2019-04-19 - Janice Juraska is Co-Investigator on a grant from the US Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) titled "Role of naturally-occurring vs. synthetic vitamin E in brain using a vitamin E deficient mouse model" (PI: J. Erdman).

2018-08-01 -   We are delighted to announce that Prof. Monica Fabiani has received grant R01 AG059878 from the National Institute of Aging. The project title is "Optical Measures of Cerebral Arterial Function as Predictors of Brain and Cognitive Aging". Inactivity and low cardiorespiratory fitness are among the most important risk factors for cerebral arteriosclerosis (stiffening of the...

2019-03-20 - Up-and-coming faculty in LAS expand how we think about science and humanity

2019-04-17 - Wendy Heller was selected as this year’s winner of the Executive Officer Distinguished Leadership Award. This is a reflection of the exemplary work Wendy does for our department and for the university. Please congratulate Wendy on this outstanding achievement.  

2019-04-17 - Clinical-Community Program Diversity Seminar.  When: 10:50am-12:00pm, every Friday during the Fall and Spring semester (except for the first two Fridays of each semester). Where: Room 819, Psychology Bldg.    For more information, email Catharine Fairbairn (cfairbai@illinois...

2019-04-17 - Results from the latest placement statistics show University of Illinois Psychology majors are in high demand. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites/default/files/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/1_ueqytsg9.jpg?itok=bscX6YGJ","video_url":"https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/media/t/1_ueqytsg9/112350321","settings":{"responsive":1,"width":"700","height":"394","autoplay":0},"...

2017-11-01 - Mikhail Lyubansky has been selected to receive the 2017 Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Award for Teaching & Mentoring in Diversity as a recognition of his tireless efforts in advocating for inclusion and access at Illinois. The award is given in honor of Dr. Larine Y. Cowan, past director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Access (ODEA) at the University of...

2012-08-15 - Donald Swift (1924-1993) was the first student to graduate from the University of Illinois using the services of the Disability Resources & Educational Services program. A scholarship was established in his honor to recognize students of merit. The Donald W. Swift...

2014-08-15 - "The APA MFP is an innovative, comprehensive and coordinated training, mentoring and career development program that enhances psychological and behavioral outcomes of ethnic minority communities. MFP is committed to increasing the number of ethnic minority professionals in the field and advancing our understanding of the life experiences of ethnic minority communities." Fellows are also given an...

2014-08-15 - This award provides support for advanced graduate and post-doctoral scholars whose research is focused on Native American children's development. The award includes year-long mentorship with an established researcher in the scholar's area of focus and funding for training opportunities and travel to visit their mentor. As a NCRE Scholar, Angela is working with two Native American research mentors...

2014-08-15 - Andrew’s research examines: a) the impact of marginality on the health and life outcomes of ethnic minority populations, and b) the collective processes by which members of these populations are resilient in the face of marginality (e.g., counterspace involvement). Andrew was mentored by Carla Hunter and his dissertation title was: More than Meets the Eye: Exploring a Black Cultural Center as a...

2015-08-15 - Each year the campus recognizes outstanding contributions in public engagement to address critical societal issues. The PSC Advocacy Project engages undergraduate and graduate students in an intensive advocacy program serving women survivors of intimate partner violence, and girls at high risk of involvement in the juvenile justice system. The majority of the Project's clients are women and girls...

2015-08-15 - Suvarna Menon, a doctoral student in the Clinical/Community program, has been selected as a 2015 honoree by the Women's Resources Center within the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations on campus in recognition of her invaluable work on behalf of women internationally. The Women’s Center, within the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations on campus, recognizes invaluable work...

2015-08-15 - This American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) award honors psychologists who have made outstanding contributions to the professional development of ethnic minority graduate students. Part of what makes this award so special and significant is that current students, who are also members of APAGS, must make the nominations. It is clear that Dr. Hunter’s...

2015-08-15 - Andrew’s research examines: a) the impact of marginality on the health and life outcomes of ethnic minority populations, and b) the collective processes by which members of these populations are resilient in the face of marginality (e.g., counterspace involvement). Andrew was mentored by Carla Hunter and his dissertation title was: More than Meets the Eye: Exploring a Black Cultural Center as a...