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A Lynx makes history

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

Ashley Delgado with a river and buildings behind her, wearing a cape.

Aug 22, 2018

Parlaying a pageant win to foster change

Ms. Lesbian Rhode Island 2017, Ashley Delgado ’12 finds effective venue for her activism

Aug 14, 2018

Lesley embarks on New Bedford partnership

Rising Tide Educational Initiative seeks to elevate educational and workforce development opportunities in the New Bedford area

Headshots of Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell

Aug 9, 2018

Literacy leaders win award for collaboration

Professor Irene Fountas and colleague Gay Su Pinnell honored for long-time partnership

Susan Goodman's picture book, "The First Step," is on a table.

Aug 6, 2018

Susan Goodman wins Massachusetts Book Award

'The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial' wins Picture Book/Early Reader Award, Lesley poets Danielle Legros Georges and Aaron Smith also earn honors

Drummer and Lesley alum Caitlin Kalafus sitting at her drum set.

Aug 6, 2018

Showing true colors through music and design

Lesley alumna Caitlin Kalafus ’17 is touring this summer with legendary musician Cyndi Lauper

Rocky Cotard with four high school students from the program, standing in front of art at the final showcase.

Aug 1, 2018

Summer program, scholarships open path to Lesley

High school students take creative courses, earn college credit, learn from university professors