🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Emily Melnick on receiving a prestigious NIH grant! This highly competitive award will support her innovative research and advance scientific discovery. We're proud to celebrate this incredible achievement! 👏 Link: reporter.nih.gov/search/WviKx...
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Still in summer mode? 🌊☀️ Fall Quarter is almost here! Taking a few small steps now—like meeting with your academic advisor, checking your schedule, and planning ahead—can help reduce stress before classes begin. 💙📚 #DUPioneers #BackToSchool
Why do our brains love nature? 🏔️ Time outdoors changes our brain chemistry for better mental health — and camping might be giving us something modern life can't. 🌲✨ #MentalHealth #Nature #Psychology Source: www.msn.com/en-in/news/o...
Student Spotlight 🎉 Congratulations to Trudy Mickel on the publication of her article, "Thin Doesn't Win: Eating Disorders in Sports," with The Hidden Opponent. Read more: www.thehiddenopponent.org/post/thin-do... #StudentSuccess #MentalHealthAwareness
Congratulations to our 2026 Psychology Spring Award recipients! 🎉Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening recognizing excellence in research, leadership, teaching, and service. 💚 #DUPsychology #UniversityOfDenver
🎉 Congrats to Dr. Heidi Vuletich on being named a 2026 Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science! A well-deserved recognition of her impactful research and future contributions 👏 #DUPsychology #RisingStar
✨ Faculty Spotlight ✨ Congrats to Dr. Erika Manczak on receiving a Mental Research Institute grant! 👏 Her research explores how adolescents’ mental health may impact parents’ long-term physical health 🧠 #ResearchMatters #Psychology
Curious how the brain shapes how we think, feel, and behave? 🧠 Explore DU’s Cognitive Neuroscience concentration and dive into the science behind mind + brain. Learn more: liberalarts.du.edu/academics-ad... #Neuroscience #Psychology #HigherEd
DCN Research Night 2026 🧠✨ Grad students presented fast-paced flash talks on topics from AI in child development to emotion, ADHD, and cognitive control. Inspiring work and an amazing turnout—thank you to everyone who joined! #DCN #ResearchNight #Neuroscience #GraduateResearch #CognitiveScience
Discussion will be moderated by 2027 SANS Program Co-Chairs Dr. Peter Sokol-Hessner (@p1sh.bsky.social) & Dr. Nina Lauharatanahirun. More info here: socialaffectiveneuro.org/program/
Program - Social Affective Neuroscience Society
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Huge congrats to psychology student Katie Lamberton for being named a finalist for the 2026 Boettcher Foundation Colorado Student Leader of the Year Award! 🎉 We’re so proud of her leadership, mentorship, and impact on our community. Go Katie! 👏 🎥 lnkd.in/gVWWUCd4
Congrats to our Psychology Department Chair, Kateri McRae, on receiving the 2026 Service Award from the Social & Affective Neuroscience Society! Her research on cognitive reappraisal explores how shifting perspective strengthens emotional well-being. Learn more: socialaffectiveneuro.org/awards/
Join us for DCN Research Night! Explore Cognitive Neuroscience through engaging grad student presentations, connect with peers and faculty, and enjoy snacks. Learn something new and build community! RSVP: udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Questions? Contact Michelle.Rozenman@du.edu
Congratulations to Dr. Angela Narayan on receiving a $25,000 grant from the Mental Research Institute! 🎉 Her research explores how positive childhood experiences shape family relationships, parenting practices, and mental health across three generations. #FacultySpotlight #DUPsychology
Interested in earning a psychology bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years? Join us for a Dual Degree Master’s Program information session on January 12 at 4:30pm. Zoom Link: udenver.zoom.us/j/87136946772 Meeting ID: 871 3694 6772 #DUPsychology #DualDegree #PsychologyStudents
This season isn’t about how many gifts we give — it’s about how present we are. Expert tips from Dr. Angela Narayan on why keeping Christmas simple can be better for kids (and adults too!). #LessIsMore #MindfulHolidays Watch the full interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQEl...
Our DU Psychology PhD students had a great time at the Psychonomic Society’s 2025 meeting in downtown Denver, where researchers shared cutting-edge work in cognitive and behavioral science. #psynom25 #Psychonomic2025 #CognitivePsychology #BehavioralScience #AcademicConference
Celebrating the resilience of our students as Week 11 begins. Grateful for our faculty, alumni, and staff who make each quarter meaningful. Wishing everyone a strong finish and a restorative break! #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #ResilientCommunity #AcademicExcellence #WeAreDU
🎃 Feeling brave this Halloween? Safe scares like haunted houses or horror movies aren’t just fun—they actually boost your brain and make you feel sharper! 🧠💥Plus, screaming together can strengthen friendships and create memories you won’t forget. #SpookySeason #FearButFun #BrainBoost #ScreamTogether
UNDERGRADUATES: Don’t forget to remove your advising hold for Winter 2026! New Drop-in Advising hours! Friday- 10/24 9am-11:30am ZOOM only! Link: udenver.zoom.us/j/88588356782 #academicadvising #registration #week7 #almostdone
Join us for Research Night! Hosted by Psi Chi and the Psych Club, this is your chance to explore exciting research opportunities, meet faculty and peers, and enjoy some free food while you're at it! Whether you're just curious or ready to dive into research, this event is for YOU! Don’t miss it!
Dr. Zoe Smith, our new faculty member in the Psychology Department has recently earned 3 notable awards, including the RWJF Health Equity Scholar Grant, APA Division 12 Early Career Award, & ABCT Change Leader Fellowship. Congrats, Dr. Smith! 👏 acctionlab.com
Spotlight: DU Safe App The DU Safe App provides a fast and easy way for students to access safety resources on campus. We recommend that students keep this app downloaded and on their home screen for quick accessibility. App available to download on Apple or Android
Congrats to Özlü Aran, Ph.D., DU alum, on winning the 2025 ISDP Dissertation Award! Now a postdoc at Northeastern’s REID Lab, Dr. Aran studies intergenerational health, perinatal stress, and early development. 🔗 isdp.org/.../2025-dis... #ISDP2025 #DissertationAward #AcademicExcellence
As summer ends, we celebrate our graduating honors seniors who completed rigorous coursework and Distinction Program theses with original research. We’re proud to have them represent DU Psychology! Learn more: du.digication.com/cahss
Congrats to DU senior Katie Lamberton, 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholar! She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, researching interventions for intergenerational trauma. Way to go, Katie! 👏 #BarryGoldwaterScholarship #DUPsychology