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!

Upcoming Events
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Lesley Athletics Unveils New Venue for Basketball Programs in 2026-27

July 2, 2026

Lesley University men's and women's basketball has found a new home for the 2026-27 season! Men's and women's basketball programs will practice and compete at the TRACK at new balance, providing Lynx student-athletes with access to one of the premier athletic facilities in the region.

Steven Cramer releases 7th poetry collection October 15

Fall trees on South Campus over bricked walkway and lawn.
September 29, 2023
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Celebrating Lesley’s newest community members

nathaniel mays speaking at first church for Convocation 2023
September 8, 2023
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Investing in neurodiverse learners for the long term

Threshold ceremony students
September 1, 2023
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Applying scholarship to problems and solutions

Ameilia Teta presenting project in front of audience at Alumni Hall
August 28, 2023
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LA+D professor selected for Fulbright Award

Graphic of Sunanda Sanyal and Fulbright logo
August 14, 2023
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Social Work programs earn accredited through 2030

August 8, 2023
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‘ReStorying’ history while examining ‘Oppenheimer’

Image of shrine, sea and mountains at Hiroshima
August 3, 2023
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Gathering to end gender-based violence

group photo at Violence Against Women Initiative July 19, 2023 event
July 26, 2023
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US State Department highlights Dr. Amy Gooden’s work

Amy Gooden teaching a class
July 24, 2023
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Lesley Summer Reading Series runs June 23-30

Joel Christian Gill speaks while standing at a podium.
June 15, 2023
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Earning peer recognition in a variety of fields

Group photograph of inductees in Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame
June 14, 2023
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A touching and playful remembrance

President Janet L. Steinmayer welcomes family, friends and Lesley community members to Alumni Weekend's celebration of the life of the late Professor Emerita Mary Mindess.
June 8, 2023
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Applauding distinguished alumni

June 8, 2023
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Celebrating neurodiverse learners

Threshold Lunch
May 23, 2023
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Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer '93 speaking at 2023 Commencement

Erik Weihenmayer climbs the Dolomites
May 20, 2023
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Undergraduate Commencement celebrates perseverance

lisa fiore in academic regalia speaking for graduates in pavilion
May 20, 2023
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'Not all mountains are literal'

erik weihenmayer in regalia
May 20, 2023
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Striding boldly to another achievement

May 17, 2023
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