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[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...
Celebrating Excellence: Faculty Research Awards
The Center for Psychological Science and the Scholarship & Research Committee at William James College have announced the latest internal faculty research award recipients. Dr. Carolyn Rabin, Professor and Director of the Health Psychology Concentration, received a Faculty Seed Grant for her project...
Dr. Robert Kinscherff Authors Boston Globe Letter to the Editor on Raising the Age for Juvenile Offenders
Dr. Robert Kinscherff, a professor in the clinical psychology department at William James College, authored a letter to the editor in The Boston Globe supporting Adrian Walker's column on raising the age for juvenile offenders. He notes that his research shows that young adult brains are similar to those...
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.
Newton Beacon Announces New William James College Trustees
The Newton Beacon announced the addition of two new William James College board members, Sharon Shapiro from Brookline and Dr. Michael Jellinek from Newton. Shapiro, a registered dietician, brings her experience from long-term care facilities and her role as trustee and community liaison at the Ruderman...
Rhode Island Native Pursues Mental Health Counseling Career with William James College's Online Program
For residents of Rhode Island, earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College is now more accessible than ever—thanks to a low-residency, online option to pursue licensure as a mental health counselor. Isabella Neves, who grew up in Lincoln and now resides...
The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts and William James College Partner to Address Black Male Mental Health Via New Initiative
President Rashaan D. Hall, Esq. of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) has launched a Health Equity Initiative, funded by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to address mental health issues among Black men. Partnering with the Center for Workforce Development at William James College, the initiative...
Dr. Julie Ryan Authors Boston Globe Letter to the Editor on Anxiety-Related School Refusal
Dr. Julie Ryan, associate professor and director of the Children and Families of Adversity and Resilience concentration, authored a Letter to the Editor in the June 23, 2024 edition of the Boston Globe, addressing the critical issue of school refusal and anxiety among students.
A Pair of WJC Alums Take Pride in Working with the LGBTQIA+ Population
On the eve of Pride Month, six students from the William James College class of 2024 received rainbow-colored cords to honor their completion of the LGBTQIA+ Studies Concentration. The timing of the May 29 celebration was no accident: In 1999, on the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the federal...
William James College Awarded $150,000 Cummings Foundation Grant
Newton, MA- William James College (WJC) is one of 150 local nonprofits that will share in $30 million through Cummings Foundation’s annual major grants program. The college was selected from a pool of 715 applicants during a competitive review process. It will receive $150,000 over three years in support...
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