Lesley University

Save the date for one of the most anticipated weekends of the year!

Join us on campus Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4 for Lesley Fall Weekend.

Mark your calendars and get ready. More details coming soon.

Honoring Juneteenth: A Call to Reflect, Celebrate, and Engage

Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States and stands as a powerful reminder of the ongoing pursuit of freedom, justice, and equity. At Lesley, we recognize Juneteenth as a university holiday and an opportunity to reflect, learn, and honor this history. The University will be closed for students, faculty, and professional staff in observance of the holiday.

We invite our community to join the City of Cambridge for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade and Celebration. The parade begins at 10 am at Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street, followed by a celebration at Riverside Press Park from 10:30 am to 3 pm featuring music, food, performances, and family friendly activities.

Find recommended Juneteenth related reads and more information: https://www.cambridgema.gov/news/2026/06/cityofcambridgecelebratesjuneteenthwitheventsprogramming

Photo by Kyle Klein

Join us for the MFA 2026 June Artist Talks!

Grace Talusan, Saturday, June 20
Jennifer Krasinski, Monday, June 22
Alison Croney Moses, Tuesday, June 23

All talks will take place at 6:30 pm in University Hall Screening Room L-030.

Lesley’s Scholar Partner Program includes 57 organizations and continues to grow, expanding access to guaranteed internships and field experiences.

Recent partnerships include:
• Mount Auburn Cemetery, which offers opportunities in local ecological research
• Journey Into Education & Teaching (JET), which supports pathways into the teaching profession
• Table & Tulip, which provides experiential learning in the creative business sector

Together, these partnerships give students career-aligned experience early in their academic journey. Explore all Scholar Partner organizations and opportunities available to Lesley students: https://lesley.edu/about-lesley/scholar-partner-program

Photo by Mount Auburn Cemetery

Pride – built together through visibility, support, and community.
 
Happy Pride, Lynx, this month and always 💚🏳️‍🌈

Still basking in the glow of Commencement ✨ Here’s to our graduates and their bright futures 💚

Looking for direction in your job search? Join the virtual panel, Job Search Advice from HR Recruiters, on Wednesday, May 20 at 12 pm and hear directly from hiring professionals.

Explore this and other upcoming Career Resources events to get practical tips, feedback, and support at every stage of your search: https://livelesley.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/CRCTeam/IQABvwiBxGrETbaGuMeTpWkjAXT5S0uOehlLrmFHlPDL07Y?e=QMsjZp

Excellence on full display 🔥