News: Department of Psychology

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Matthew Lachniet works in his lab on campus.
People |

A collection of stories highlighting 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students who made the news in 2019.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students in red caps/gowns hugging at commencement
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president Marta Meana will highlight four graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Class of 2019.

A woman in a flower print shirt stands in front of a row of computers
People |

Honors College Alumna of the Year and faculty member Noelle Lefforge is a four-time alumna of the university.

A woman sits at a desk in a dark room
Campus News |

MGM College Opportunity Program at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ offers a flexible and affordable way for the company's employees to complete their degrees.

Portrait of Dr. Michelle Paul, psychologist and director of The PRACTICE Mental Health Clinic  at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ psychologist Dr. Michelle Paul shares practical ways to put the hope back in the holiday season.

A woman in a karate gi kicks.
People |

Amber Williams, a martial artist set to earn her doctorate in psychology at 23, studies stereotypes and breaks them. Here's how she got to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Woman writing math formula on a white board
Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ helps students overcome their math anxiety.

portrait of woman
People |

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Medical School and its students have been among the beneficiaries.

Pete Reyes poses next to a bookshelf.
People |

A two-time 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alum, Pete Reyes is studying for a third degree while working full time and making indie-electronic albums.

A 3D illustration of the human brain.
Research |

New research unveils the anterior cingulate cortex’s role in memory retrieval and potential implications for dementia treatment.

A portrait of Noelle Lefforge outside on campus
People |

Noelle Lefforge helps a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ mental health clinic reach into rural Nevada while giving graduate students vital training.

award recipients
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students honored with Service-Learning, Community-Based Research, Faculty/Staff Outreach, and Student Service awards.