Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Boston University

06/12/2026

Fridays are now for Flashback Fridays! Each week, we'll be digging into archival snapshots of students and campus life, and sharing images from both historic Wheelock College and BU School of Education.

This photo captures students gathered at the Castle. While some of the story behind the image has been lost to time, one thing is clear: students have always found ways to connect, build community, and create lasting memories. Any alumni or longtime community members recognize this scene?

06/10/2026

A cohort is more than a class—it’s a community.

Shonda Pettiford, Rachelle Joseph, and Pierre Huberson, members of the inaugural Executive EdD in Higher Education Leadership cohort, share how learning alongside a diverse group of peers has expanded their perspectives, strengthened their leadership practice, and created a network that extends far beyond graduation.

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Executive EdD students explore the impact of the program’s model for learning

06/08/2026

Where curiosity leads, learning follows! Watch highlights from the 2026 Curiosity and Learning Conference here:

What makes a learner lean in? At the 11th Annual Curiosity and Lear...

06/07/2026

A memorable celebration of the BU Wheelock Class of 2026. Congratulations to the graduates and thank you to everyone who made this year's convocation so special.

In case you missed it, check out this year's convocation celebration highlights, speeches, and photos here:

BU Wheelock celebrates the class of 2026.

06/06/2026

As the academic year comes to an end, we celebrate four BU Wheelock faculty members whose leadership, scholarship, and service have shaped our college and community for years.
 
Linda Banks-Santilli, Ellen Faszewski, Lisa Ijiri, and Paul Thayer have each left a lasting mark on BU Wheelock through their commitment to students, colleagues, and the college community. We thank them for their many contributions and congratulate them on their well-earned retirements!

06/06/2026

As the academic year comes to an end, we celebrate four BU Wheelock faculty members whose leadership, scholarship, and service have shaped our college and community for years.

Linda Banks-Santilli, Ellen Faszewski, Lisa Ijiri, and Paul Thayer have each left a lasting mark on BU Wheelock through their commitment to students, colleagues, and the college community. We thank them for their many contributions and congratulate them on their well-earned retirements!

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Honoring Linda Banks-Santilli, Ellen Faszewski, Lisa Ijiri, and Paul Thayer for their impact and dedication

06/05/2026

How can you better align your passions with your career?

For Michael Condon (Wheelock'25) and Mathew Smith (Wheelock'25), returning to school provided an opportunity to do exactly that.

Join us on Thursday, June 11, for our final Conversation with the Dean, featuring Condon, Smith, Dean Penny Bishop, and Bobby Hiep Bui. Together, they'll explore how career transitions can uncover new purpose, create meaningful opportunities, and lead to a more fulfilling life.

Register here: http://spr.ly/6188B8sk1u

06/04/2026

From student support to community engagement, our staff plays a vital role in the success of BU Wheelock. Congratulations to our staff award recipients: Nate Canty, Lauren Somers, and Reggie Jean.

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BU Wheelock honors three staff awardees for excellence and impact.

06/04/2026

BU Wheelock is proud to recognize six students for their exceptional academic achievement and meaningful engagement with the college and broader community. Congratulations to this year’s student award recipients on this well-deserved honor.

Vincent Semidey, Jr., and Kate Logan, Golden Key Award
Ritchel Amankwah, Currier Award in Scholastic Achievement

Charisma Costa-Melchor, Excellence in Counseling & Adolescent Mental Health and Youth Development & Justice Award

Kiara Waller, Dean’s Academic Excellence Award, Undergraduate

Tanya Songtachalert, Dean’s Academic Exellence Award, Graduate

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06/04/2026

BU Wheelock is proud to recognize six students for their exceptional academic achievement and meaningful engagement with the college and broader community. Congratulations to the 2026 student award recipients on this well-deserved honor: Vincent Semidey, Jr., Kate Logan, Ritchel Amankwah, Charisma Costa-Melchor, Kiara Waller, and Tanya Songtachalert.

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Students from class of 2026 recognized for academic achievements.