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There’s always something exciting happening at Lesley, from new programs to student achievements, exciting speakers to community initiatives.  We’re proud to share these stories with you and celebrate Lesley Lynx life!

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Lesley University Partnership Program sees incredible growth

June 23, 2025

Nearly 30 Partners signed on; more in pipeline.

Education, Mental Health & Well-Being, Partnerships

Lesley University Partnership Program sees incredible growth

two women standing in front of round white table with flowers
June 23, 2025
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Former Boston Poet Laureate Honored At Posthumous Book Launch

June 11, 2025
WBZ News Radio
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Eliza Dushku Graduates with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: ‘Feels Like a Deep Calling Realized’

June 7, 2025
People
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Paulette DiSpagna is 2025 Graduate Commencement Speaker

Dr Paulette DiSpagna
May 22, 2025
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Raine Snyder '25 receives Edith Lesley Wolfard Award

Edith Lesley Award Winner Raine Snyder
May 21, 2025
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Juno Harris is Lesley University 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker

2025 Lesley University Undergraduate Speaker Juno Harris
May 20, 2025
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Lesley University celebrates the Class of 2025

Lesley Commencement
May 17, 2025
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A cafe corridor’s new Pavement and Page & Leaf offer sandwiches on bagels and fluffy focaccia

May 3, 2025
Cambridge Day
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Jerry Craft never set out to be a writer

Jerry smiling wearing a sweatshirt that says "100 Newbery"
April 28, 2025
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Lesley University welcomes 2025 Commencement speaker

Allison Schmitt
April 22, 2025
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26.2 miles of inclusion

Brendan and Jacob racing together
March 26, 2025
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An honored educator

Painting by Artist Ian Torney
March 24, 2025
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The partnership promise

Photo of six students sitting in a square shape at tables in a classroom. Main student in focus is engaged in materials on her laptop.
March 21, 2025
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"Love On the Spectrum" cast member from Massachusetts hopes to change perception of autism

March 7, 2025
WBZ News
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A Lynx makes history

Basketball going in hoop
March 6, 2025
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This one-armed player just made college basketball history. She’s just happy to prove her high school coach wrong.

March 5, 2025
CNN
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One-armed college basketball player makes women’s Division III history

February 21, 2025
Associated Press
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Lesley University receives $5 million Lunder gift to support Maine student scholarships

Peter and Paula Lunder pose in front of the Lunder Arts Center
October 25, 2024
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