News | Lesley University

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

teacher teaching small children at a board

Aug 15, 2019

Don’t go back to school without these ‘classroom essentials!’

Maryann Broxton poses in a black T-shirt

Aug 14, 2019

Offering insight into what poverty really means

Maryann Broxton ’16 plays leading role in international research project on poverty that provides new resources for social workers

Brendan Walsh wearing his helmet and sunglasses, standing with arms crossed in front of bike.

Aug 14, 2019

Back in the saddle again

After collision with car, cycling IT guy Brendan Walsh sets out to break world record

George Weiss holds up a bronze football jersey

Aug 6, 2019

Investing in youth and social change

Celebration honors philanthropist behind innovative Lesley education partnership that elevated diverse group of inner-city students

Aug 1, 2019

Elevating voices and blazing trails in kids TV

An early consultant on 'Molly of Denali,' Professor Mary Ann Cappiello sees her work come to life in new PBS series

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."

Aug 14, 2019SyFy Wire

Artists Alley: Sara Alfageeh

Check out this 9-minute video with Sara Alfageeh ’18 as she describes her drawing process.

Aug 12, 2019Billings Gazette

Montana names new poet laureates

Montana's two poet laureates, our own faculty Melissa Kwasny and Mandy Smoker Broaddus, plan to use their roles to change the arts and society.

Nancy Carlsson-Paige standing in front of chalkboard smiling

Aug 12, 2019New York Times

Early Education Is More Demanding Than Ever

With test prep taking center stage, education has become "over-focused on learning certain facts and skills at certain ages," laments Professor Emerita Nancy Carlsson-Paige.

Aug 12, 2019Mutha Magazine

Writing 'For Black Girls Like Me'

Alumna Mariama Lockington's new YA book follows a young transracial adoptee and mirrors the author's own experiences.