{"id":82132,"date":"2025-03-27T10:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T14:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/?post_type=bu-article&#038;p=82132"},"modified":"2025-10-09T22:03:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T02:03:26","slug":"women-of-wheelock-alums-who-inspire","status":"publish","type":"bu-article","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/news\/articles\/2025\/women-of-wheelock-alums-who-inspire\/","title":{"rendered":"Women of Wheelock: Alums Who Inspire"},"content":{"rendered":"\t<div class=\"wp-block-editorial-leadin news-block-editorial-leadin has-media has-media-focus-center-middle\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container-lockup\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-leadin-media\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1624\" height=\"1074\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums.png\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums.png 1624w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-900x595.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-1500x992.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-1536x1016.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-1200x794.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-500x331.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-992x656.png 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-1000x661.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Womens-History-Month-Alums-1512x1000.png 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1624px) 100vw, 1624px\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container-words-outer\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container-words-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wp-prepress-tag\">Alumni<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"head\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWomen of Wheelock: Alums Who Inspire\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"deck\">During Women&#8217;s History Month, we celebrate some of our graduates who have been leaders, advocates, entertainers, and more<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-metabar js-block-editorial-metabar news-prepress-layout-metabar\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-metabar-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-metabar-date\">March 27, 2025<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-metabar-comments\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#comments\" class=\"wp-prepress-component-comment-counter label has-no-comments\"><span class=\"wp-prepress-component-comment-counter-zero\"><span>0<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-metabar-credits\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul data-credit-type=\"By\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/news\/authors\/elissa-morales\/\">Elissa Morales<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-prepress-component-metabar-share js-bu-prepress-share-tools\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon-twitter\"><span>Twitter<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon-facebook\"><span>Facebook<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"icon-action\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<p>In celebration of Women\u2019s History Month, we are proud to spotlight the incredible alumnae from BU Wheelock who have made significant and lasting contributions across a wide range of fields. These trailblazers, educators, activists, storytellers, and leaders embody the spirit of excellence, resilience, and innovation that define BU Wheelock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From advocating for social justice and transforming education, to shaping the media landscape and breaking barriers in sports, their achievements continue to inspire and influence generations to come. Join us in honoring their remarkable work and the profound impact they\u2019ve made in their communities and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"900\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82207\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait on young Lucy Wheelock\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock-427x600.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock-587x826.jpg 587w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock-245x344.jpg 245w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock-376x529.jpg 376w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock-485x682.jpg 485w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Lucy-Wheelock-489x688.jpg 489w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Pioneer: Lucy Wheelock<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>The founder of Wheelock College was a visionary in early childhood education who established the institution in 1888 with the mission to train teachers who would make a difference in the lives of children. Her commitment to the intellectual and emotional development of young learners helped shape the field of education and laid the foundation for what is now Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Her legacy lives on through the institution she founded, which continues to impact future generations of educators.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"624\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82216\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Margaret-Hamilton-1-e1743086145424.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Margaret-Hamilton-1-e1743086145424.png 640w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Margaret-Hamilton-1-e1743086145424-615x600.png 615w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Margaret-Hamilton-1-e1743086145424-353x344.png 353w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Margaret-Hamilton-1-e1743086145424-543x529.png 543w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Actress: Margaret Hamilton<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>A beloved actress best known for her iconic role as the Wicked Witch of the West in <em>The Wizard of Oz<\/em>, Hamilton graduated with a degree in education before embarking on her career in acting. Her time at Wheelock helped lay the groundwork for her deep love of the arts, which ultimately led her to Hollywood and a legendary career. Despite her fame in the entertainment world, Hamilton\u2019s early education at Wheelock shaped her understanding of the power of storytelling and performance.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"735\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82208\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson.jpeg\" alt=\"Ruth Batson posed at the camera in a black striped shirt smiling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson-816x600.jpeg 816w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson-768x564.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson-468x344.jpeg 468w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson-720x529.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson-928x682.jpeg 928w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Ruth-Batson-936x688.jpeg 936w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Advocate: Ruth Batson<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>A fierce advocate for civil rights and educational reform, Batson developed a deep commitment to social justice during her time as a student, which shaped her drive to fight for equal educational opportunities and her efforts toward desegregating Boston&#8217;s public schools. Her work continues to inspire those dedicated to creating an equitable society, and her legacy as an advocate for social change remains a powerful influence in the education and human development fields.