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Wheelock Announces Endowed Professorship
May 23, 2013
Wheelock College announced the creation of its first endowed professorship: the Sylvia and James Earl Professor of Technology and Learning.
Gordon Marshall Award Winners
May 23, 2013
Dr. Eric Silverman and Dr. Lenette Azzi-Lessing were named the 2013 recipients of Wheelock's Gordon Marshall Award.
Barbara Rosenquest Receives Ladd Award
May 23, 2013
Dr. Barbara Rosenquest, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, received the 2013 Edward H. Ladd Award for Academic Excellence and Service.
Jenne Powers Receives Cynthia Longfellow Award
May 23, 2013
Wheelock College named Dr. Jenne Powers, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Director of the Writing Center, as winner of the prestigious Cynthia Longfellow Award.
2013 Earl Innovation Award Winners
May 22, 2013
Wheelock College announced the winners of the prestigious Sylvia Earl Innovation Award, which is designed to inspire and support creative work, ideas, and programs that use technology to enhance the Wheelock experience for our community.
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 hosted 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!
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Upcoming Events
- Open Studio at Wheelock's Documentation Studio
- May 29, 2013
- 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
- Buday Named to People on the Move
- Boston Business Journal
- May 23, 2013
- Live blog: Wheelock College commencement ceremony
- Boston.com
- May 17, 2013
- Wheelock College brings in a new dean from Connecticut State
- The Boston Business Journal
- May 17, 2013
- 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