News: 2021
October 27, 2021
A new study finds that limiting access lessens some negative effects of social media use among younger users.
September 22, 2021
At the start of the academic year, five Wellesley College students began internships at WCW through the Class of 1967 Internship Program.
September 8, 2021
Together with academic, NGO, and private sector partners, WCW will hold two workshops to address human trafficking in Liberia.
September 3, 2021
Kathryn Wheeler, Ed.D., is among 70 individuals and groups being recognized by Big Sister Boston for their enduring commitment to believing in girls.
September 1, 2021
Middle school students learned about STEM concepts and healthy social media use during a workshop hosted by the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab.
May 26, 2021
Peggy McIntosh, Ph.D., was honored for her decades of work naming and breaking down systems of privilege and oppression.
April 26, 2021
We are looking for middle school girls to participate in a free virtual summer learning program that begins on July 19, 2021.
April 8, 2021
A statement about the future of Open Circle, our social and emotional learning program.
March 17, 2021
Our statement on the senseless killings of eight people in Atlanta.
March 8, 2021
Research Scientist Autumn Green, M.Ed., Ph.D., spoke at a hearing of the Oregon State Senate Committee on Education about a proposed bill to collect and report data on college students who are parents.
February 24, 2021
A recently published journal article explores social media’s role in influencing adolescents' attitudes toward body image.
