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Ever wondered what professors in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota listen to? A recent article by the Minnesota Daily titled, “Professors’ Playlist…

Congratulations to Cheryl Olman, PhD, associate and Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota, and Jesse…

Hannah Schmitz is a recent graduate of our Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and the first alumni we are spotlighting in our new Alumni Spotlight.

Registration, events, and research, oh my! Get ready for registration season with the Scoop

CLA's Public Life Project will focus on creating civic engagement and developing open conversation among students on campus.

Finch, starring Tom Hanks, will be released on Apple TV+ on November 5, 2021. It's about a man who embarks on a moving journey to find a new home for his unlikely family - a…

"We need more people willing to question their own beliefs and the beliefs of others," says Associate Professor of Psychology Richard Landers, who helps organizations harness…

The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. 

How Christine Cao was supported in her time at the College of Liberal Arts and prepared for a career.

The Department of Psychology would like to congratulate the most recent graduates student (Giordano and Tian) that have completed their long journey to a PhD.

Congratulations to Sylia Wilson, PhD, assistant professor, and McKnight Land-Grant Professor in the Institute of Child Development, for receiving a grant of $6 million for the…

Elaea Purmalietis, now a senior in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota, was first introduced to the field of psychology by her mother, who herself…

Believe it or not, ghost hunting is a true hobby and belief for some. But, what does science have to say about the supernatural? In a Star Tribune article titled, “What is the…

Lauren was drawn to the collaborative environment of the psychology department, exploring her interests with like-minded people.

Adam found a perfect fit at the University of Minnesota thanks to one of the psychology department's unique specialization areas.

Rafael has found a home in the psychology department's strong political psychology program.

Amanda has used her knowledge of psychology to train dogs and start her own dog-training company.

Adrienne is a student, research assistant, editorial board member, and a team leader with CLA's First Year Experience program.

As an international student and psychology major, Carrie Kuang (BA ’16) was prepared to study the culture around her. But what started as a natural consequence of moving from…

Many have heard of the term Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but what about Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG)? “Finding growth in the aftermath of post-traumatic stress…