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Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo tables, books, exhibitors, and visitors

Oct 18, 2018

5 things to do! October 18-21

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

Oct 16, 2018

Alumnus receives principal’s award in nation’s capital

Craig Martin, M.Ed. ’07 is recognized as National Distinguished Principal from Massachusetts

An overhead shot of Brattle campus and the City of Cambridge with buildings and fall foliage.

Oct 15, 2018

Rachel Kadish wins Boston Authors Club Book Award

2018 is a season of acclaim for MFA in Creative Writing faculty member, the author of 'The Weight of Ink' and two other novels

James Comey standing on the Symphony Hall stage

Oct 11, 2018

Tales from the White House and beyond

Former FBI Director James Comey ushers in the 2018-19 season of our Boston Speakers Series with a lecture focused on ethical leadership

Chocolates displayed behind glass at a store.

Oct 11, 2018

5 things to do! October 12-14

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

Oct 5, 2018

Improving speed, quality of homework assistance

WPI and Lesley’s Center for Mathematics Achievement to partner on $744,317 National Science Foundation grant.

Portrait of author Jason Reynolds outside with one hand on his knee and one hand resting on his face

Oct 19, 2018Young Adult Library Services Association

Teens' Top Ten Books of the Year

Teen readers choose "Long Way Down" by Lesley faculty Jason Reynolds as one of their top 10 reads of the year.

Oct 18, 2018The Somerville Times

The public health benefits of urban trees

Assistant Professor Amy Mertl highlights the need for trees in urban environments and the benefits to physical and mental health.

Oct 17, 2018Diverse Issues in Higher Education

Announcing Lesley's new Chief Diversity Officer

Amarildo "Lilu" Barbosa takes on a new role as Lesley's new Chief Diversity Officer. He previously directed the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Student Inclusion.

student selling artwork speaking to customer

Oct 15, 2018Metro West Daily News

Comic artists descend upon Cambridge

Alum and illustrator Braden Lamb calls the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo, hosted at University Hall, "a farmers market for comics."

High school teacher in front of the classroom

Oct 11, 2018IOL

Workshop to understand school violence

Alumna and 2017 National Teacher of the Year Sydney Chaffee speaks to South African educators, advocating for better a partnership between teachers and policymakers.

Sam Schlussel and his wife - photo taken in the middle of the road.

Oct 11, 2018

Indulge your sweet tooth

Student Sam Schlussel's Off the Beaten Path food tour company gives locals and visitors a chance to explore the tasty side of Cambridge, Boston and Lowell