05/07/2026 12:01:48 PMErika Heilman, Assistant Professor and Director of the Neuroscience of Leadership ConcentrationDr. Erika Heilman with In the Dandelion Nebula (Photo Credit: Josh Rizkalla, Asst Director of Communications)

This reflection honors our beloved colleague, Dr. Aprille Young, and the enduring ways her presence, leadership, and care continue to shape the William James College community. It accompanies In the Dandelion Nebula, a memorial art installation on view at the College, created with deep love and intention by Aprille’s dear friend, artist, and fellow faculty member, Dr. Erika Heilman. The piece reflects the spirit, values, and influence Aprille brought to her work and relationships, carrying traces of friendship, shared practice, and lasting impact.

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