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Woman with white hair and glasses and a printed dress giving a speech at a podium with her hand on her hip

Nov 15, 2019

Reporting the experience of transgender people

Dr. Michele Dow ’19 presents findings of her research into discrimination and other challenges transgender educators face

Group photo of people who participated in the signing

Nov 13, 2019

Lesley signs three-year partnership to grow Portuguese program

Instituto Camões to give university 30,000 euro

People cutting a ribbon at the opening of the Veterans' Center

Nov 8, 2019

Lesley launches Veterans’ Resource Center & Lounge

Cozy, third-floor space in University Hall outfits veteran students and their families with information, as well as an on-campus place of their own

Man in a suit vest and pants holding up one hand, with a brick wall behidn him.

Nov 7, 2019

Uncomfortable truths rhyme in ‘The Smuggler’

Faculty, playwright Ronán Noone’s latest work puts one man on stage and everyone on trial

Kerri Greenidge and Kendra Field speaking on stage

Nov 6, 2019

Mapping Local Legacies of Slavery

Professors warn against ‘re-erasing’ history, however well-intentioned

Nov 4, 2019

Mentoring and ‘deep connections’ earn professor plaudits

Thomas F. Donlon Memorial Award highlights Dr. Frank Daniello’s commitment to students

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.