Natick, Mass. – September 16, 2026 -- Franklin Pierce University has partnered with Uwill to expand mental health and wellness support for its graduate students, granting them unlimited access to licensed counselors through Uwill's teletherapy matching platform.
Nearly 40% of graduate students report anxiety or depression symptoms, six times the general population rate
The partnership responds to survey data showing 90% of adults believe the U.S. faces a mental health crisis, with graduate students facing disproportionately high rates of psychological distress tied to academic, career and family pressures.
Uwill's platform delivers immediate counselor matching and 24/7 crisis support
Uwill's proprietary technology connects students with licensed counselors based on individual needs and preferences, offering all modalities of teletherapy, direct 24/7/365 crisis connection, on-demand medical care, prescription management, basic needs support and wellness programming backed by real-time data.
Nicole Newell, Franklin Pierce's Senior Director of Student Wellness and Outreach Education, said the university aims to help graduate students maintain balance while managing academics, careers and family responsibilities.
Uwill now serves more than 5 million students across 1,000-plus institutions worldwide
Uwill's client roster includes Saint Anselm College, Gwinnett Technical College, Princeton University and The Ohio State University. The company ranked #79 on Inc.'s 2025 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., its second consecutive year in the top 100, and was named the #2 fastest-growing company in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal in 2026.