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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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50th Anniversary Entering Class Marks Largest in College's History
For five decades, the commencing of classes each fall has been a celebration of students choosing William James College and a career in psychology. In this 50th anniversary year, the College welcomed the largest and most diverse entering class in its history. By the numbers, this includes 330 new students—which...
A Foundation for the Future: How One Busy Professional Found a Path Forward with the Bachelor’s Program in Psychology and Human Services
In the two decades since his graduation from high school, Luciano Tellez, a 2022 graduate of the BS in Psychology and Human Services program, has traversed a far-from-typical path toward higher education. Keen on achieving the comfort of a stable career —in a field like computer engineering—he attended...
9 Reasons to Choose School Psychology at William James College
If you are considering a career in school psychology, learn more about the rewarding field and why William James College's MA/CAGS in School Psychology might be the best fit for you.
Integrating 'Inside Out' into Therapy: Insights from William James College Faculty
This summer’s box-office hit, “Inside Out 2” hit close to home for parents and children, specifically tweens and teens dealing with anxiety. In mid-August, the New York Times published an article titled “How ‘Inside Out’ and Its Sequel Changed Therapy.” The article noted how the caricature...
[Almost] Two Decades Deep: A Brief History of the Brenner Center
The article outlines the history and development of the Dr. Leon O. Brenner Center for Psychological Assessment and Consultation at William James College. Founded in the late 1990s by Samuel J. Moncata PsyD with a vision to serve marginalized communities, the center has grown from a small teaching tool...
8 Tips to Succeed in Your Online Program
Taking online courses can look very different from being in a classroom, but that shouldn't keep you from enrolling. Our team put together 8 tips to help you succeed in an online program.
2024 Commencement Speaker Address
William James College Forty-fourth Commencement address by Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, with an introduction by Organizational and Leadership Psychology Department Chair, Suzanne Devlin, PhD.
Fifty Years Ago: A Reflection from Dr. Bruce Weiss
50 years ago, a few psychologists supported by the Massachusetts Psychological Association, founded the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP)-the mother of William James College. Three years later in September 1977, 46 courageous students, joined 10 faculty in the grand experiment that...
The Unlikeliest of Journeys: William James College Twice Provides a Path Forward for One Reluctant Student
Prior to landing at William James College, Ryan Duquette’s educational path had been hectic and messy—not unlike the birth of his first child which, in retrospect, caused his life’s purpose to snap into sharp focus. “It was not at all a fairy tale experience” the Behavioral Health Service Corps....
Which Admissions Event is Right for Me?
As you are researching colleges, you might be wondering which admissions event to attend. Our admissions team put together this guide to William James College events to make the admissions process easier.
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