Home

Bold Ideas Building a Better Future

At Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni are changing society through action. Our academic programs prepare professionals who dismantle systemic barriers and create positive change for all children and families.

Request More Information

Where Research Becomes Action

Innovative, relevant, and timely research. Strong, authentic partnerships. BU Wheelock is home to outstanding researchers whose work is having an impact at Boston University and beyond. We work with our community partners to use that knowledge to address the challenges they face. And our graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to engage in and learn from these partnerships.

Learn More

Latest News

View More

In the Media

View More

Giving Day | April 8, 2026

In all our work, we're grateful to our supporters who join us in the belief that education and positive development are the most powerful tools we have for promoting equity and social justice, and for ensuring that all human beings have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Give Today

By the Numbers

58 K+

Alumni worldwide

95 %

of all applicants were offered a scholarship over the last two years

$ 15.2 M

in external research funds awarded in 2024

View All
Night view of boston

Catalysts for Change

BU Wheelock faculty, staff, students, and alumni write about some of the issues and challenges they care about most. Read our blog to learn more about their perspectives, research findings, and opinions on emerging trends, issues, and developments within their fields.

BU Wheelock Blog

Upcoming Events

Student Events Workshops, Presentations & Conferences Alumni Events Faculty Events Staff Events

April Early Childhood Well-Being Research in Progress

Day: Wednesday Apr 22nd Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm Zoom & Room 250, 2 Silber Way
University Calendar Student Events Faculty Events Staff Events

Sankofa Scholars Research Week

Day: Wednesday Apr 22nd Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm 2 Silber Way, Room 418
University Calendar Student Events Alumni Events Faculty Events Staff Events

Protecting Young Children in Uncertain Times: Conversations with the Dean

Day: Thursday Apr 23rd Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm Zoom/Online
University Calendar Workshops, Presentations & Conferences Alumni Events Faculty Events Staff Events

2026 Curiosity & Learning Conference

Day: Saturday Apr 25th Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
View All

2025

Current Issue