Lesley University to Lay Off Faculty As It Phases Out 4 Degrees

Lesley University is laying off faculty as the private Massachusetts institution phases out four academic programs. The university said this month it is axing degrees in political science, sociology, global studies and graduate-level photography as it confronts financial troubles — reportedly a $10 million budget deficit, as of early 2023. Officials said the university needed to reduce faculty numbers as part of the consolidation.