Cambridge, MA - Lesley University is delighted to announce a transformational $5 million grant from The Lunder Foundation that will significantly enhance scholarship offerings to students from Maine or who wish to work in Maine.
With this remarkable gift, Lesley can open the doors for talented individuals to pursue the critically needed professions of teaching and mental health counselling in Maine and help schools and mental health organizations in Maine recruit and retain this much needed talent. Lesley is committed to creating seamless pathways for students by connecting them with Maine employers and providing professional support during their educational journey and beyond.
The Lunder Foundation, and its founders, Peter and Paula (’59) Lunder, have had, and continue to have, a profound effect on Lesley University, having also generously supported its state-of-the-art building for the College of Art and Design, the Lunder Arts Center. The grant is made in honor of the families of Marjorie Lunder, Marc and Jamie Lunder, Steven and Elissa Lunder, and Alan Lunder and Susan Fuller.
“This wonderful investment from Peter and Paula Lunder will benefit the professions of education and mental health in Maine now and for generations to come,” said Janet Steinmayer, Lesley’s President. “These scholarships are more than financial aid; they are a lifeline for talented individuals who aspire to make meaningful contributions to their communities.”