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Mar 1, 2021

Where are the faculty of color?

Lesley professor explores ways to support faculty diversity, equity in New England schools

Feb 25, 2021

Design students helping to replace Massachusetts seal, motto

Lesley's Community Design Studio course partners with Native leaders, historians, legislators

Jason Reynolds screen shot with image of "Stamped" book cover

Feb 24, 2021

Working through racism and writing

As Black History Month featured speaker, bestselling young-adult author Jason Reynolds discusses the necessity of reaching kids and staying true to one’s authentic self

Feb 19, 2021

Viewing Jason Reynolds’s oeuvre from multiple angles

Panel of professors examine the language, relevance and history in the books of bestselling young-adult literature author and MFA in Creative Writing faculty member

Feb 17, 2021

Assessing risk to combat COVID

Alumnus Ari Sinanis’s workplace helps the Army cope with pandemic risks

Stephanie McKay, U Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo and Robyn Thompson-Duong

Feb 10, 2021

Three alumnae awarded Creative Entrepreneur Fellowships

Lesley graduates look to forge connections and grow their creative careers as artists and educators through Arts and Business Council of Boston program

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.