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Events & News

Students in an arc, chatting on Lesley's lawn.

Undergraduate and Threshold Accepted Students Day

Saturday, Apr 12 11:00 am

Join us at a celebration exclusively for undergraduate accepted students so you can meet your future classmates and discover what it’s like to be a Lesley Lynx.

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Monday, Apr 14 12:00 pm

Maine Scholars Virtual Information Session

Tuesday, Apr 15 4:00 pm

MA in Expressive Therapies Virtual Information Session

Wednesday, Apr 16 12:00 pm

Counseling & Psychology Virtual Information Session

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Peter and Paula Lunder pose in front of the Lunder Arts Center
Friday, Oct 25

Lesley University receives $5 million Lunder gift to support Maine student scholarships

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Stories & Articles

Artistic photo of Noel King with hands around face and prism over her fingers
Noel King
Noel King says more mental health resources are needed for deaf and hard of hearing
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Digital art portrait of a Black woman's face created with lace using machine learning
Nettrice Gaskins
Lesley Learning Lab leader creates inroads to STEAM learning for students of color
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A Hub for Creativity

At Lesley, creativity is the starting point of everything we do. In fact, nearly half of all students and faculty are engaged in the arts.
Explore Life at Lesley
"Because you end up learning even more on the job, the internship program at Lesley was crucial for nurturing my career path.”
Chrissy Kurpeski ’05, BFA in Graphic Design and Illustration
Welcome to Cambridge, MA : If there’s a place where the most creative, smart, and interesting people flock to, Lesley is right in the center of it. Cambridge forms a nexus of research and scholarship that’s unmatched anywhere in the world.
Charles River, Cambridge, MA
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Stroll across the Charles River to Boston
People walk by Felipe's Tacqueria and other shops.
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Get to know vibrant Harvard Square, just a few minutes from campus.
Shop in Harvard Square
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Obsessive shoppers will love browsing the storefronts in Harvard Square
Bike rider in Harvard square on Massachusetts Avenue
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It's easy to travel through the city, on foot or by bike
Row of restaurants and shops in Harvard Square. Some people are walking by, some are sitting.
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There's always something happening here, from live music to performance art.
Music performance in Cambridge, MA
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Local music venues, like the Sinclair, make for amazing culture and nightlife
Inside the Harvard Square subway station
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Get from point A to point B easily on the subway (known as the T)
Harvard Square, Cambridge
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A hub for students from around the world, Harvard Square is always buzzing with energy
front entrance of harvard art msueums
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A nexus for education and the arts, Cambridge has endless museums and galleries to explore
Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
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And let's not forget our famous neighbor—Harvard University
Harvard Square food trucks
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Grab something quick and delicious at the food trucks parked minutes from campus
Harvard Common Spaces, Cambridge
Subway map
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With Boston minutes away on the T, there's so much to explore
Public art in Cambridge, MA
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Remember to look up—there's public art everywhere in Cambridge
Asian eateries in University Hall, Lesley University
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You probably wouldn't guess it, but inside Lesley you'll find some of the city's best Asian cuisine
Bowl of ramen in Cambridge, MA
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Whatever you're craving, you're sure to find it in this foodie mecca
Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
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Lined with shops and restaurants, even the streets are livelier in Cambridge
Shop on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA
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You'll love shopping local on vibrant Massachusetts Ave.
Shop on Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge, MA
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Find anything from Tibetan wares to quirky home goods during a shopping trip along Massachusetts Ave,
Charles river
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Nothing beats watching the sun set over Charles River
doble campus during the fall

Welcome to Cambridge, MA

If there’s a place where the most creative, smart, and interesting people flock to, Lesley is right in the center of it. Cambridge forms a nexus of research and scholarship that’s unmatched anywhere in the world.

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29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
617.868.9600