The Best of 2022
December 21, 2022
In 2022, Lasell University continued to move "Forever Forward" with new programs and innovative steps forward in the field of higher education. Here are the top headlines from the past 12 months:
January
Graduate and Professional Studies launches new programs in sustainable fashion, applied sport science analytics, and more
Lasers basketball smashes program records
February
Film students learn their way around the industry through directed study internship on the set of "Baron and Toluca"
Having fun at the games: Alumni produce Olympic and paralympic broadcasts
March
Black Student Association established
Solstice MFA in Creative Writing now part of Lasell University
Lasers volleyball and basketball teams conclude stellar seasons
April
Forensic Science major receives national accreditation
Newton Wellesley Hospital surgical tech partnership launches
WLAS, LCTV take home awards
May
RUNWAY 2022: Annual fashion shows reimagined with in-person, virtual shows
University honors 600+ graduates at 2022 Commencement ceremonies
Community in Bloom: Intergenerational efforts result in campus garden
June
Community Collaboration Awards recognize stellar students
POLISHED Magazine wins Gold Crown Award
Double Laser one of select Lee Elder interns at U.S. Open
July
School of Fashion students named National Retail Federation finalists in Next Generation competition
Nine Lasell faculty members promoted, professor emeritus named
September
Lasell Psi Chi chapter named model organization
University receives $700K grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center
Tuition, room and board reduced by 33 percent
October
Lasell named top school for student voting as participation increases by 21 percent, thanks to Lasell Votes efforts
Department of Education awards $2.5 million grant
November
School of Fashion partners with Talbots
Alumni leaders named GNAC coaches of the year
Former CIA director visits American Government class
December
Students present at Fenway Park for Red Sox Foundation execs
News and Entertainment Marketing course visits ABC Studios with Alan Ives