Alumni
“A Lineage of Advocates”
The 20th annual Boston University Asia Alumni Forum—a celebration of community, inspiration, learning, and camaraderie—took place March 27–28, 2026, in Singapore. In the joy of each other’s company, more than 200 alumni discussed the future of work, education, and resilient cities. BU Wheelock leadership reengaged with some of the more than 3,700 alumni of the […]
The “Miracle” Story Endures
Mike Eruzione still lives next door to the Winthrop, Mass., triple-decker where he grew up. One of his two sons lives just over the back fence, and his daughter is down the street. But he’s no homebody. Consider his speaking schedule for one month: “I’m in Sunriver, Ore., on the 8th and 9th, Salt Lake […]
Lights, Camera, Sign Language
Carey M. Ballard (’21) grew up using American Sign Language (ASL) at home. As the deaf child of a deaf parent, he was immersed in the language since childhood. But when he became an educator in the New York City public schools, he noticed firsthand how a lack of ASL facilitation—including efforts to “mainstream” deaf […]
Alum Spotlight: Vida Samuel
Throughout her career, Vida Samuel (Wheelock’89) has built a multifaceted career as an educator, advocate, and community leader. She has remained committed to advancing girls’ and women’s rights, supporting causes aligned with her values, and making a difference in her community. Now an associate professor in residence at the University of Connecticut, Samuel has pursued […]
Celebrating Achievement and Community at Alumni Weekend 2026
Boston University’s 2026 Alumni Weekend brought together BU Wheelock alumni and friends to reconnect, celebrate community, and take part in several special events. Alumni from BU Wheelock, BU’s School of Education, and historic Wheelock College joined students, faculty, and staff for festivities throughout the weekend, which included BU’s Back to BU Beach Day, and a […]
BU Wheelock Launches Alumni Classroom Library Grant
Many BU Wheelock alumni are educators who are committed to ensuring that every student sees themselves, their communities, and their experiences reflected in the books they read. A classroom library grant was created to support these educators and expand access to meaningful, inclusive, and culturally responsive literature in their classrooms. Four BU Wheelock alumni whose […]
Alum Spotlight: Richard L. Schwab
For Richard L. Schwab (Wheelock’74), an education is more than a degree; it’s an opportunity to make the world a better place than you found it. From his early days as an eighth-grade history teacher to leadership roles at the University of New Hampshire and Drake University, and ultimately to 25 years as dean and […]
BU Wheelock Announces 2026 Alumni Awards
BU Wheelock is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. Each of these five outstanding alumni has made meaningful contributions to their professions and communities, exemplifying the values and mission of BU Wheelock through their dedication, leadership, and impact. The BU Wheelock community is invited to celebrate these remarkable alumni at the […]
Alumni Summer Celebration Brings Community Together
The third annual Alumni Summer Celebration brought together several generations of BU Wheelock, Wheelock College, and BU School of Education’s graduates together to reconnect and celebrate with classmates and other members of the BU Wheelock community. Throughout the day, alumni enjoyed opportunities to engage with one another while reflecting on the college’s past, present, and […]
Inclusive Education Faces an Uncertain Future
With the creation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 50 years ago, inclusive classrooms were established to support learning for students with disabilities. How do recent changes to federal funding impact IDEA and all the protections it stands for? In this Conversation with the Dean, Dean Penny Bishop is joined by BU Wheelock’s Elizabeth Bettini, an associate professor […]