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The official page of Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development.
Policy meets the classroom. š BU Wheelockās Meagan Comb explains how states can raise the bar on teacher prep.
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Building Better Teachers: How states can raise the bar on preparation | Meagan Comb | Policy Changes Lives, an ExcelinEd podcast
How states are redefining teacher preparation and support to build strong pipelines for student success.
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From BU Wheelock to Boston classrooms: Our research is helping the region understand how post-pandemic enrollment shifts are reshaping education equity. š
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Numbers say it: Greater Boston is more diverse, more divided | Dorchester Reporter
New studies show a Greater Boston population becoming more racially diverse, but also more disconnected by income, and by shifting educational choices following the Covid-19 pandemic. As multiple figures show, the ābig sortā declared more than twenty years ago is diverging into new patterns, whether in high-income suburbs or in Boston schools. According to Boston Indicators,
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BUās Wheelock Holmes Program empowers the next generation of diverse education leaders. š Next week, weāre thrilled to host Holmes Scholars at Boston University Wheelock for the Holmes Research & Dissertation Retreat! Read More:
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Wheelock Program Aims to Broaden Who Stands in Front of Classrooms
BUās Holmes Scholars chapter is part of a national effort to create a more representative educational workforce
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28 days ago
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Equity in STEM doesn't happen by accident. REM-Includes is opening doors in science education for first-gen and low-income students through lab work and mentorship. Programs like this are vital to closing opportunity gaps, but continued support depends on new funding.
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Research Program Helps Bridge the Opportunity Gap for Young Engineers
Training and mentorship experience gives first-generation and low-income college students a taste of lab workābut needs new funding to continue
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Massachusetts schools are working to utilize AI's potential. Hear Prof. Nermeen Dashoush's thoughts on its integration here ā¬ļø
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āA big dealā: Mass. schools developing plans to integrate AI in curriculum
School districts across Massachusetts are wrestling with how to incorporate this emerging technology into their classrooms.
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āEducation is not just about personal achievement, but also about empowering the people around you.ā ā SarahāSimone Dyer (Community Service Award ā25) showing what it means to lead with heart. Congrats to all the new Menino Scholars & Community Service Award winners! š
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Boston University Welcomes 2025 Menino Scholars and Community Service Award Winners, a Group Driven to Learn and Give Back
The scholarships, awarded to graduates of Boston Public Schools, represent BUās commitment to the community
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about 2 months ago
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In this CommonWealth Beacon op-ed, BU Wheelockās Raul Fernandez and Massachusetts State Senator Lydia Edwards argue that legacy admissions must end. They highlight how these policies reinforce inequities by privileging wealthy, white applicants. Read more:
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Legacy admissions must go Ā - CommonWealth Beacon
Some argue that the practice builds alumni tradition and a culture of financial giving, but it remains an affront to equity in education.Ā
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3 months ago
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In this EdSurge article, BU Wheelockās Joshua Goodman notes that statewide programs are āalmost certainlyā more efficient than district-by-district models. Notable growth in virtual school enrollment spans Georgia, Texas, and Massachusetts. Read more:
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Virtual School Hit the Mainstream 5 Years Ago. How Popular Has It Gotten? - EdSurge News
Virtual schools were the norm five years ago. Their popularity is staying steady ā and influencing brick-and-mortar institutions.
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3 months ago
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In this Bostonia feature, featuring BU Wheelock alum Steve Campanella (Wheelock ā24), an innovative program reshapes middle school math. #BUWheelock #BostonUniversity Read more:
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Changing the Equation | Bostonia | Boston University
Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
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3 months ago
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In this WGBH piece, BU Wheelock's Joshua Goodman and Abigail Francis share findings from a study showing a 2% decline in Massachusetts public school enrollment since 2020. Read More:
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Public school enrollment in Mass. on a five year decline as private options see higher demand
BU researchers say the trends are even more pronounced in the state's wealthiest communities.
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BU Wheelock is proud to unveil the exceptional recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards! Celebrated for their leadership, impact, and dedication to educational equity, these five alumni embody the values of our community: Read more:
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4 months ago
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In this Collegial Conversations led by Jay Halfond, Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg discusses how inclusive leadership and deep community engagement have helped her foster pride and cultural revitalization at the University of HawaiŹ»iās Windward Community College. Read more:
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A College Leader Makes Connections | Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
A College Leader Makes Connections
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4 months ago
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In this BU Athletics article, BU Wheelock alumna Amy Thompson (CAS ā22, Wheelock ā25) rejoins the BU womenās soccer program as an assistant coach. A two-time AllāPatriot League standout, she brings player experience and leadership to the 2025 season. Read more:
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Amy Thompson Rejoins Womenās Soccer Program as Assistant Coach - Boston University Athletics
BOSTON ā Two-time All-Patriot League selection and Terrier alumna Amy Thompson (CAS'22, Wheelock'25) has returned to the Boston University women's soccer program
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4 months ago
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In this Yahoo News article, a research study by BU Wheelock doctoral student Abigail Francis and faculty member Joshua Goodman shows that public school enrollment remains about 2% below pre-pandemic levels. Read more:
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Public school enrollment continues to fall
Across the country, public school enrollment has failed to rebound to pre-pandemic levels ā and data suggests the decline is far from over. According to projections from the National Center for Education Statistics, public K-12 enrollment peaked at 50.8 million students in autumn 2019, but is expected to fall by nearly 4 million students to [ā¦]
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4 months ago
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In this Vox article, literacy experts, including Wheelock program director Elena Forzani, challenge the ākids canāt readā narrative, pointing instead to a decline in deep reading and comprehension. Read more:
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The truth behind the endless ākids canāt readā discourse
Is there a literacy crisis? Or am I just old?
