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Aug 10, 2020

Threshold alumni find a silver lining in the COVID cloud

Graduates develop new skills and entrepreneurial spirit despite pandemic challenges

Still from the film "Orange" by Ingrid Strobe, a cursive word over a blurry background.

Aug 6, 2020

Lesley Digital Filmmaking professor wins international teaching award

World’s largest organization of filmmaking educators honors Ingrid Stobbe for rigor, inclusivity and more

Yuka Chen standing outside with a building behind her.

Aug 3, 2020

Yuka Chen ’20 Named This Year’s Wolfard Award winner

Recent alumna exemplifies community leadership and academic excellence

Jul 29, 2020

Lesley University names new provost

Business Professor Jonathan Jefferson appointed to top academic role

Maritsa Barros speaks at a podium in the church.

Jul 29, 2020

Maritsa Barros appointed interim chief diversity officer

Accomplishments include expansion of Urban Scholars Initiative, launch of Unity Gala and shared-governance leadership roles

Tianna Esperanza photo with black background

Jul 28, 2020

Student explores heritage, history of racism with debut album

Tianna Esperanza’s ‘Afro Gypsy’ embraces roots, restlessness

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, 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 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 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.