Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Boston University

09/04/2026

Meet Mike Eruzione (Wheelock'77), this year's alumni award recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Alumni Award.

Eruzione was nominated for his extraordinary leadership, service, and lifelong commitment to Boston University. Best known as the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team, Eruzione led the team to a gold medal in Lake Placid and became part of one of the most iconic moments in American sports history. Beyond his athletic achievements, he has continued to give back to BU as a coach, ambassador, motivational speaker, and now Director of Special Outreach, supporting alumni, athletics, and the University community.

Through his many roles at BU, Eruzione has continued to strengthen connections across the University and inspire generations of Terriers with his passion for the institution.

Congratulations Mike!

08/31/2026

Wheelie chapter is calling!

We’re so excited to see all the new and familiar faces around BU Wheelock & BU soon! 🐾

08/28/2026

Meet John McCarthy, this year's alumni award recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Alma Mater Award.

McCarthy was nominated for his impact across BU Wheelock as a coach, student, adjunct faculty member, and now Clinical Associate Professor who has been teaching for over 20 years. His commitment to his scholarship and to building the community from within has made a tremendous impact on current and former faculty, staff, and students at BU Wheelock.

Congratulations John!

08/26/2026

A brand new year!

08/24/2026

This summer, BU PATH, the Boston Private Industry Council, and Boston Public Schools collaborated to open a new center dedicated to helping the Class of 2026 advance their college and career journeys.

The Postsecondary Transitions Center operated between July and August, reaching out to 1,299 students and providing services such as one-on-one advising, college enrollment and financial aid guidance, job application support, interview preparation, and more. Although the center is now closed, it hopes to return next summer to support the next group of students.

08/21/2026

Every Friday, we're introducing one of our 2026 Alumni Award recipients. Meet Amanda Geduld, this year's recipient of the Young Alumni Award.

The Young Alumni Award recognizes an alumna/alumnus who has graduated within the last 10 years and has demonstrated leadership potential in their profession.

Geduld was nominated for her impact as a journalist covering education. After six years as a high school English teacher, she began writing about education during the pandemic, drawing on her experiences in the classroom to report on issues of grading, equity, and discipline. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Chalkbeat, CNN Digital, and elsewhere, highlighting important issues in education and demonstrating what leadership beyond the classroom can look like.

08/17/2026

Help us get to the stage in Austin!

Dean Penny Bishop and Janet Kang of Just Horizons Alliance are getting together to host another workshop for South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin on Promises Vs. Proof: Vetting AI In Schools. From here, learn how you can better evaluate AI tools for classroom and student use with Just Horizon's newly developed AI Ethics Index tool in collaboration with BU Wheelock.

Vote today to help us get there: http://spr.ly/6187B1w1AL

Last day to vote is Sunday, August 23, 2026.

08/14/2026

Every Friday, we're introducing one of our 2026 Alumni Award recipients. Meet Roberto Porrata-Doria (Wheelock'91), this year's recipient for the Lucy Wheelock Award. The Lucy Wheelock Award recognizes an alumna/alumnus for their contributions to their community through service and leadership.

Porrata-Doria was chosen for his work as an educational leader who focuses on advancing educational equity and breaking the cycle of generational poverty through high-quality schooling. He serves as Educational Director of Vimenti School, leading academic programs, teacher development, and school expansion efforts.

08/07/2026

BU Wheelock is excited to announce this year's Alumni Award recipients. Each are recognized for their contributions to their professions and communities while leading with the values of BU Wheelock through their leadership, impact, and dedication.

Lucy Wheelock Award: Roberto Porratoa-Doria (Wheelock'91)

Young Alumni Award: Amanda Geduld (Wheelock'18)

Outstanding Contribution to Alumni: Mike Eruzione (Wheelock'77)

Outstanding Contribution to Alma Mater: John McCarthy (Wheelock'98,'04)

Distinguished Achievement Award: Ryan J .Woods (Wheelock'05,'06)

Full story here:

BU Wheelock celebrate the 2026 Alumni Awards

08/04/2026

As achievement gaps widen and some families leave public schools in search of more rigorous academic opportunities, Joshua Goodman shares insights on how growing differences in students' math skills are creating greater challenges for both teachers and learners.

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Separating kids into different math classes based on their abilities is the the least-bad way for schools to meet the needs of student who learn at different speeds.