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

August
Hospitality and event management students earn professional industry certifications from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI), STR, and Go Lean Six Sigma

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