Faculty News
In Memoriam: Stefi G. Rubin
Dr. Stefi G. Rubin, a devoted educator and practicing therapist who taught for many years in the Child and Family Studies program at Wheelock College, passed away July 30, 2026. Dr. Rubin is remembered for her endless commitment to bringing together scholarship and clinical experience and encouraging students to see resilience and courage. She was […]
BU Wheelock Celebrates 2026 Faculty Awards
Each year, BU Wheelock honors several faculty members whose work exemplifies excellence in scholarship, research, and teaching. Two of the awards offer funding to support full-time faculty in pursuing major research projects, while a third recognizes exceptional contributions across teaching, research, and service. Award recipients are chosen through a competitive peer-review process and demonstrate BU […]
BU Wheelock Celebrates Four Retiring Faculty Members
Four long-time faculty members who have made a lasting mark on BU Wheelock and its community are retiring at the end of this academic year. Linda Banks-Santilli, Ellen Faszewski, Lisa Ijiri, and Paul Thayer have each made significant contributions to their fields and to the college through their leadership, scholarship, and service. “These four members […]
Chang Receives Inaugural Margaret McGuire Earl Career Development Professorship
Michael Alan Chang, an assistant professor of language and literacy education at BU Wheelock, faculty fellow in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS), and assistant director of the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation, received the inaugural Margaret McGuire Earl Career Development Professorship. The professorship was established by Sylvia Tailby Earl (Wheelock’54), in honor of […]
Beth Warren Elected to National Academy of Education
Beth Warren, Sylvia Earl Professor and director of the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation, was elected as a member of the National Academy of Education (NAEd). A professor of language and literacy education, she is the first Boston University professor to ever receive this honor. Warren’s research focuses on re-imagining learning and teaching through […]
In Memoriam: Carol Reed Findell
Dr. Carol Reed Findell, professor emerita of mathematics education, passed away on October 25, 2025. A pioneer in mathematics education, Dr. Findell began her career as a high school teacher and later served as an adjunct professor at UNH. In 1988, she earned a PhD from Boston University, where she taught mathematics education for more […]
BU Wheelock Welcomes New Faculty for 2025
BU Wheelock welcomes a dynamic group of new faculty members whose work spans a wide range of fields—from early childhood policy and language education to sport psychology, mental health, and educational leadership. Their areas of focus include culturally responsive literacy, trauma-informed care, second language acquisition, digital mental health tools for youth and families, and inclusive […]
In Memoriam: Florence Rossman
Dr. Florence Rossman, a dedicated educator and longtime member of the Wheelock College faculty, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rossman dedicated her life to education and the pursuit of knowledge. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in childhood education from St. Cloud State University before joining the faculty at […]
BU Wheelock Announces Four Faculty Retiring
BU Wheelock announces the retirement of four long-time faculty members whose leadership, scholarship, and service have had a significant impact on the college. David Chard, Hardin Coleman, Petra Hesse, and Catherine O’Connor are stepping down after decades of collective service as educators, leaders, and researchers, as well as transformative impact in their fields. “We are […]
BU Wheelock Faculty Promoted to Senior Lecturer
Two faculty members were recently promoted for their significant contributions to BU Wheelock and Boston University and beyond. Greg Benoit in the Mathematics Education program, and Ariel Tichnor-Wagner in the Educational Policy Studies program, were promoted to senior lecturers. In addition, they are affiliated with two of BU Wheelock’s research centers, the Earl Center for […]