2022-11-07 - Markera Jones received this year’s Graduate Student Leadership Award from The Graduate College.

2022-10-07 - New research by Dr. Susu Zhang and a team of researchers provides insights into when bifactor models—a popular statistical method used to explain psychological phenomena—will and will not generate unique results.

2022-10-07 - After a few months of renovation, the Psychology Building atrium reveal is finally here! The 45-foot-long planter at the center of the atrium has been refreshed with new plant varieties. The atrium serves as an open area filled with natural light and is a perfect place for studying. Read more about it here.

2022-09-29 - Michaela Justus is a second-year student majoring in psychology with a minor in criminology, law, and society. She has an interdisciplinary focus “so she can explore the many different psychology topics that UIUC has.” In particular, the intersection of psychology and criminology. Michaela is also on the consulting committee of the American Marketing Association and a member of the “RIP Chords,”...

2022-09-06 - The Psychology Department's Diversity Committee held its first anti-racism event of the 2022-2023 school year. It was a significant first step to seeing real change in the field of psychology. The discussion featured the article "Upending Racism in Psychological Science," written by Buchanan et al. (2020) (article linked below). On Wednesday, September 28th, two reading groups...

2022-09-21 - Dr. Seaton gave a talk titled "The Impact of Racism on Black Youth Development" on Monday, October 3rd, at 3:30 pm in Room 142 in the Psychology Building.  Synopsis: Racism is a pervasive and detrimental force that shapes and influences the development and mental health of Black children and adolescents. Dr. Seaton discussed the implications of her research agenda with attention to the...

2022-09-09 - By Sharita Forrest Illinois News Bureau A team of psychologists representing several universities has created an anti-racist training model for psychologists that will prepare them to dismantle racism in society, as opposed to only teaching coping skills to individuals. The team is also calling upon the psychology discipline to acknowledge the racist theories and practices in its history and the...

2022-11-10 - We are proud to announce the following grants have been awarded to faculty in the Psychology Department during the Fall 2022 semester.

2022-09-07 - The National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter (NASW-IL) is honoring Lynn R. Zakeri, B.S. '95, as the 2022 Social Worker of the Year.  Lynn is the owner of "Lynn Zakeri LCSW Clinical Services, PLLC, in Skokie, Illinois. She uses a cognitive-behavioral approach to work with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. Her style is described as practical,...

2022-09-02 - Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is only as meaningful as our action. The Diversity Science Newsletter offers transparency of our efforts to foster the environment we are committed to, and opportunities to celebrate the work our department community!

2022-09-19 - Educators in psychology have won a grant to enhance specialized faculty career outcomes.

2022-08-19 - We are proud to announce the following grants have been awarded to faculty in the Psychology Department during the Summer 2022 semester.

2022-07-27 -   Dr. Higginbotham will give a live presentation via Zoom on Tuesday, August 16th, at 3:30 pm.  The talk is titled "American Histories of Racism: A Critical Social Context and Perceptual Object." Understanding history is essential to understanding how we have arrived at the present moment. Therefore, from a...

2022-07-14 - Dr. Tamara Brown, who earned her doctorate and master’s degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois will serve as the next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at The University of Texas at Arlington. “As the University’s chief academic officer, Tamara will take responsibility for realizing our central mission of promoting and achieving academic...

2022-07-01 - Written by Diana Yates Illinois News Bureau Photo Credit: Michelle Hassel A new study finds that the more a person stares at themself while talking with a partner in an online chat, the more their mood degrades over the course of the conversation. Alcohol use appears to worsen the problem, the researchers found. Reported in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, the findings point to a...