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From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage
In mid-October, when the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico, William James College was well represented. In total, eleven current students and one recent graduate made the 1,600-mile trip due south to present slivers of their scholarly work via five poster presentations accepted from a pool of juried submissions. Following the group’s return to New England, a pair of conference participants shone a spotlight on the unique mental health needs of the Latino community and how William James College is working to meet them.
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The Power of Empathy: Why It’s an Essential Skill for Educators
Empathy is one of the most powerful tools educators can use to support students’ growth, emotional well‑being, and engagement. We’re excited to share that Angel Kendall, a doctoral student in the Organizational Leadership Psychology program at William James College, recently discussed this topic...
Multicultural Education Inspires School Psychology Alumna to Bring Her Skills Across the Globe
Meet Mary Fusco, a 2018 graduate of the School Psychology MA/CAGS program, who was inspired to take her career abroad because of her multicultural experiences and education at William James College.
Rhode Island Foundation Awards $500,000 to William James College to Launch Behavioral Health Service Corps–Rhode Island
William James College (WJC), a leader in education and workforce development in the field of behavioral health, announced that the Rhode Island Foundation has awarded the College a $500,000 grant to expand its innovative Behavioral Health Service Corps (BHSC) into Rhode Island. The three-year award will...
Keeping Kids in Schools: How School Psychologists Can Help
Dr. Elana Wolkoff, Associate Professor of School Psychology at William James College, has researched and addressed chronic absenteeism throughout her career. Wolkoff shares her expertise on why chronic absenteeism occurs and how school psychologists, teachers, and administrators can work together to...
Introducing the Haitian Mental Health Network
The Haitian Mental Health Network serves as a vital bridge, connecting Haitian individuals and families with the mental health support they need while promoting culturally sensitive practices within the broader mental health landscape.
Providing Accessible Learning and Meaningful Connections in the Online Space
At a time when we are facing a shortage of mental health professionals, leaving approximately one third of the United States’ population living in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for mental health, access to high-quality education and training is a priority to expand the workforce.
The AI-Powered Professors: Preparing Students for a ‘Human-AI’ Workforce
The era of an integrated human-AI workforce is here and William James College’s organizational and leadership psychology faculty are preparing students, and each other, for the impact of AI in classrooms and workplaces.
BHSC Partner Spotlight: Q&A with Tara Sagor, Senior Director of Training & Development, Justice Resource Institute
JRI and William James College share similar core values: trauma-informed practice, social justice, community-based care, and a commitment to workforce development and underserved and marginalized populations. We saw a partner who understands the complexity of our clients’ lived experiences and the...
Turning Conflict into Connection: Isabelle Morley PsyD on Building, Repairing, and Sustaining Relationships
For close to a decade, Isabelle Morley, PsyD, has been helping folks turn conflict into connection. As an undergrad, the Peace and Justice Studies major was determined to pursue a career in law or psychology; being introduced to William James College solidified her path. Morley’s passion for working...
NAMI and You: Adventures in Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy
Ken Duckworth, MD is no stranger to the William James College community. In mid-June, the double-board certified psychiatrist was one of three honorary degree recipients at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony; last month, the chief medical officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) came to...
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