OpenFieldLasell Univ · Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Lasell University is a private university in Newton, Massachusetts, located just miles from downtown Boston. Lasell is nationally acclaimed for its 'Connected Learning' model, immersing students in professional projects across fashion design, athletic training, hospitality, and communication.
Lasell offers 40+ undergraduate and graduate degrees emphasizing real-world client problem solving. Signature schools include the School of Fashion, School of Health Sciences, and School of Communication and the Arts, with extensive internships throughout the Boston metropolitan area.
Admissions are holistic and test-optional, reviewing high school course rigor, GPA (average 3.2), and writing samples. Graduate programs in athletic training, criminal justice, and management require an accredited bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA.
Hands-on studio degree featuring garment construction, sustainable textile sourcing, 3D digital apparel CAD, and showcasing in the annual student-run RUNWAY fashion show.
CAATE-accredited graduate program training certified athletic trainers in emergency sports trauma, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and clinical injury rehabilitation in Boston.
Connected learning degree partnering with premier Boston luxury hotels, convention centers, and sports entertainment venues for required professional internships.
Fellowship supporting students in producing investigative multimedia journalism, documentary short films, and social impact digital campaigns on urban New England topics.
University-funded stipend ensuring that Lasell students can accept prestigious summer internships at Boston museums, healthcare clinics, or civic government offices without financial hardship.
Lasell's highest merit award for incoming freshmen who show superior scholastic performance, creative enterprise, and leadership potential.
President and Professor of Marketing
Office of the President
Dr. Richard S. Lapidus took office as President of Lasell University in 2023, championing Connected Learning, campus sustainability, and career-connected experi...
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Fashion Design and Director of the RUNWAY Production
School of Fashion
Prof. Catharine Weiss is a textile artist and designer specializing in zero-waste pattern drafting, sustainable garment lifecycle analysis, and high-concept fas...
View researcher profile ↗Dean of the School of Health Sciences and Professor of Athletic Training
School of Health Sciences
Dr. Cristina Haverty is a certified athletic trainer whose research focuses on concussion assessment protocols, clinical orthopedic education standards, and eme...
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