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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 government first recognized Gay & Lesbian Pride Month; since then, the Pride moniker—like the flag—has evolved to include more and more marginalized groups. The new tradition of rainbow cord distribution, conceived of to recognize what has become a burgeoning area of study on campus, was more than apropos: Since last June, when Colleen Deely became the first student to graduate with a concentration in LGBTQIA+ Studies, the cohort has grown exponentially to include one Clinical PsyD and five Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduates—a figure that’s poised to double come fall.
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William James College Names Fitchburg Schools Superintendent Andre Ravenelle Executive Director of Teachers21
Newton, MA – Andre Ravenelle, superintendent of Fitchburg Public Schools, has been named the new Executive Director of Teachers21, a William James College organization that offers customized professional development for academic leaders.
Ravenelle, ex-Fitchburg schools superintendent, takes job with Teachers21
Read more about Andre’s new role and what it means for Teachers21 and William James College in the Sentinel & Enterprise
Addressing mental health issues critical to boosting academic success
This article from Education Dive details how William James College and Teachers21 are working to implement built-in mental health treatment in schools from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Agreement allows internships in Institute of Neurosciences
During President Nick Covino's trip to Ecuador, a partnership was signed with La Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil. They manage four major hospitals, including El Instituto de Neurociencias
JP’s Husband & Wife Reverends Receive Honorary Degrees from William James College
During the 2018 Commencement, we awarded honorary degrees to Jamaica Plain residents, Rev. Drs. Ray Hammond and Gloria White-Hammond for their dedication to improving the lives of at-risk youth. “The work of Reverend Drs. Ray Hammond and Gloria White-Hammond is truly admirable,” said Dr. Nicholas...
School Psychologists: In a class of their own
Arlene Silva, chair of our School Psychology Department, explains in this piece from New England Psychologist how increased awareness of the potential for crisis has impacted the way school psychologists are trained.
William James College acquires Teachers21: Aims to make schools a better place for students
by Phyllis Hanlon, New England Psychologist
Red flag bill: Mass. Governor Charlie Baker signs "extreme risk" gun bill
Dr. Robert Kinscherff, professor at William James College and chairman of the American Psychological Association's task force on gun violence and prevention, explains why this is "a win".
Walpole Resident Ethan Pollack, PhD Receives Honorary Degree
Dr. Pollack, associate professor at William James College, received an honorary degree during the College's 38th Commencement
Brookline Resident Benaree Wiley Receives Honorary Degree
Benaree Wiley, Principal of The Wiley Group delivered the 38th Commencement Address for William James College
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