“I knew that my intention was to ultimately get a PhD in psychology and to be a licensed practitioner. I knew what I wanted to do, and I was ready to do what I had to do to get there.” Alum Carissa Coudray (BA ‘18) is pursuing a higher degree in her field. With the help of research opportunities in the psychology department and connections with faculty, she is able to turn her goals into a reality.

On the surface, Minnesota stacks up as one of the healthiest states in the US on average. But it’s also home to some of the nation’s biggest racial and ethnic disparities. Richard Lee and his team of collaborators aim to reduce this gap by focusing on the wellbeing of some of Minnesota’s youngest residents.

“It’s like playing tennis without a net. You always win,” says statistics professor Charles Geyer about conducting unethical research. Discover how Geyer and other professors at the University of Minnesota mobilize the open science movement to inspire appropriate research practices.

Psychology professor Nathan Kuncel discusses whether SAT and ACT tests accurately predict college success on "AirTalk".

Research by new psychology faculty member Richard Landers helps to integrate psychology and computer science.

Research from Traci Mann, professor of psychology, is included in this article about the rebranding of Weight Watchers. Now named WW, the company claims to want to shift its focus away from dieting and more toward wellness. Critics say it's diet culture in disguise.

As a social innovator and team leader, Alexis Yeboah (BA '12, psychology) welcomes young professionals to the Twin Cities and helps them connect to the community. Her liberal arts background helps her see the big picture and appreciate people’s strengths as individuals and global citizens.

Now in our hundredth year, the Department of Psychology, founded in 1917, has been the academic home of many illustrious faculty members including Ellen Berscheid, Irv Gottesman, David Lykken, Paul Meehl, Donald Paterson, B.F. Skinner, and Auke Tellegen. We rank among the top ten psychology departments in the US and have the largest number of undergraduate majors at the University of Minnesota.

“I was not tied down to a major or a specific track in my life,” senior Shivani Venkatesh says. Her interest in psychology and the human mind prepared her for a path she didn’t expect to take, and “being in CLA made that an easy transition.”