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4 months ago
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This Education Next podcast episode features Wheelock professor Joshua Goodman joins and host Paul E. Peterson. Together, they discuss his new study showing public school enrollment has declined by ~2% since 2020. Learn More:
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The Education Exchange: Public School Enrollments Down 2 Percent Since 2020
Paul E. Peterson interviews Joshua Goodman, Associate Professor of Education and Economics at Boston University
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4 months ago
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In this BU Today article, BU Wheelock faculty and alum, share how PBS KIDSā Lyla in the Loop helps children build problem-solving and computational thinking skills; making screen time a tool for learning. Read more:
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5 months ago
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In this āConversations with the Deanā, Dean Penny Bishop speaks with Leslie Dietiker, Naomi Caselli, and Elizabeth Bettini about how federal research funding drives equity, innovation, and long-term impact. Read More:
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5 months ago
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In this BU Wheelock article, TJ McKenna showcases the 10th Annual Curiosity & Learning Conference. Educators and researchers came together in hands-on STEAM stations to spark curiosity, connect disciplines, and renew passion for inquiry-based learning. Read More:
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In this Boston Globe article, BPS closes Lilla G. Frederick; the city's last standalone middle school. Dean Penny Bishop comments that middle-grade students need dedicated supports even if separate buildings arenāt essential. Read More:
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BPS closes its last middle school, following national trend of consolidating campuses - The Boston Globe
Standalone campuses for grades 6-8 are becoming rarer across the country and Boston has undertaken a broad effort to shift students to schools for grades 7-12.
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5 months ago
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This article from 'The Conversation' explains how diversifying the special education teacher workforce can benefit students by improving academic outcomes, reducing disciplinary disparities, and fostering culturally responsive practices in schools. Read more:
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Diversifying the special education teacher workforce could benefit US schools
Declining interest in the teacher profession and recent Trump administration budget cuts pose challenges to developing a diverse educator workforce.
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5 months ago
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This article from The Fulcrum explains how proposed Medicaid cuts would strip essential supports like personal care and in-home therapy, especially for people with disabilities, threatening their independence and quality of life. Read More:
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5 months ago
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BU Wheelock proudly recognizes Linda Rhodes as the 2025 recipient of the Boyd E. Dewey Award for Staff Excellence. We want to celebrate her outstanding contributions to the BU Wheelock community. Read More:
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5 months ago
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Class of 2025 photo album featuring: šø The Graduate Student Celebration šø The Undergraduate Student Brunch šø The Class of 2025 Convocation Link:
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5 months ago
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In this BU Today article, Dean Penny Bishop and colleagues highlight how middle school is a period of rapid development, creativity, and growth. They explore strengths-based teaching, identity formation, and classroom strategies to support early adolescents. Read more:
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5 months ago
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In this BU Wheelock Magazine article, a team led by Aaron Brakoniecki and colleagues introduces the āJoy & Justice in Mathematicsā mentoring program for MAT students. It equips new teachers with tools to make math engaging, relevant, and equitable. Read more:
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The Joy of Math
For many Americans, enthusiasm for learning math peaks at around fourth grade. That's because in most schools, math curricula for younger learners center on play, problems you can solve with your hands, and lots of group work.
