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From Newton to San Juan: Lucero Latino Mental Health Program Scholars Shine on a National Stage
In mid-October, when the annual conference of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) commenced in San Juan, Puerto Rico, William James College was well represented. In total, eleven current students and one recent graduate made the 1,600-mile trip due south to present slivers of their scholarly work via five poster presentations accepted from a pool of juried submissions. Following the group’s return to New England, a pair of conference participants shone a spotlight on the unique mental health needs of the Latino community and how William James College is working to meet them.
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Leaders to Convene at William James College Forum on September 20 to Develop Solutions to Opioid Crisis
NEWTON (Sept. 5, 2018) – William James College, a leader in educating the next generation of mental health professionals, today announced it will convene a public forum on Sept. 20 focused on novel treatments and early intervention programs aimed at curbing the opioid epidemic that continues to devastate...
William James College Hires Andre Ravenelle
Ravenelle, superintendent of Fitchburg Public Schools, has been named Executive Director of Teachers21, a William James College organization
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".
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