News Archive
November 2009
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Renowned Artist Donates Three Sculptures
November 20, 2009
David Bakalar's work is installed on many campuses throughout New England and beyond.
Kyoungho Koh Named Field Hockey Coach of the Year
November 13, 2009
The Wildcats made their first-ever trip to the conference finals this year.
Passion for Action Leadership Award Dinner held at Kennedy Library
November 05, 2009
The Award Dinner supports the growth of the Passion for Action Scholarship program.
President Jackie Jenkins-Scott Participates in the World Innovation Summit for Education
November 03, 2009
Summit held in Doha, Qatar with more than 1,000 education leaders from around the world
October 2009
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Wheelock and MSPP Create Unique Dual-Degrees in Mental Health Counseling.
October 28, 2009
Accelerated programs award bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.
Major motion picture filmed at Wheelock
October 19, 2009
"Social Network" is about the founding of Facebook. Scenes will feature the Campus Center and Student Residence and its adjacent quad.
September 2009
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Men’s Soccer Goalkeeper Turns in Record-Setting Performance
September 18, 2009
Victor Kashouh '12 recorded 29 saves against Suffolk University
Jenzabar Foundation Awards Three Student Groups “Best in Class” Distinctions for Leadership
September 16, 2009
SPARK the Truth, Jumpstart, and Philanthropic Association of Youth were honored
Pilot Program to Prepare Future Teachers of Color
September 03, 2009
Program partners with schools in New York and Boston to expand the pipeline of African American and Hispanic men entering the teaching profession.
Wheelock Welcomes the Class of 2013
September 02, 2009
These first-years bring a wide range of academic achievements, leadership potential, and extracurricular interests to campus.
August 2009
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Professor Diane Levin Receives 2009 Family Advocate Award
August 28, 2009
Diane Levin, professor of early childhood education, has received a 2009 Family Advocate Award.
President Jackie Jenkins-Scott Featured in Color Magazine
August 06, 2009
Wheelock's president is interviewed by New England's premier magazine about professionals of color.
July 2009
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Two New Deans to Lead Realigned Schools
July 09, 2009
School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, and School of Education, Social Work, Child Life and Family Studies to get new leaders.
June 2009
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Graduate Programs in Organizational Leadership Launched
June 18, 2009
Classes start Sept. '09; accepting applications now
Student Retells History of the Muddy River
June 12, 2009
Amy Goods '09 presents the history of the Muddy River, from the construction of the Emerald Necklace to today.
Wheelock College-Singapore Graduates 59 Students
June 11, 2009
President Jackie Jenkins-Scott presented the commencement address.
Learners from Singapore to Participate in Summer Immersion Program
June 04, 2009
The 63 students are enrolled in Wheelock's Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Educational Studies and Leadership at Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
Bahamian Master's Candidates Graduate from Collaborative Program
June 04, 2009
Nineteen master's candidates graduated from Wheelock's first Master of Science Programme in Early Childhood and Elementary Teaching in The Bahamas.
Wheelock Receives Partnership Grant for Early Education Initiative in West Africa
June 03, 2009
This spring the College was awarded a capacity-building grant to create partnerships with higher education institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
May 2009
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Aspire Institute Helps Develop Action Plan to Boost Math and Science Performance of Teachers
May 28, 2009
Aspire is a member of the Higher Education STEM Partnership
New Campus Center Dedicated
May 14, 2009
Boston mayor Thomas Menino attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
April 2009
Back To TopSharrell Brown '11 to Read at Greater Boston Intercollegiate Poetry Festival
April 17, 2009
Students representing 25 area colleges and universities will read from their poetry
Prof. Diane Levin Featured Speaker at Child Life Council’s Annual Conference
April 09, 2009
Prof. Diane Levin Featured Speaker at Child Life Council’s Annual Conference
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Undergraduate and Graduate Summer Courses Announced
April 02, 2009
Academic credits, CEUs, and PDPs are available.
Minor in Sport-Based Youth Development to Launch This Fall
April 02, 2009
Program will provide insights into the impact of sport on children.
March 2009
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2009 Student Policy Fellows Named
March 18, 2009
Wheelock has selected four undergraduate students and one graduate student as 2009 Policy Fellows.
February 2009
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Winter Policy Talks begin March 19
February 17, 2009
Please join us for a series of three discussions regarding immigrant children, families, and the policies that affect them. Presenters will include Wheelock faculty, legislators, practitioners, and community members.
Wheelock Remembers Professor Walter Burke
February 13, 2009
The Wheelock community fondly remembers a beloved professor, Walter Burke, who died of cancer on January 19, 2009.
Wheelock Receives Presidential Recognition for Community Service
February 09, 2009
Wheelock College has been named to the 2008 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities.
Faculty Art Show Opens February 3
February 03, 2009
This exhibition highlights the work of Wheelock faculty members, recently or currently teaching in the Art Department. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2-4 p.m. The exhibition runs through March 7.
January 2009
Back To TopWheelock Family Theatre presents SEUSSICAL beginning Jan. 30
January 30, 2009
A whimsical musical celebrating the imaginative stories of Dr. Seuss!
Peace activist from Northern Ireland next International Visiting Scholar
January 22, 2009
Siobhan Fitzpatrick is the Chief Executive Officer of Early Years, the largest organization in Northern Ireland for young children. Ms. Fitzpatrick and Early Years have hosted the Presidential International Service Learning Program in Belfast for the past four years. This program allows Wheelock students and alumni to learn about helping children who are living in communities affected by violence to heal.
Students Blog from Inauguration
January 15, 2009
Two Wheelock students have been blogging from the historic Inauguration of President Barack Obama. The students attended various inaugural events as part of the prestigious Presidential Inauguration Seminar.
Renowned hip hop scholar Tricia Rose launches spring semester at Half Year Program
January 14, 2009
Tricia Rose Ph.D., a professor of Africana Studies at Brown University, was the keynote speaker Jan. 13 during a daylong series of events that engaged the Wheelock community with issues of culture, education, diversity, gender, and media.