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6 months ago
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In this 'Conversations with the Dean', Dean Penny Bishop speaks with Associate Professor Eve Manz and Clinical Assistant Professor TJ McKenna about how posing big, open-ended questions can promote deeper, student-driven science learning. Read More:
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6 months ago
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Congrats to BU Wheelock students Carolina Ceribelli, Chelsie Nacelus & Marshall Hurst for being honored at the 2025 Convocation for academic excellence, leadership & impact! š Read more:
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6 months ago
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BU Wheelock celebrates the 2025 Faculty Award recipients: Jennifer Greif Green and Nancy Harayama (Edward H. Ladd Award), Jennifer Bryson, Andrea Bien, and Christina Dobbs (Gordon L. Marshall Fellowship), and Michael Alan Chang (Large Grant Award). Read More:
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6 months ago
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In this BU Today article, BU Wheelockās Jennifer Greif Green discusses the rise in violence against teachers, the impact of post-pandemic stressors, and the need for systemic solutions like mental health resources and smaller class sizes. Read more:
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6 months ago
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In this Q&A, BU Wheelock professor Jay Halfond speaks with David Schejbal, president of Excelsior University, about how higher education can better serve adult learners through competency-based models that emphasize skills over seat time. Read More:
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6 months ago
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Spring 2025 BU Wheelock gradaute, Jayde Best, shares her path as a first-gen college student, finding support through BUās Newbury Center and Sisters United. She graduates with a degree in education and will return for her masterās this fall. Read more:
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Video: 2025 Graduate Jayde Best: āI Ended Up Exactly Where I Wanted to Beā
First-gen studentās college journey wasnāt always easy, but the friendships she formed were worth it
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6 months ago
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In this BU Today article, mother and daughter Caren and Annica Hunter share the rare experience of graduating together. Caren with dual masterās degrees and Annica with a bachelorās in marine scienceācelebrating their shared academic journey. Read more:
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This Mother and Daughter Are Both Graduating from Boston University
Caren Hunter and Annica Hunter: being together on campus has brought them closer
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6 months ago
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In this BU Today article, BU Wheelockās Tina Durand is honored with the 2025 Metcalf Cup and Prize for her impactful teaching and research on how identity and school climate influence student learning and belonging. Read more:
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Wheelockās Tina Durand Wins 2025 Metcalf Cup and Prize, BUās Highest Teaching Honor
Students learn best when schools and teachers understand and honor their diversity, her research shows
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6 months ago
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How can we align early childhood research and policy in Massachusetts? In this blog post, Kyle DeMeo Cook highlights a statewide summit where researchers and policymakers gathered to strengthen collaboration and support for young children and families. Read more:
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7 months ago
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How can educators support teens facing emotional crises like those in Netflixās Adolescence? In this EdWeek article, Elizabeth Heubeck highlights how schools can strengthen mental health support and family engagement to help students thrive. Read More:
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Netflixās āAdolescenceā Sounds an Alarm on Troubled Teens. What Can Teachers Do?
The popular Netflix series "Adolescence" raises questions about what schools can do for troubled teens.
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7 months ago
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For this Conversation with the Dean, Dean Penny Bishop is joined by BU Wheelockās Christina Dobbs and Tina Durand. Together, they explore practical strategies for educators navigating the crucial work of antiracist teaching.
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Tackling Tough Conversations in the Classroom | Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Thoughtful approaches to talking about race and identity can build students' sense of belonging
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7 months ago
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BU Wheelock faculty, Detris Honora Adelabu, Felicity Crawford, and Linda Banks-Santilli break down why DEI continues to be important and why it is so much more than just a buzzword. Read More:
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Reducing diversity, equity and inclusion to a catchphrase undermines its true purpose
When used as an abbreviation, DEI's role in tackling racism and bias becomes susceptible to political manipulation and dismantling.
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7 months ago
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Check out some of our favorite shot from the 2025 BU Wheelock Forum! šø Thanks to everyone who joined us for this amazing event! Check out the full gallery here:
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7 months ago
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7 months ago
Are words arbitrary? A new @bostonu.bsky.social-led study says no, challenging core language theory. Findings in
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show patterns in ASL, English & Spanishāsuggesting words reflect meaningful language structure. This could shift how we learn, recover & model language. ā”ļø
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THANK YOU! šš„ What an incredible
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8 months ago
Thanks to the many friends of
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Our faculty continue to make significant contributions in the fields of education and human development. Explore this month's scholarly achievements to learn more. Read Here:
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8 months ago
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There are around 42.7 million students who have federal loan debt. To understand some of the complex issues facing these students, BU Wheelockās
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#BUGivingDay
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Support BU Wheelock College on BU Giving Day!
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8 months ago
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Celebration Alert! BU Wheelock ranked for the first time among the top education policy programs in the nation. This highlights the programs significant contributions to shaping policy and advancing research in education!
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8 months ago
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BU Wheelock rose two spots to #40 in the latest US News & World Report rankings of top graduate schools of education. This marked the second consecutive year of improvement, underscoring the collegeās continued progress and the strength of its graduate programs. š
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8 months ago
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Adam Bush is co-founder and current president of College Unbound, with a vision to create a college that could welcome students who need flexibility, support, and an immediately relevant curriculum.In this conversation with Jay Halfond, Adam reflects on his experience in higher ed:
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Collegial Conversations: A Student-Driven Curriculum for Adult Learners
A Q&A reflecting on the importance of a learning experience that evolves to meet the student needs
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This Womenās History Month, weāre celebrating the trailblazing women of BU Wheelock who have made a lasting impact in education, advocacy, media, sports, and more. š Click the link below to learn about their incredible contributions!
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In honor of Womenās History Month BU Wheelock student Maya Le Baron sat down with a few students and one recent alum from to hear what it means to them to attend a school founded by such an inspiring woman. Read More:
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