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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

Ayanna Cooper with Kuwaiti educators in 2019

Feb 18, 2021

Alumna Ayanna Cooper finds her calling as an advocate for English language learners

Ayanna Cooper ’98, Craig Martin ’07 to speak on 'Celebrating the Diversity of the Black Student,' a Feb. 23 panel presented by the White House and U.S. Department of Education

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

Three headshots - jason reynolds, lynn malerba and julia powell

Feb 5, 2021

Lesley announces Spring 2021 speakers

Award-winning young adult author, MFA in Creative Writing faculty member Jason Reynolds kicks off the virtual series on February 23

Aerial photo of classroom from behind the teacher

Feb 4, 2021

Lesley joins community college transfer guarantee agreement

Partnership with higher-education advocates, other institutions, will increase opportunities for students from underserved communities

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.