News | Lesley University

Apr 23, 2019

Janet L. Steinmayer named Lesley’s seventh president

Leader with diverse background in higher education and business will build on our strong history

Apr 23, 2019

Janet L. Steinmayer

Lesley University's seventh president

Apr 22, 2019

Students present ‘genius hour’ ideas

Education majors encouraged to share innovative research

A photo of a large audience in Alumni Hall listening to a panel of speakers during the day.

Apr 19, 2019

Reflecting on far-right extremism and everyday racism

In April forum, Lesley community discusses global rise of race-related violence

Apr 19, 2019

Amy Green Deines selected as new Lesley Art + Design dean

Detroit-area sculptor and academic brings extensive experience in community outreach and fostering innovative arts centers

Apr 18, 2019

5 things to do! April 19-21

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

Apr 22, 2019WBUR

A white teacher learns a valuable lesson

When a student blew up at her, Sydney Chaffee ’07 learned that as a young, white teacher, she had a lot to learn about understanding the students at Codman Academy.

Apr 14, 2019Standard Times

Kat Vicino to run Boston Marathon for cause

After running for Lesley, Kat Vicino ’14 decided to run the Boston Marathon, raising $10,000 for Cradles to Crayons.

Apr 4, 2019Perkins School for the Blind

An exclusive look into a Perkins classroom

Sue Sullivan, a teacher at Perkins School for the Blind and master's candidate at Lesley, speaks about working with visually impaired students in this webinar.

Apr 3, 2019The Times of Israel

Alumna awarded Israel Prize

Israeli Education Minister Naftali Bennett called Rona Ramon ’08, who died in December, a "hero full of giving and light." She received the Israel Prize for her work with the Ramon Foundation and as a grief counselor.

faculty jane brox sitting in rocking chair

Apr 3, 2019The New Yorker

Kinds of Silence

Faculty Jane Brox writes about silence (the topic of her new book) and the lack thereof in this essay for The New Yorker.

Katie Cotugno black and white author photo

Apr 2, 2019Associated Press

A book for the #MeToo era

Lesley alumna and best-selling author Katie Cotugno is teaming up with "Sex in the City" author Candace Bushnell to write a #MeToo era book titled "Rules for Being a Girl."