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Support Lesley University

When you make a gift to Lesley, you do more than support a highly respected university — you turbocharge an academic community dedicated to doing work that makes a difference. For more than a century, we’ve been empowering the practitioners engaged in professions that transform lives. Your support makes this possible.

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Powerful Partnerships, Far-reaching Impact

Lesley students turn classroom learning into real-world impact through our unique Scholar Partner Program

Across our Education, Mental Health & Well-Being, Art & Design, and Liberal Arts & Business programs, as well as our Threshold Programs for neurodiverse learners, Lesley students turn classroom learning into real-world impact through our unique Scholar Partner Program.

Your support ensures we can continue providing our students with guaranteed internships and diverse experiential learning opportunities that align with their passions and career goals. By continuing to deepen our partnerships with area schools, hospitals, and other organizations, we create clear career pathways for students and strong talent pipelines for employers. Your gift not only allows us to expand our partner network, but also help us guarantee every Lesley student an internship or field placement upon acceptance. That’s how Lesley is bridging the gap between learning and employment for every student, from the very start of their education journey.

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A Lifelong Hub of Professional Resources

In addition to transformative applied learning experiences, your support will help us provide our students with a lifetime of support at every stage of their professional journey. From industry-specific professional learning networks and alumni cohorts to continued education programs and job-placement assistance, we empower practitioners with the tools and resources they need to lead enduring careers with passion and purpose.

Lesley’s $100 Million Campus Renovation

Over the last several years, we’ve transformed our campus into a vibrant, modern space that fuels creativity and learning. While many of our planned renovations are complete, there’s still exciting work to do — from integrating the arts across every corner of campus and updating our performance spaces, to renovating and revamping our athletics and fitness facilities.

In recognition of substantial gifts, we will rename renovated buildings, gardens, and spaces to honor our generous donors.

Learn more about the specific ways you can support Lesley, and contact us if you have questions or would like to talk in more detail about the impact your generosity can make. Or, make your gift now. Thank you for your support.