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LZR Works president Ciro Zanetti (left), advisor and professor Kurt Wirth (center), and vice president Kacey Hilton-Gilleo.

LZR Works Adds Professionalism to the Classroom

Kendall Giordano, 1851 Chronicle Staff November 4, 2025

Lasell has long held a philosophy of “learning by doing.” Students are encouraged to seek hands-on experience, join clubs, and start building their portfolios as soon as possible so their transition...

Campus Welcomes Family, Friends, and Alumni Back to Lasell

Aria Conti and Nya Desir November 4, 2025

Lasell’s annual Family, Friends, and Alumni weekend was held from Friday, Oct. 17, to Sunday, Oct. 19.  The weekend consisted of many engaging events for all to enjoy, starting with a welcome dinner...

Students participated in writing encouraging messages to survivors that were displayed in the Science and Technology Center. (Photo courtesy of Haley Sherman)

Clothesline Project: Sharing Survivors’ Stories

Jill Neil, Opinion Editor November 4, 2025

A row of colorful T-shirts hangs across the Science and Technology Center lobby, each one sharing messages of pain, survival, and hope. All together, these shirts form the Clothesline Project, a powerful...

Students enrolled in the surgical technology program prepare for surgery. (Photo courtesy of Lasell Marketing and Communications)

New Surgical Technology Program Thrives at Lasell

Michael Curran and Aria Conti November 4, 2025

The Office of Workforce Development is offering exciting opportunities for people in the workforce interested in advancing into new positions within hospitals that are experiencing a shortage of capable,...

Lasell Public Relations students at outdoor cafe with mentors. Front row (from left) Marianna Barrett, Colleen Newcomb, Mia O’Brien, Meghan Clair, Nya Desir, Caitlin Callahan, Jillian Wallace, and Joe McCrea. Back row (from left) Kristina Markos, Gia Elie, and Kevin Santo. (Photo courtesy of Kristina Markos)

Comm majors from Lasell take on public relations in NYC

Meghan Clair and Colleen Newcomb October 24, 2025

Thursday, Sept. 18, s025, marked the beginning of a new tradition for Professor Kristina Markos and her Public Relations students. During this trip, students were able to network with people who were part...

Lasell, which had drastically changed its tuition structure in 2022, is reworking tuition for new students in 2026.

Lasell shifts parameters for free tuition

Aria Conti, Lasell University October 24, 2025

On Sept. 18, 2025, Lasell announced a new commitment to make our university more accessible for students and their families who make under $100,000 annually, and can receive full tuition coverage. According...

Lasell senior Kelsey Gallagher was spent the summer of 2025 as an intern with the Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. (Photo courtesy of Kelsey Gallagher)

Kelsey Gallagher takes on summer internship with Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Jill Neil, Lasell University October 22, 2025

While many students use summer break to relax, travel, or work part-time jobs, senior forensic science major Kelsey Gallagher spent her summer immersed in one of the most intense focuses in her field of...

Erin Berard will serve as President of Empty Bowls for the 2025-2026 academic year.

New president; same passion

Isabella Messa, Lasell University October 19, 2025

Empty Bowls is a group not only aimed at being creative and having fun, but also at being a helping hand to the surrounding community in Newton. Each week, this group of students meets to create ceramic...

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,...

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