Education and Social Policy News & Events

See news and events in Merrimack College’s School of Education and Social Policy. 

News

October 31, 2025
| By: Michael Cronin
Chuck Helm ’24 M’26 has five years of experience helping veterans find stable housing and mental health services.
October 24, 2025
| By: Michael Cronin
More than 350 registered attendees enjoyed family-friendly and educational astronomy activities.
September 5, 2025
| By: Michael Cronin
Grace Stein ’27 previously served as chair of SGA’s residence life committee.
May 12, 2025
| By: Joseph O'Connell
Following approval by the New England Commission of Higher Education, the College will offer a Doctor of Education degree beginning in fall 2025.
March 28, 2025
| By: Michael Cronin
Rosanna Antonelli MEd’26 is looking to supplement her career as an academic support for first- and second-grade special education at Silver Hill Elementary School in Haverhill, Mass.
February 20, 2025
| By: Tess Abboud
M.Ed. in School Counseling alumni return to campus to celebrate their achievements and offer current students valuable career insights and graduate school advice.
February 13, 2025
| By: Tess Abboud
MSW alumni, students and faculty come together to celebrate the program’s accreditation and the accomplishments of recent graduates.
September 6, 2024
| By: Michael Cronin
This month, Isabel Fernandes ’21, M’22, M’23 began her second year teaching at Lafayette School in Everett, Mass.
May 23, 2024
| By: Joseph O'Connell
An associate professor in the School of Education and Social Policy, Stephanie Garrone-Shufran was nominated by both students and peers for the 2024 edition of Merrimack College’s teacher of the year award.
May 3, 2024
| By: Michael Cronin
More than 200 students representing all five schools proudly presented at locations across campus research work and projects across various disciplines.

Events

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Graduate Admission Virtual Information Session

Join our graduate admission counselors online and learn about our graduate and doctoral programs, fellowship opportunities, scholarships, application details, and more!

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Graduate Admission Virtual Information Session

Join our graduate admission counselors online and learn about our graduate and doctoral programs, fellowship opportunities, scholarships, application details, and more!

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Notable & Quotable

Drs. Seitchik, Parent and Hardway Publish Study on Team-Based Learning

A collaborative study by Drs. A. E. Seitchik, J. D. Parent and C. Hardway was published in the Journal on Excellence in College Teaching. Their article, “A study of the effectiveness of using team-based learning in college courses,” examines innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and success.

Dr. Ward Recognized for Leadership

Dr. Elaine Ward was inducted  into The Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship in recognition of her research and scholarly contributions to her field in July 2025.  The Academy "recognizes exceptional leaders who unite academics and communities to benefit society."

Newsweek Interviews Dr. Hayden

Dr. Karen Hayden was quoted in Newsweek on June 3, 2025,  on the topics of gender norms, femininity and the rise of female shooters in the United States.