Academics Psychology What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Psychology at Denison University. Navigate Psychology About Degree Requirements Courses Research Honors & Awards Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff - All - Alumni Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Faculty Internships Student News Workshops & Info Sessions 2019 AlumniCharles Pugsley '09, Independent Bookstore OwnerA true student of the liberal arts, cinema and psychology double major Charles Pugsley '09 owns an independent, pop-up bookstore.Date: August 7, 2019 Featured News Recent graduate awarded year-long fellowship to MoroccoDenison University graduate Laura Robinson has been awarded a year-long fellowship to Casablanca, Morocco.Date: July 16, 2019 In the News David Williams '75 returns to research in optics at U of RochesterDavid R. Williams '75, dean for research in Arts, Sciences & Engineering since 2011, is returning to full-time research in medical optics.Date: July 7, 2019 In the News Boost self-esteem through writing says Prof. Kristina SteinerAsst. Prof. Kristina Steiner's research has found that one's self-esteem can be raised by writing about their life.Date: May 15, 2019 Conferences & SymposiaStudents Share Research at Professional ConferencePsychology students present the results of their empirical research at the Midwestern Psychological Association's annual meeting in Chicago.Date: April 26, 2019 Awards & HonorsSenior Research Presentations 2019Students present their senior research projects.Date: April 25, 2019 In the News Steven Soifer '76: Chair of Department of Social WorkDU psychology major Steven Soifer '76 is University of Mississippi School of Applied Sciences Chair of Department of Social Work.Date: February 7, 2019 Lectures & DiscussionsDan Simons: Missing What’s Missing...Psychology Professor and NYTimes best-selling author Dan Simons explores the limits of awareness and memory in two special lectures.Date: February 6, 2019 2018 FacultyMusical Training Improves Visual Timing According to ResearchResearch by Psychology Professor Nestor Matthews indicates musical training improves visual timing.Date: November 29, 2018 Awards & HonorsPsi Chi InductionStudents inducted into the national honor society for psychologyDate: July 2, 2018 Announcements & UpdatesDr. Harry Heft RetiresBeloved psychology professor and mentor to students and faculty alike retires from DenisonDate: May 4, 2018 2016 Student NewsEmma Share '16 recognized for serviceDenison University senior Emma Share has been recognized for her service-learning and volunteerism in the community.Date: April 25, 2016
Summer research leads to publication in professional journal Sophie Bittner '22 publishes study about students with disabilities and their access to academic support in college.
Mindfulness During a Pandemic Psychology major Sullivan Ray’s quantifies the benefits of mindfulness during a pandemic.
Finding her edge Taking a stab at fencing proved to Gabriella Longo '23 that she could go the distance.
How We Learn Senior research builds job-ready skills Cassidy Audette’s senior research project gives her great skills for the workplace.
Home sweet home? When international Denison students couldn't go home during the coronavirus pandemic, the college partnered with local families.
How We Live Mindfulness: Healthy practices across campus The benefits of mindfulness are clear. Mindful Denison shares best practices through programs and events, including a Day of Mindfulness.
Where We Go Rachel Abbott Revisits Her German Roots Rachel Abbott '19 will teach children and explore Germany — thanks to a Fulbright award.
Where We Go An Opportunity in the Canary Islands A Fulbright Scholarship will bring Julia Laden ’19 to the Canary Islands, where she will teach English to young children.
Where We Go Mentorship Leads to a Fulbright Strong faculty relationships guided Andrea Weyneth ‘19 on her path to a Fulbright.
How We Live Research With an Impact: The Effects of Mindfulness on Anxiety Psychology students explore the effects of mindfulness on anxiety
How We Learn Student Research Wins Recognition Allison Koneczny’s research won the award for the best undergraduate empirical research at the Ohio Psychologists Association conference.
How We Learn Research Uncovers New Knowledge on Learning Disabilities Student research leads to better understanding of testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
Where We Go Alumnus Start-Up Bridges Science, Health and Business Inspired to help patients suffering from the effects of depression, an alumnus doctor and CEO finds a new way.
Where We Go Internship Adds to Skills, Directs Future Internships give Denison students the opportunity to mesh classroom learning with real-world experiences.
Staff Jill Uland, academic administrative assistant, retires Psychology department Academic Administrative Assistant Jill Uland retires November 1. Uland shares some of her favorite Denison memories in this Q&A. Read more
Announcements & Updates Student Commencement Speaker: Yaz Simpson '23 Psychology and cinema major Yaz Simpson '23 has been selected as the 2023 Student Commencement Speaker. Read more
Faculty From Ohio to Ecuador: Spring 2023 Denison Seminar Gina Dow is leading a Denison Seminar which examines the effects of social policy in Licking County, Ohio and Quito, Ecuador. Read more