BU Wheelock is committed to supporting historically marginalized and underserved communities and individuals in real, lasting, and sustainable ways through community engagement, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. We are dedicated to increasing service with and within local, regional/state, national, and international communities to advance and equitable society. BU Wheelock faculty share research findings to influence public policy and actively participate in collaborative discussions to drive impact.

Community Engagement

Our dedication to systemic transformation across education and human development is rooted in authentic collaboration and sustainable and reciprocal partnerships. Learn about BU Wheelock’s unique commitment to our local, district/state, national, and international communities.

Read about some of our community partnerships.

Academic Partner Programs

BU Wheelock’s academic partner programs build connections with schools and organizations such as City Year and Teach For America. Our academic partner programs include many enrollment benefits for students and employees. If you’re affiliated with one of our partner organizations, you may be eligible for enrollment benefits such as scholarships and tuition discounts. Learn more about our academic partner programs.

Learn More about Community Engagement at BU Wheelock

BU Wheelock works with our partners to bring about systemic transformation across the education and human development field, and we hope you will join us in these efforts. Are you a community partner looking to get involved with BU Wheelock’s community engagement and advocacy work? Reach out to the Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement (SPACE) Office at buspace@bu.edu to share your partnership priorities so we can connect you with the right faculty member(s).

Faculty members seeking to expand their community partnership work can get in touch with the SPACE Office to share their aspirations and learn more about potential partners for their work.