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Commencement 2013 Ceremonies
May 17, 2013
Wheelock College held Commencement Ceremonies celebrating the College's 125th anniversary, awarding honorary degrees to three influential advocates: Mark K. Shriver, Hubert E. Jones, and Thekla R. Shackelford.
Heather Vogel Gives Graduate Student Commencement Speech
May 17, 2013
Heather Vogel, who is graduating from Wheelock College with a Master's in Social Work and a certificate in Organizational Leadership, delivered the student speech at Wheelock's commencement ceremony on May 17, 2013.
Oginga Walters Gives Undergraduate Student Commencement Speech
May 17, 2013
Oginga Walters, a a double major in Human Development Focused in Psychology and Elementary Education, with a minor in History, delivered the 2013 student speech at Wheelock’s commencement ceremony on May 17, 2013.
Dr. Mitchell S. Sakofs Named Wheelock Dean
May 15, 2013
Dr. Mitchell S. Sakofs has been named Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Programs at Wheelock College, effective August 1, 2013.
Earl Center for Learning and Innovation Dedication
May 15, 2013
Wheelock College hostied a grand opening of the Activities East addition, featuring the dedication of the building's new Earl Center for Learning and Innovation.
Wheelock Students Accepted to Summer Research Opportunity Programs
May 08, 2013
Ivan Jackson, Katrin Reeder, and Guillermo Caballero were accepted to the Summer Research Opportunity Program, which provides intensive one-on-one academic research experiences.
Wheelock College Hosts Rescue Scholar
May 01, 2013
Wheelock College recently hosted Dr. Gadziro Gwekwerere, an International Rescue Scholar and Zimbabwean lecturer in African music and ethnomusicology.
Wheelock Student to Begin Peace Corps Service
April 29, 2013
Karissa Hultgren is both nervous and excited about spending the next two years in Mongolia helping primary school teachers in the former communist nation reshape their education system.
Wheelock Family Theatre Hosts Autism Friendly Performance
April 27, 2013
Continuing its unwavering commitment to inclusive, community-based theatre, Wheelock Family Theatre hosted its first theatrical production adapted specifically for children with autism and their families.
Web App Makes STEM Learning Accessible
April 17, 2013
Wheelock's Aspire Institute launched a first-of-its-kind mobile-accessible web application to engage parents, students and teachers in grades 3, 4, and 5 in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) learning.
Resources for Children Affected by the Boston Marathon Violence
April 17, 2013
Witnessing the Boston Marathon attacks, seeing news images of the scene, or even hearing about the deaths could cause some children to be worried and confused. Parents, teachers, and counselors need to be prepared to talk to them about it.
Summer Courses 2013
April 04, 2013
Registration is now open for Wheelock's Summer 2013 undergraduate and graduate courses and professional development institutes. Get ahead in your studies or career—or just learn something new!
Wheelock Alum Wins Today Show Contest
March 25, 2013
Wheelock graduate Kayla Drescher was named the winner of The Today Show's "Magic Mondays" competition by world-renowned magician David Copperfield.
Former Wheelock Men's Tennis Player Taking His Message on the Tour
March 22, 2013
In a span of five years, Dash Kramer went from the warm, sandy beaches of Malibu, California to playing tennis at Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts and now in development for a reality show with the Bravo Network.
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Upcoming Events
- Eighth Annual Community Dialogue on Early Education and Care
- May 30, 2013
- Reunion Weekend 2013
- May 31, 2013
- 125th Anniversary Luncheon
- June 02, 2013
- Social Work Networking
- June 08, 2013
Media Coverage
- Wheelock College to cut ribbon on new addition
- The Boston Business Journal
- April 30, 2013
- Education, children advocates to speak at Wheelock commencement
- Boston.com
- April 02, 2013
- Update on the Muddy River Restoration Project
- The Boston Courtant
- April 02, 2013
- Mattahunt Community Center to create college readiness program
- Boston.com
- March 20, 2013
- Leadership In Action-CEO Profile of Jackie Jenkins-Scott
- Diversity Journal
- March 19, 2013
- Women — the new tool for Middle East peace
- The Boston Globe
- March 18, 2013