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Jason Reynolds in regalia at Commencement 2018

Jan 15, 2020

Jason Reynolds named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Creative writing professor to travel the country encouraging students to ‘GRAB THE MIC’

Jennifer Moriarty and Elise Catalano headshots

Jan 14, 2020

Alumnae win highest national honor for math and science teaching

A passion for mathematics and a love for lifelong learning drive two Presidential Award winners

International Higher Education student Lauren Chow ’20 recognized as ‘Rising Professional’ to watch

Jan 9, 2020

Study abroad advisor brings fresh perspective to field

International Higher Education student Lauren Chow ’20 recognized as ‘Rising Professional’ to watch

Jan 3, 2020

Top social media posts of 2019

Lesley merch, "Game of Thrones," a student film, alumni and faculty accolades and more were among our most popular social media posts of 2019.

Dec 20, 2019

Sharing language-learning knowledge worldwide

Invitation to present at Amsterdam conference stokes alumna Carolyn Peterson’s passion for research and education

Artists for Humanity founder Susan Rodgerson said the life of the artist is a wonderful one.

Sep 18, 2019Wicked Local Needham

Nonprofit gives urban teen artists exposure

Alumna and Artists for Humanity Executive/Artistic Director Susan Rodgerson's work with teens has transformed lives and a community.

Sep 10, 2019Billboard

Lauren Pratt Works Through Loss With New Album

Billboard premiers expressive therapies student and singer-songwriter Lauren Pratt's new album "Young American Sycamore."

Sep 10, 2019WFPL

Picking The Right Thing

"Ghost," a play based on the novel of the same name by creative writing faculty Jason Reynolds will open the Stage One Family Theatre's season in Louisville, Kentucky.

Photos of Hilary Kreisberg standing on Mellen Walk on Doble Campus

Sep 10, 2019WBUR

Parents Can Be Part Of The Equation

Hilary Kreisberg talks about her book "Adding Parents to the Equation: Understanding Your Child's Elementary School Math."

Sep 9, 2019CBS Boston

Teachers Fight For Play-Based Learning

“When teachers dictate too much what children are doing .... after a while it deadens their school experience,” says Professor Lisa Fiore.

Sep 6, 2019The Boston Globe

15 shows to captivate theater audiences this fall

Faculty Ronan Noone's play "The Smuggler" is one of the top performances to see in Boston this autumn.