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Deborah Baldizar (left), an associate professor of art and graphic design at Lasell University, poses with Colin Roderick, a sophomore psychology major, after speaking about the benefits of the school's Collaboration Recognition Program.

A lot goes into making Collaboration Recognition Program a success at Lasell

The 1851 Chronicle September 19, 2025

“Every major, every art, every field has collaboration.” Those were words spoken by Lasell professor Deborah Baldizar, who was a guest in the COM 209: Intro to Journalism class on Sept. 15, 2025. Baldizar...

Students take a gamble on MATH219x

Caitlin Orsino, Lasell University May 2, 2025

MATH219x is one of the newest — and most unexpected — courses offered at Lasell University. More commonly known as “What are the Odds? The Math of Gambling,” MATH219x is a one-credit experimental...

Semester showdown

Semester showdown

Jill Neil and Mason Cole May 2, 2025

Jill: Spending both semesters on campus has given me the ability to see what campus life is like across the seasons. I’ve gotten to see the excitement of sports games, hear the athletes celebrate...

The 2024-2025 editorial staff of the 1851 Chronicle -- (L-R) Elliot Pototsky, Jacob Lustig, Hanna Babek, Caitlin Orsino, Michael Curran, and Ryan Ruane -- pose after winning Student Organization of the Year.

Lasell student leaders honored at banquet

Caitlin Orsino, Lasell University April 27, 2025

On the evening of April 15, de Witt Hall played host to the 2025 Student Leadership Awards Banquet, where undergraduate students across Lasell University’s five schools were honored for their outstanding...

Memories from media clubs

Caitlin Orsino, Lasell University April 26, 2025

At an institution with students as unique, creative, and talent-diverse as Lasell University’s, countless stories are simply waiting to be told. The various student-run media organizations often highlight...

Meg Flaherty poses after her first Boston Marathon in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Meg Flaherty)

Lasers go the extra mile for a cause

Hanna Babek, Lasell University April 25, 2025

As the 30,000 Boston Marathon runners reached mile 17, the cheers from Woodland Road will grow even louder for a few athletes in particular. The marathon is a special day for everyone in the Lasell community,...

(L-R) Michael Curran, Matt Shearer, and Kurt Wirth discuss the line between entertainment and journalism.

ComArts comments on careers

Aria Conti and Jill Neil April 25, 2025

Lasell held its annual ComArts Conversations on Tuesday, April 8, in the Yamawaki Auditorium. Assistant Provost Ken Calhoun and Communications Professor Meryl Perlson planned this event with Calhoun...

Dave Hennessey, Lasell University's associate vice president and dean of student affairs, retired at the end of the 2024-25 school year. (Photo courtesy of Dave Hennessey)

Dave Hennessey’s legacy: 17 years of service at Lasell University

Jacob Lustig, Lasell University April 24, 2025

On Tuesday, April 1, President Eric Turner sent out an email to the Lasell community announcing that Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Dave Hennessey will retire at the end of this...

Lasell gets “Loc’d In”

Aria Conti, Lasell University April 8, 2025

Lasell’s Multicultural Student Union (MSU) hosted a curly hair-centric event called Loc’d In on February 25th. This event was held in the Michael B. Alexander Science and Technology Center (STC)...

(From left) Kathleen O'Connor, Claudia Rinaldi, Wanda Whittmore, and Zehra Abid-Wood were the main panelists at the Women Who Led Lasell event March 27, 2025.

From class project to campus celebration: Women Who Led Lasell

Aria Conti, Lasell University April 1, 2025

What started as a Lasell Honors Program project in Hist223: Special Topics in Global History with students researching in the Lasell archives about our history became a years-long project that led to...

Spring Week concert announcement: Mason Ramsey

Michael Curran, Lasell University April 1, 2025

Campus Activities Board’s (CAB) annual Spring Week will take place this year from April 14-18. Each day of Spring Week, different events are held for students to enjoy. To wrap up Spring Week,...

An aerial view of the McGuire Hall Expansion Project at Lasell Village. (Photo courtesy of Zehra Abid-Wood)

Lasell Village expands, adds McGuire Hall

Caitlin Orsino and Michael Curran March 28, 2025

After a year and a half of preparation, Lasell Village is undergoing renovations for the first time since 2018, with an expansion bringing new living units and facilities to current and future residents,...

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