News & Stories

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 Alumni Spotlights: October 2026

October 15, 2026
Alumni

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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Patrons help move beloved Porter Square Books to new Cambridge location

October 6, 2024
WCVB
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‘A story of persistance and perspective’: Lesley Community celebrates new graduates at Commencement 2024

Crowd shot of Lesley commencement 2024.
May 18, 2024
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Celebrate the recipient of 2024 June Fox Scholarship

Photo of Morgen Hall
May 16, 2024
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Emmanuela Feliciano Carrascal Wins 2024 Edith Lesley Wolfard Award

May 8, 2024
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Daphne Freeman named undergraduate Commencement speaker

Daphne Freeman 2024
May 8, 2024
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Even after graduation, our students return

Animation Studio
April 23, 2024
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Big moves for small eateries

March 28, 2024
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This is not a game

Student Jake Anderson shows PAX attendees a game built at Lesley
March 25, 2024
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Lesley expands its Threshold support program, offering lifelong support for the neurodivergent

March 23, 2024
Cambridge Day
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Lesley's Commuter Pantry is here for you

Stocked Shelves at the Commuter Pantry
March 15, 2024
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48 hours to make a movie... and win

Zack Pullano Digital Film Senior
March 15, 2024
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Lesley University students fill Harvard Square community fridge

March 7, 2024
WCVB
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Sy Montgomery named class of 2024 Commencement speaker

Janet Steinmayer addressing commencement
January 30, 2024
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Julie Farnam (GSASS, ’05) and her inside look at January 6 insurrection

Julie Farnam
January 25, 2024
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Then & now: A journey through 30 years of printmaking at Lesley University

People in the Roberts Gallery during an exhibition looking at artwork
December 5, 2023
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