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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...
Do I Need a Degree in Psychology to Apply to Graduate School?
What degree, career background, experiences, or prerequisites you need are common questions during the application process. Read our blog to learn more about admissions requirements for graduate programs at William James College.
Building a (Clinical) Foundation in the Field
Charting the Field Education Journey for Students in the Clinical Psychology PsyD Program. Matching Clinical PsyD students with hands-on learning and training opportunities is a perennial task for Mary Ann Mullin, PhD, and her colleagues in Clinical Field Education. As Director of the College’s largest...
Student Profile: Emma Rizzo—Climbing the Career Ladder at William James College
Pursuing a career in behavioral health has long been the goal for Emma Rizzo. Growing up, deep involvement in caring for her grandmother cemented Rizzo’s desire to work with the geriatric population. Since embarking on her post-secondary education, career ladder opportunities at William James College...
Serving the Mental Health Needs of the Underserved: Meet our 2025-2026 CMGMH Fellows and Scholarship Awardees
Reflecting the College’s commitment to promoting social justice and addressing mental health disparities among historically marginalized populations in the U.S., the College awards six new scholarships each academic year to students who are recognized as CMGMH Fellows. This scholarship program is generously...
Fall 2025 Enrollment Update: Geographic Diversity for the Win!
With the new academic year underway, one thing is abundantly clear: Word of William James College—and the good work happening on campus and at field sites throughout Greater Boston—has spread far beyond the confines of the Commonwealth. Among this year’s entering class, 31% are first generation...
Course Spotlight: Interventions When Working With LGBTQIA+ People and Their Families
Over the summer, an impressive turnout for COU CN632—Interventions When Working With LGBTQIA+ People and Their Families reassured Sarah VanMattson, PhD that mental health clinicians-in-training understand this population has unique needs and crave the expertise to adequately meet them. Given the growing...
Guiding Students to Graduate School: A resource for faculty mentors and advisors
If your students are expressing interest in graduate school, check out this resource for how to have valuable conversations and support these students.
Ideas Change Everything: Members of the OLP Department Take to the TEDx Stage
After more than six months of collaboration and careful planning, seven speakers with ties to the Organizational and Leadership Psychology (OLP) Department took to the stage on Saturday, March 29 for the inaugural TEDxWilliam James College event—one aimed at inspiring others to rise, to challenge,...
Shining a Spotlight on Mental Health Disparities: Multicultural and Global Perspectives (CLI AC600)
Shani Turner, PhD, grew up in Boston and earned a trio of degrees in psychology to give back to her community. Early in her teaching career, Turner poured a passion for multiculturalism—gleaned through her research focus on mental health outcomes for communities of color—into an elective at the small...
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