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Flatlay of lab kits with each item labeled

Jan 20, 2021

Faculty and staff curated 170 unique lab packages for students to bring science alive during the pandemic and remote learning

Two women stand in front of a panel of the mural/fence.

Jan 19, 2021

Needham mural brings together Art Therapy alumnae, community

Defaced fence gets makeover with help from Megan Carleton ’08 and Diya Ghosh ’09

Jan 13, 2021

Sandra St Fleur is first VP of equity, inclusion and justice

St Fleur to lead equity initiatives university-wide and expand ‘inclusive excellence’ agenda

Dancers as part of a movement therapy class in a studio dancing with fabric.

Jan 11, 2021

Dance therapy conference honors Lesley community members

American Dance Therapy Association recognized at annual event

Jan 8, 2021

Top Lesley stories of 2020

The resourcefulness, brilliance and transformative impact of the Lesley community was on full display in 2020. Join us for a look back at this remarkable year.

Winter scene on Lesley's western campus with 2 students in the background

Jan 7, 2021

Lesley announces new faculty emeritae and Distinguished Service honors

Longtime retired professors recognized for contributions to the university

Artists for Humanity founder Susan Rodgerson said the life of the artist is a wonderful one.

Sep 18, 2019Wicked Local Needham

Nonprofit gives urban teen artists exposure

Alumna and Artists for Humanity Executive/Artistic Director Susan Rodgerson's work with teens has transformed lives and a community.

Sep 10, 2019WFPL

Picking The Right Thing

"Ghost," a play based on the novel of the same name by creative writing faculty Jason Reynolds will open the Stage One Family Theatre's season in Louisville, Kentucky.

Photos of Hilary Kreisberg standing on Mellen Walk on Doble Campus

Sep 10, 2019WBUR

Parents Can Be Part Of The Equation

Hilary Kreisberg talks about her book "Adding Parents to the Equation: Understanding Your Child's Elementary School Math."

Sep 10, 2019Billboard

Lauren Pratt Works Through Loss With New Album

Billboard premiers expressive therapies student and singer-songwriter Lauren Pratt's new album "Young American Sycamore."

Sep 9, 2019CBS Boston

Teachers Fight For Play-Based Learning

“When teachers dictate too much what children are doing .... after a while it deadens their school experience,” says Professor Lisa Fiore.

Sep 6, 2019The Boston Globe

15 shows to captivate theater audiences this fall

Faculty Ronan Noone's play "The Smuggler" is one of the top performances to see in Boston this autumn.