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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...

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...

(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...

Governor Maura Healey takes questions during the Charles River Chamber of Commerce event on March 31., 2025. (Photo courtesy of Leise Jones)

Commerce comes to Newton

Jacob Lustig and Michael Curran April 25, 2025

On March 31, Governor Maura Healey spoke to the Charles River Chamber of Commerce at the Boston Marriott Newton. Governor Healey touched on many wide-ranging topics, including the economy, commerce,...

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...

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,...

Highly contagious norovirus spreads across campus

Highly contagious norovirus spreads across campus

Michael Curran, Lasell University March 8, 2025

Many students on the Lasell University campus recently experienced illnesses believed to be caused by norovirus which is a highly contagious gastrointestinal infection with symptoms including nausea,...

The Intercultural Center and Commuter Cottage (IC3) is home to Lasell University’s DEI initiatives.

No immediate change planned for DEI

Evan Terry, Lasell University March 3, 2025

Lasell will not be making any major changes following the Executive Order removing all DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs from the federal government on Friday, Jan. 31. Lasell’s Associate...

(Photo courtesy of Mikayla Bokis)

Lasell student, 18, arrested following car crash; charged with OUI

Hanna Babek, Lasell University February 10, 2025

Adam Devaney, an 18-year-old student at Lasell University, was arrested on five charges after a car crash damaged property in Waltham on Monday, according to WCVB. Waltham Police reported...

President Eric Turner (third from left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the Augmented/Virtual Reality Lab. (Photo courtesy of David Nathan)

Grand opening reveals cutting-edge AR/VR Lab

Caitlin Orsino and Hanna Babek January 31, 2025

The Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Lab (AR/VR Lab) celebrated its grand opening on Dec. 9 with Lasell community members and special guests including President Turner and Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. The...

Campus reacts to election results

Campus reacts to election results

Aria Conti, Lasell University December 4, 2024

Donald J. Trump won both the popular and electoral college votes in the 2024 presidential election to become the 47th President of the United States. Trump gave his victory speech in the early morning...

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