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A Lynx makes history

Lesley University receives $5 million Lunder gift to support Maine student scholarships

Feb 24, 2016

Jeff A. Weiss Named President of Lesley University

Collaborative leader, international expert on negotiation and innovative educator will join university July 1

Feb 24, 2016

With an emphasis on humor and celebration, Lesley introduces next president

University community gives President-elect Jeff A. Weiss a warm welcome during ceremony in Alumni Hall

Feb 23, 2016

Lesley University’s Creativity Commons debuts Sidewalk Math

Innovative approach to building 'numbersense' introduced at major STEM, education conferences

Feb 18, 2016

Long-distance swimming legend Diana Nyad shares tales, offers example of triumph

Athlete and author challenges Boston Speakers Series audience to excel by pursuing their dreams

Feb 11, 2016

Diana Nyad: American Author, Journalist, and Long-distance Swimmer

Nyad at Lesley's Boston Speakers Series Feb. 17. Professor's prologue by Diana Direiter, assistant professor of psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and co-director, LU Women's Center.

Feb 5, 2016

Irene Fountas honored with endowed chair

The university's first endowed chair is named after Reading Recovery developer Marie M. Clay, the honor recognizes Lesley professor’s achievements on behalf of struggling readers