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Sep 12, 2019

5 things to do! Sept 13-15

A weekly roundup of weekend events on campus and around town.

Back of a teenage girl's head with someone teaching in the background.

Sep 9, 2019

Teens find purpose through Transition HOPE

Lesley hosts summer institute with Boston Public Schools students

Students outside the church getting ready for Convocation

Sep 5, 2019

Convocation welcomes Class of 2023 with encouragement and fun

Students urged to reach out to others, explore the passions that become careers and define their own greatness

Lesley womens soccer high-fiving on the field after a win

Sep 5, 2019

5 things to do! Sept 6-8

A weekly roundup of weekend events on campus and around town.

Janet Steinmayer with a mother and daughter

Sep 3, 2019

Class of 2023 makes itself at home

Upperclassmen, staff greet new students during ‘magical time of year’

Aug 19, 2019

Stephen Haven shortlisted for Beverly Prize

Manuscript of poetry is in competition with novels, nonfiction and other works by writers around the world

Woman in green coat carrying a plastic bag of liquid.

Aug 26, 2019

Deb Berlin Travels to Arctic Circle

Middle school teacher and alumna Deb Berlin ’16 recently traveled to the Arctic Circle to study climate change with Earthwatch, an international environmental nonprofit. Image: The Rashi School.

Aug 26, 2019WBUR

10 Art Exhibits Worth Catching This Fall

In his new exhibit "Our Parents, Ourselves," College of Art and Design adjunct faculty David Hilliard points a lens at his aging father as well as their relationship.

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Aug 25, 2019Authority Magazine

The Future of Healthcare

From the frontlines of healthcare to his service as CEO of Tampa General Hospital, John Couris ’95 has a rich career connecting people with the healing care they need.

Aug 20, 2019Broadway World

Boston Playwrights' Theatre Announces Season

Creative Writing faculty Ronan Noone's award-winning play, "The Smuggler," will be performed this year at the Boston Playwrights' Theatre.

Aug 20, 2019Audubon

Migrant Kids Paint Birds as Symbols of Freedom

Expressive Therapies Assistant Professor Kelvin Ramirez says artwork by detained children may be indicators of their emotional and mental health.

Jason Reynolds in regalia at Commencement 2018

Aug 19, 2019Time Magazine

Reynolds, Kendi to Help Youth Navigate Racism

Faculty Jason Reynolds is teaming up with Ibram X. Kendi to write a young adult version of Kendi's award-winning "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You."