorchester Reporter
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Lesley University Partnership Program sees incredible growth

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June 23, 2025
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Former Boston Poet Laureate Honored At Posthumous Book Launch

June 11, 2025
WBZ News Radio
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Eliza Dushku Graduates with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: ‘Feels Like a Deep Calling Realized’

June 7, 2025
People
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Paulette DiSpagna is 2025 Graduate Commencement Speaker

Dr Paulette DiSpagna
May 22, 2025
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Raine Snyder '25 receives Edith Lesley Wolfard Award

Edith Lesley Award Winner Raine Snyder
May 21, 2025
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Juno Harris is Lesley University 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker

2025 Lesley University Undergraduate Speaker Juno Harris
May 20, 2025
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