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Faculty Spotlight: Shannon M. Arthur Joins ABA Faculty
For Shannon M. Arthur, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, a dislike of rodents proved the unlikely impetus for her current area of expertise. While studying traditional child psychology as an undergrad, Arthur encountered a course that required the use of operant conditioning (B.F. Skinner’s theory that consequences...
William James College Announces Metrowest Health Foundation Grant
William James College (WJC) will launch BHSC–Bridge (The Bridge Program), a new Behavioral Health Service Corps (BHSC) initiative thanks to generous support from the Framingham Union Grants Panel of the MetroWest Health Foundation. The Bridge Program is designed to promote continuing education and...
Spirence and William James College Announce Partnership to Advance Leadership-Driven Preventative Mental Health in the Workplace
Spirence, the pioneering preventative mental health platform, today announced a strategic partnership with William James College to advance leadership-driven preventative mental health in the workplace. Grounded in the belief that whole-person leaders shape workplace culture, the partnership focuses...
New Trustees Named to William James College Board
William James College today announced the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Julie A. Rosen, an executive search firm principal focused on the healthcare and nonprofit sectors and Fernando Alonso, a skilled educator and administrator with significant background in operations and financ...
Dr. Carolyn Rabin Authors Globe Letter on Unique Mental Health Needs of Young Cancer Patients
Dr. Carolyn Rabin, professor in the clinical psychology department and director of the clinical health psychology concentration at William James College, published a letter to the editor in the January 18, 2026 issue of the Boston Globe. She shared insights on the importance of mental health services...
The Power of Empathy: Why It’s an Essential Skill for Educators
Empathy is one of the most powerful tools educators can use to support students’ growth, emotional well‑being, and engagement. We’re excited to share that Angel Kendall, a doctoral student in the Organizational Leadership Psychology program at William James College, recently discussed this topic...
Multicultural Education Inspires School Psychology Alumna to Bring Her Skills Across the Globe
Meet Mary Fusco, a 2018 graduate of the School Psychology MA/CAGS program, who was inspired to take her career abroad because of her multicultural experiences and education at William James College.
Class of 2025 Honored at 45th Commencement
Though it’s hard to capture the full weight of a day like Commencement in words, President Nicholas Covino’s opening address may have expressed it best when he told the crowd of graduates, family, and friends that Commencement at William James College was about compassion.
Rhode Island Foundation Awards $500,000 to William James College to Launch Behavioral Health Service Corps–Rhode Island
William James College (WJC), a leader in education and workforce development in the field of behavioral health, announced that the Rhode Island Foundation has awarded the College a $500,000 grant to expand its innovative Behavioral Health Service Corps (BHSC) into Rhode Island. The three-year award will...
William James College Celebrates 50 Years of Impact
On May 8, more than 200 guests gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston to mark William James College’s 50th anniversary. The evening offered a joyful reflection on five decades of advancing mental health and an inspiring look toward the College’s future.
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