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The power of validation in helping people stay positive
Telling a distressed friend or family member something as simple as “I understand why you feel that way” can go a long way toward helping loved ones feel better, new research by Jennifer Cheavens,…
Psychology Alum: Kalee Brenner
"Being open to positions that don’t seem like typical ‘psychology’ careers” is what led Kalee to her current position. Kalee is a Student Financial Services Specialist, and loves being part of the…
Psychology Alum: Eric Sullivan
"Making a difference in others' lives, opportunities to solve problems creatively, [and] great opportunities for continuing education and growth" are a few of things Eric loves about his career as a…
Psychology Alum: Halley Clarke
Halley is a school counselor at Columbus Preparatory Academy, a K-11 charter school in Columbus, Ohio. She completed her B.A. Psychology degree in 2015 and her M.A. Counselor Education degree in 2017…
Racial Justice and Intro to Psychology: An article featuring Melissa Beers
Dr. Melissa Beers, program director for Psychology 1100, was interviewed by the College of Arts and Sciences to discuss her ALX grant and what this means for the course content of Introduction to…
Psychology Alum: Courtney Benjamin Wolk
Courtney L. Benjamin Wolk Ph.D., was recently named the 2020 recipient of the Judy E. Hall Early Career Psychologist Award. The annual award is given to a National Register psychologist with less…
Psychology Alum: Brian King
After earning a BA in Psychology, Brian continued his education at OSU to pursue his MHA in Health Services Management & Policy. Brian then worked at Akron Children’s Hospital, gaining experience in…
Psychology Alum: Mike Aronoff
After earning a BA in Psychology, Mike attended Nova Southeastern University where he would obtain a Master and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Mike then completed a Predoctoral Internship at the…
Andy Leber Receives 3-Year Grant from NSF
Andy Leber, Associate Professor of Psychology, has received a 3-year, $548,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, titled "Developing a comprehensive profile of attentional control strategy."…