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A slide from Maya Erdelyi's film, a cutout of a black and white photo of a woman (her grandmother) walking hand in hand with her young son. The background is wavy blue abstract.

Jan 21, 2020

Animator creates moving film of Holocaust survivor’s story

Boston Artist Fellowship Award gives Maya Erdelyi opportunity to finish biopic of grandmother

Jason Reynolds in regalia at Commencement 2018

Jan 15, 2020

Jason Reynolds named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Creative writing professor to travel the country encouraging students to ‘GRAB THE MIC’

Jennifer Moriarty and Elise Catalano headshots

Jan 14, 2020

Alumnae win highest national honor for math and science teaching

A passion for mathematics and a love for lifelong learning drive two Presidential Award winners

International Higher Education student Lauren Chow ’20 recognized as ‘Rising Professional’ to watch

Jan 9, 2020

Study abroad advisor brings fresh perspective to field

International Higher Education student Lauren Chow ’20 recognized as ‘Rising Professional’ to watch

Jan 3, 2020

Top social media posts of 2019

Lesley merch, "Game of Thrones," a student film, alumni and faculty accolades and more were among our most popular social media posts of 2019.

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.

Sep 6, 2019The Brooklyn Rail

Leland Cheuk's No Good Very Bad Asian

“No Good Very Bad Asian" by Leland Cheuk ’11 achieves "a true synthesis of heart and humor highlighted by the fluidity of his first-person voice and a steady diet of sharp turns of prose.”

Sep 3, 2019Tricity News

Book of the Week: Other Words for Home

A "must read," Jasmine Warga's latest novel, "Other Words for Home," focuses on a young Syrian refugee who loves pop music and Reese Witherspoon.

Woman in green coat carrying a plastic bag of liquid.

Aug 26, 2019

Deb Berlin Travels to Arctic Circle

Middle school teacher and alumna Deb Berlin ’16 recently traveled to the Arctic Circle to study climate change with Earthwatch, an international environmental nonprofit. Image: The Rashi School.

Aug 26, 2019WBUR

10 Art Exhibits Worth Catching This Fall

In his exhibit "Our Parents, Ourselves," College of Art and Design adjunct faculty David Hilliard points a lens at his aging father and their relationship.

Overhead view of a person's arm and someone taking their blood pressure.

Aug 25, 2019Authority Magazine

The Future of Healthcare

From the frontlines of healthcare to his service as CEO of Tampa General Hospital, John Couris ’95 has a rich career connecting people with the healing care they need.