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Director of Counseling and Psychological Services David Walden was a co-presenter of a recent webinar hosted by the Association of College Counseling Center Directors.

Here are the first quarter’s national news coverage highlights. They include several essays co-authored by President Wippman, expert commentary on a variety of topics from the Federal Reserve to butterflies. and feature stories on counseling center, career center, and Levitt Center programs.

February’s news highlights ranged from features on career connections and peer-counseling to immersive education and academic freedom.

National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. Here are the second quarter’s news coverage highlights.

Highlights of May’s coverage have been compiled by the Media Relations Office.

From coups to COVID-19, faculty, staff, and students have presented their views and expertise in major news outlets throughout the year addressing myriad topics reflecting the breadth of their research.

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services David Walden was recently elected to the national board of directors of the Association of University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD).

Pointing to the well-documented recent rise in anxiety and depression among young adults, University Business magazine featured changes Hamilton has made in its health and wellness services to address student needs.

A paper titled “College Counseling Center Study Reveals Widespread Care Provider Burnout Driven by COVID-19,” co-authored by Director of Counseling and Psychological Services and Lecturer in Psychology David Walden, was recently published by Mantra Health.

During the course of the pandemic, Hamilton’s Counseling Center has had to quickly adapt to better meet the needs of students navigating social restrictions and a high-stress environment. We asked David Walden, director of counseling and psychological services, some questions related to all that. This is what he had to say, edited for length and clarity.