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2512\" height=\"3200\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82210\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne.jpg\" alt=\"Jean Kilbourne smiling with dark brown hair and a bright blue sweater\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne.jpg 2512w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-471x600.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-1178x1500.jpg 1178w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-768x978.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-1206x1536.jpg 1206w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-1608x2048.jpg 1608w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-648x826.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-270x344.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-415x529.jpg 415w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-535x682.jpg 535w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-810x1032.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-1037x1321.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-540x688.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-831x1058.jpg 831w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-1071x1364.jpg 1071w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-1297x1652.jpg 1297w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-1620x2064.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Jean-Kilbourne-785x1000.jpg 785w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2512px) 100vw, 2512px\" \/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Feminist: Jean Kilbourne<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>Kilbourne, a pioneering scholar and activist, was a pioneer in exploring the harmful effects of media on the portrayal of women. Her groundbreaking work, including the creation of the <em>Killing Us Softly<\/em> film series, critiques the objectification of women in advertising. Kilbourne\u2019s advocacy for media literacy and women\u2019s rights has made her one of the most influential voices in feminist media studies.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82212\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp.jpg\" alt=\"Sheila_Ford_Hamp smiling off camera in a purple blazer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp-992x661.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Sheila-Ford-Hamp-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Game Changer: Sheila Ford Hamp<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>The principal owner of the Detroit Lions NFL team with a passion for breaking down barriers, Hamp is one of the most powerful women in sports leadership. As an influential figure in the sports industry, she continues to use her position to create more opportunities for women in sports management and ownership, serving as a role model for future generations of women leaders.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1530\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82206\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795.jpg\" alt=\"Carol Jenkins smiling at the camera in a pattered black and white jacket\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-588x600.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-1471x1500.jpg 1471w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-768x783.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-810x826.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-337x344.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-519x529.jpg 519w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-669x682.jpg 669w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-1012x1032.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-1295x1321.jpg 1295w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-675x688.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-1037x1058.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-1337x1364.jpg 1337w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Carol-Jenkins-e1743086828795-980x1000.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Newsbreaker: Carol Jenkins<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>Jenkins, a distinguished journalist and advocate for racial and gender equality, has had a lifelong commitment to addressing social justice issues, which she has carried throughout her career. As a TV anchor, producer, and co-founder of the Women&#8217;s Media Center, Jenkins has used her platform to break critical stories and amplify the voices of those often underrepresented in the media.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"271\" height=\"230\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82211\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Kathryn-Lasky-e1743092078684.jpeg\" alt=\"Kathryn Lasky sitting on a cream couch smiling wearing a grey sweater\"\/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Storyteller: Kathryn Lasky<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>Kathryn Lasky, an acclaimed author and storyteller Lasky, has penned over 100 books, including the beloved <em>Guardians of Ga\u2019Hoole<\/em> series. Her education provided her with a foundation for creativity and a passion for writing. Lasky\u2019s stories are known for their deep emotional resonance, complex characters, and imaginative worlds, and she continues to inspire young readers and writers around the world.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle news-block-editorial-listicle has-media\"><article class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-article\"><figure class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"368\" height=\"369\" class=\"bu-blocks-background wp-image-82209\" src=\"\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Deborah-Miranda.jpeg\" alt=\"Deborah Miranda smiling at the camera in a patterned blue sweater\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Deborah-Miranda.jpeg 368w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Deborah-Miranda-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Deborah-Miranda-343x344.jpeg 343w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/wheelock\/files\/2025\/03\/Deborah-Miranda-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/figure><header class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-header-content-hed\">The Historian: Deborah Miranda<\/h3><\/div><\/header><section class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section\"><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-content\"><p>Miranda is a poet and scholar dedicated to preserving the untold stories of Indigenous peoples. She explores and amplifies Indigenous histories through her poetry and scholarship. As an advocate for Indigenous rights, Miranda\u2019s work continues to honor her heritage while challenging dominant narratives, ensuring that the voices of Indigenous communities are heard and remembered.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-editorial-listicle-section-meta\"><p class=\"wp-blocks-components-share-tools\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-action\">Share this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section><\/article><\/section>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-editorial-aside news-block-editorial-aside\">\n<p>Is there a special alumna of BU Wheelock that you&#8217;d like to honor for Women&#8217;s History Month? Please share in the comments!<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In celebration of Women\u2019s History Month, we are proud to spotlight the incredible alumnae from BU Wheelock who have made significant and lasting contributions across a wide range of fields. These trailblazers, educators, activists, storytellers, and leaders embody the spirit of excellence, resilience, and innovation that define BU Wheelock. 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