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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ psychology professor Anthony Coy discusses how AI is shaping parasocial relationships, filling emotional voids, and changing how we connect with technology.

October 29, 2025Faculty News

The five-year project, a collaboration with several community organizations, is designed to reduce family stress by testing effective strategies to strengthen parental relationships and create supportive home environments.

October 29, 2025Research

Kitija Laksa (Psychology BA 2019) was recently inducted into the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Athletic Hall of Fame in the Class of 2025. She was a star basketball player at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. Her accomplishments include leading the NCAA in free throw percentage with a 96.5 percent mark in 2017-18 when she missed just four times in 115 attempts.

October 8, 2025Accomplishments, Alumni News

CNS doctoral student Tara Perreault was interviewed October 1 on Fox News' Charley’s World in segments on Busch Gardens’ Howl O Scream. Tara gave a clear explanation of the physiological reasons why people enjoy being scared AND gave a great shout out to the CNS program.

October 1, 2025Research

University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬: A Preeminent Research University

Two College of Arts and Sciences alumni earn ‘Distinguished Alumni’ status

Of this year’s three Distinguished Alumni recipients, two of them hail from the College of Arts and Sciences.

September 24, 2025Alumni News

August 12, 2025Research

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Distinguished professor of psychology earns national recognition

Each year, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology picks one person from around the globe for its Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award.

May 28, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News

Dr. Edelyn Verona

Edelyn Verona receives 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award

Edelyn Verona has received the 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award. While service of all kinds is valued, the award places special emphasis on service carried out in the nominee’s professional capacity that clearly addresses the goals of the Kosove Society.

May 19, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News

Jake Switzer in graduation gown and cap

24 Psychology Majors Receive ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Highest Academic Recognition at Spring 2025 Commencement

24 Psychology majors were named King O'Neal Scholars at ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬'s Spring 2025 Commencement. Jake Switzer was also chosen as the undergraduate speaker at the ceremony.

May 15, 2025Accomplishments

Vision Sciences Society is proud to award Dr. Thomas Sanocki as one of the recipients with the 25th Anniversary Founder’s Awards in recognition of his seminal roles in launching the highly successful Society.

May 7, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News

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Two CAS faculty honored with research excellence awards

Each year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant. This year's CAS recipients include Dr. Diana Rancourt, an associate professor and Director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in the Department of Psychology.

April 29, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

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ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Psychological Services Center filling mental health services gap for community

At the ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.

April 29, 2025Accomplishments

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