Alumni Awards
Wheelock Alum Honored by Boston University
For alumnus Richard Fecteau (Wheelock’51), life has been anything but mundane. At various turns, he has been a varsity football player, assistant athletics director, CIA agent, and prisoner of war. And in all his roles, Fecteau has devoted himself to public service, whether to Boston University or his country. It is for these reasons—his leadership, […]
BU Wheelock Honors 2023 Alumni Award Recipients
The BU Wheelock community recently came together to honor seven alumni whose work has made a lasting impact in their community. The achievements of the recipients of the 2023 Alumni Awards include promoting social mobility in Maine, researching linguistic and cultural pluralism in education, preparing the next generation of school leaders, and improving the quality […]
2023 Boston University Alumni Weekend
Alumni Awards Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Lucy Wheelock Tea & Booth Alumni Dinner
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BU Wheelock Honors 2022 Alumni Award Recipients
On September 29, the BU Wheelock community gathered to celebrate the achievements of five outstanding alumni who were the recipients of the 2022 Alumni Awards. They were recognized for their work cultivating positive self-perceptions among Black and Brown girls; supporting children with cancer and their families; fighting for high-quality healthcare; combating workplace bullying and harassment; […]
Dirty Hands, Happy Kids
On a sunny Friday morning in April, a group of preschool kids bang sticks against a downed tree. Others balance on a wobbly log or mix wood chips in a bowl or climb rocks. Their teacher, Teri Torchia, stands nearby. She answers questions and makes suggestions when needed, but mostly she watches her 11 kids […]
BU Wheelock Announces 2021 Alumni Awards
BU Wheelock announces the recipients of the 2021 Alumni Awards, given in recognition of outstanding members of our alumni community. “We are pleased to recognize this outstanding group of alumni and their exceptional contributions,” says Dean David J. Chard. “Each one exemplifies the spirit of commitment, social justice, and service that is a hallmark of […]