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Dr. Jason Kaplan Authors Boston Globe Letter to the Editor on How to Tackle School Absenteeism
Dr. Jason Kaplan, associate professor and chair of the School Psychology Department at William James College, published a letter to the editor in the August 13, 2026 issue of The Boston Globe. He highlighted why school psychologists play a key role in spotting barriers to attendance.
Dr. Shira Fishman Authors Blog Post on Psychology's Blind Spot: Jewish Mental Health
Dr. Shira Fishman, associate professor and inaugural director of the Jewish Mental Health concentration at William James College, published a blog post in The Times of Israel. In it, Fishman shares why Jewish experiences, including shared history, culture, ancestry, and exposure to antisemitism, warrant...
What is Mental Performance Consulting? Q&A with Program Director, Dr. Laura A. Hayden
Are you interested in the field of mental performance consulting and helping those who perform in high pressure environments? We sat down with program director, Dr. Laura A. Hayden, to learn more about mental performance consulting and the programs at William James College.
Boston Business Journal Names William James College One of Massachusetts 2026 Best Places to Work
For the second year in a row, the Boston Business Journal has named William James College to its 2026 Best Places to Work — the BBJ’s exclusive ranking of the Massachusetts companies that have built outstanding work environments for their people.
William James College to Launch Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology in Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and its Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee (AASSC) has authorized William James College (WJC) to offer an in-person Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology program in Rhode Island. The program will be based at the Roger...
Partner Spotlight: Autism Allies
Autism Allies is an insurance funded organization that provides services in applied behavior analysis to individuals diagnosed with autism and Down syndrome. At Autism Allies, our mission is anchored in a simple but powerful philosophy: "We think progress." Achieving true progress, however, requires...
Three Lives of Impact, One Uncommon Honor: The Stories Behind Commencement's Honorary Degree Recipients
William James College celebrated Commencement on Sunday, June 14, 2026. This year’s honorary degree recipients, chosen for enduring impact in their respective fields, include a business leader and philanthropist; a psychologist and expert in behavioral health workforce development; and an attorney...
How Father Figures Can Support Emerging Adult Men’s Mental Health All Year Long
Father's Day often shines a spotlight on dads' roles during childhood—coaching sports teams, helping with homework, and teaching life lessons. But the influence of father figures doesn't end with adolescence. Emerging adulthood, broadly defined as the period between ages 16 and 29, is marked by major...
Partner Spotlight: The NEEDS Center
The NEEDS Center’s mission is to provide education, training and support to individuals with developmental disabilities to assist them to live as independently as possible. Their philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PBS). Partnering with...
7 Reasons We Love Boston (and why you should too!)
Whether you're living, working, or just exploring Boston, there is so much to enjoy. Here are our top seven reasons why we love Boston, plus some fun facts and recommendations on things to do in the city.
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