Reusable Pattern: Commencement 2021 Card Row

A science graduate pursues a PhD

Katie Walsh '21 is Lesley's first graduate to pursue a doctorate in chemistry

David Andrade: Overcoming the Past Through Therapy

David Andrade ’21 shares his victory over childhood trauma and his plans to help others.

A graduate’s cancer treatment inspires her MFA thesis

Eileen Powers ’21 turns self-portraits into the collaborative art series "can you make hair for me?"

73-year-old graduate completes degree

Holistic Psychology major Pamela Kelly is proud to be our eldest 2021 bachelor's degree recipient. Originally from Honduras, she was a nanny and banker before becoming a minister.

Read Pamela Kelly's story.

Composite of Luke Baldwin Award and Chrislene Francois

Persisting and making it happen

2021 Luke Baldwin Award winner Chrislene Francois overcame naysayers and self-doubt on her path to a bachelor’s degree.

Gihanah Seb-Di Dio ’21 receives Wolfard Award

Secondary Education and English major demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.

Instilling hope, healing and dignity

Zandra Matthews '21 has been bringing her Expressive Arts Therapy and her own holistic wellness knowledge to Boston jails.

Pandemic pushes former Lesley student to complete degree

Alice Smith ’21 returned to Lesley with only two credits left to finish the degree she began 20 years ago.

Read about 2021 graduate Alice Smith.

Holistic psychology grad explores Native American trauma, healing

A.J. White-feather ’21 addresses the cultural roots of mindfulness.

Read A.J. White-feather's story.

Aleer Deng smiling at camera while in procession at Commencement

‘Lost Boy’ finds path to success

After war forced him from his home, Sudanese refugee Aleer Deng ’21 found community and calling in Lesley's International Higher Education program.

Read Aleer's story.

Bringing art history to life

Transfer student Jasper Sanchez '21 discovers his passion for art history and curating arts experiences.

Looking to Lesley for a bright future

Lesley University and Urban College of Boston partnership celebrates first graduates.

Resisting oppression in the healing fields

Kimberly Cherry '21 researched the barriers facing transgender therapists, which reflect challenges trans people face in society at large.

Mustering resilience and finding a purpose

Debe Hale '21, a master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate, overcame numerous health challenges and is ready to help others with her art.

Myisha Rodrigues ’21

Through her Lesley doctoral research in Counseling & Psychology, Myisha brings the experiences of Black educators to the forefront.

Asiya Shaikh ’21

Future teacher Asiya Shaikh advocates for the humanities as a vital means of teaching children critical thinking skills

Making room for art

A prosecutor by day and artist by night, Mary Lesser ’21 spent much of her adulthood balancing her profession and her passion to create. Then she retired and earned her MFA at Lesley.