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Senate President Karen Spilka Awarded an Honorary Degree From William James College

Senate President Karen Spilka, a respected leader and champion for diverse social issues including mental healthcare, juvenile justice, educational equity, and services for the elderly, was recently awarded a doctorate of humane letters, the highest honor bestowed by William James College.

Photographer, Philanthropist and Pepperell Native Michael Carroll Awarded an Honorary Degree From William James College

Michael Carroll, a respected philanthropist, nonprofit innovator, and photographer whose images documented the end of the communist regime in Romania, was recently awarded a doctorate of humane letters, the highest honor bestowed by William James College.

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Applying to graduate school can be intimidating, but your letters of recommendation don't have to be. Here are some tips for asking someone to write a recommendation on your behalf.

William James College Class of 2022 Honored at 42nd Commencement Event

For the 193 students who navigated the unprecedented challenges of pursuing their degrees during a pandemic, coming together for the College’s 42nd Commencement event was not merely a celebration of their accomplishments but proof of their collective resilience.

Talking with Children About School Violence, Advice from School Psychology Professors

In the wake of a school shooting, children look to adults for support, guidance, understanding, and safety. Their questions often come as parents, teachers, and other influential adults are also processing their own grief, fear, and sadness. School Psychology faculty members Drs. Barbara Miller and Jason...

Triple Threat: Ta-Cha Addis, PsyD, is First to Graduate from Three William James College Organizational and Leadership Psychology Programs

Ta-Cha Addis earned her Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology degree in 2016, her Leadership Psychology PsyD in 2020, and most recently, earned her Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching this year, making her the first student to graduate from three Organizational and Leadership Psychology...

OLP Student Instructs Microaggression Workshops for WJC Faculty

Tonya Echols brought her professional and personal experiences to a workshop on microaggressions in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

What's Going on With the Windows?

With classes back in-session on campus, those who have returned to the building these past few weeks may have noticed something different about the exterior – namely, that one room in one corner of the building on the second floor looks to be missing its windows. Those windows are missing, but for...

Student Spotlight: Felicia Agbanyo, Bachelor's Completion Program

Felicia Agbanyo, a student in the Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Human Services completion program, has worked in group homes for individuals with disabilities for the past 11 years. She was inspired to follow in her mother’s footsteps and enter the field after seeing the positive impact...

Season's Greetings From William James College

William James College will be closed Friday, December 24, through Friday, December 31, 2021, giving our community time and opportunity to rest and reconnect with loved ones during the holiday season. We wish all members of our community, and the communities we serve, a happy holiday season.

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