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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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Bridging the Gap Between Teaching and Mental Health: School Psychology alumna, Elisa Huerta, shares her career journey
Elisa Huerta, 2023 graduate of the school psychology MA/CAGS program at William James College (WJC), worked as a high school biology teacher in New York City for four years, but soon realized the best parts of her job were the conversations she was having with her students rather than the actual instruction....
William James College Graduate Named 2024 School Psychologist of the Year by the National Association of School Psychologists
Wendy Price PsyD, a 2015 graduate of the School Psychology doctoral program at William James College, has been named 2024 School Psychologist of the Year by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for her exceptional contributions to the field.
Back to School and Beyond: Bachelor's Completion Program Transformed Elaine Dasilva's Relationship with Education
Elaine Dasilva took on the challenge of going back to school. She has gone from anxiety and self-doubt in the classroom to being one semester away from graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from William James and wanting to apply to the College’s PsyD in Clinical Psychology...
Choosing School Psychology: Scholarship Recipient Uses Lived Experience to Aid Others
Ashley Herrera, first-year student in the School Psychology MA/CAGS program, was recently awarded a scholarship from the Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program—in recognition of her strong clinical skills, knowledge of evidence-based and inclusive practices, and interest...
Student Spotlight: Nuria Martinez, PsyD in Leadership Psychology Program
Get to know Nuria Martinez, a student in the PsyD in Leadership Psychology program. Hear about her career goals and why she chose WJC.
Top 10 Common Scholarship Questions
Our admissions team assembled the most frequently asked questions about scholarships to help you during the application process.
Expanding and Strengthening the Mental Health Workforce in Schools
A $5.9 million-dollar grant—the largest in the history of William James College—will make a significant and immediate impact in public K-12 schools throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
DESE Awards BHELS Contract to Lead Teacher Diversification Training
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded William James College’s Center for Behavioral Health, Equity, and Leadership in Schools (BHELS) a one-year, $425,000 contract to support the development of a diverse and culturally responsive educator workforce across...
Massachusetts School Psychologists Association Bestows Top Honors on William James Community Members at Annual Conference
A pair of William James College community members were recognized for their significant and ongoing contributions to the field of school psychology by the Massachusetts School Psychologists Association (MSPA) at the organization’s annual conference in late October 2023. Top honors were bestowed upon...
Student Spotlight: Julia McGuire, School Psychology MA/CAGS Program
Get to know Julia McGuire, a student in the School Psychology MA/CAGS program. Hear about her career goals and why she chose WJC.
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