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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 […]
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 […]
Linda Rhodes Receives BU Wheelock Award for Staff Excellence
BU Wheelock’s Linda Rhodes was recently recognized for her service and dedication to the college with the 2025 Boyd E. Dewey Award for Excellence. Rhodes, who holds the position of payroll administrator, was recognized for her dedication and service to BU Wheelock and Boston University. Rhodes, who has been with Boston University since 1981, manages […]
In Memoriam: Marcia Folsom
Marcia Folsom, a distinguished literary scholar and longtime member of the Wheelock College faculty, passed away on April 16, 2025, at her home in Boston’s South End. Dr. Folsom taught at Wheelock College from 1969 until her retirement in 2017, earning tenure in 1981. In 1986, she was appointed professor of literature, and she acted […]
In Memoriam: Evelyn Ford-Connors
BU Wheelock announces the passing of Dr. Evelyn Ford-Connors, a longtime faculty member who was part of the Literacy Education program for many years, including serving as director of the program. She also directed the Donald D. Durrell Reading and Writing Clinic (now the Literacy Collaborative). Dr. Ford-Connors, whose research focused on classroom discourse and […]