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Over 100 years of history featuring cutting-edge research, faculty expertise, commitment to students, a dynamic environment, and a diversity of knowledge.
You know that the Psych Leaders have your back when finals roll around.

Come by the atrium on Monday for a pick me up!
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
An exciting NEW DEVELOPMENTAL LAB is coming soon! Scan or click below to see how YOU can join in!

psychology.illinois.edu/news/2025-11...
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
TOMORROW, come pack the Beckman Institute Auditorium again for another installment of our "First Friday Colloquium Series."

Join a variety of our faculty at 3 p.m., talking about "Lifespan Development: Research, Reflections, and Realities."

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November 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Psychology Leaders are bringing in an expert this Monday to help maximize the potential of your resume!

If you haven't started this process, this would be a perfect first step.
October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Dean Pospisil is giving a short talk as part of a series primarily focused on understanding the function of the human brain as well in exploration of novel brain-inspired energy efficient & scalable reasoning computing architectures.

@Holonyak Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory, Auditorium 1000
October 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Current & former CANOPYLab members (@OlshanSarah, @cjrichier, and Kyle A. Baacke) demonstrated how brain-based ML model errors can provide nuanced insight into overlapping disorder characteristics in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science.

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October 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Download our recent episode of "Sixth & Daniel" covering the new Undergraduate Psychology Journal, "Psych Bites."

We interviewed two of its creators, Jess Chen and Hannah Lamb, to learn about its inception and future plans.

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October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If you have ever been curious about the Graduate School path, please join our Psychology Leaders on Monday, the 6th, at 5 p.m.

James Castree will be sharing his experience navigating his educational journey.

All majors welcome! 😊
October 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Your plans are made for THIS Friday afternoon! Join us for our 2nd installment of the Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series.

3-4:30p no RSVP

calendars.illinois.edu/detail/6421/...
September 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
There is a lot of change and uncertainty that comes with a new place, a new environment, and new experiences.

Please know that your lives are valuable, your identities are valid, and your stories matter. You are not alone.
September 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Three of our own were recently promoted at the Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty Reception.

Introducing,

Professor Dan Hyde
Associate Professor Jessica Montag &
Associate Professor Susu Zhang

😎
August 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New year. Fresh calendars. 😊

Make plans to join us at the Beckman Auditorium on September 5th.
August 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Big Ten recently released its list of Distinguished Scholars for the conference’s student-athletes.

Congrats to our psych majors on their hard work and balance!
July 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A new study conducted by a team of researchers led by @caterinagratton.bsky.social examines the precision of inhibitory control measures in individuals and how they vary.

beckman.illinois.edu/news/article...
June 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
If you attended our end-of-the-year awards ceremony and would like to inquire about pictures, please email rleskis@illinois.edu.
June 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Psych Alum Marc Ansel discusses his experience striving to bridge political divides with the Braver Angels.

“It is not to change minds. It is not to persuade. It’s just to understand the person across the table from you better.”

go.illinois.edu/braver
April 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
*NEW EPISODE*

After over two decades, Eli is coming back "home" to finally get hooded for his Ph.D. degree!

Learn about his journey that took him from Champaign to Taiwan and back to California.

Listen via Spotify or your favorite podcast network.
April 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Shouts to Bo Zhang on achieving Rising Star designation from @psychscience.bsky.social

"This designation recognizes researchers whose innovative work has already advanced the field and signals great potential for their continued contributions."

www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awar...
February 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Growing up in a multicultural household
Enlightening trip to Morocco
Diversity Science Award
Humphrey Yogurt

This LAS spotlight on Professor Rios has it all.

👇👇👇👇👇

go.illinois.edu/LASrios
February 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The College of LAS sent two of their interns to assist Cameron with his missing persons cases!

Read more about their experience in our psychology themed Escape Room.

go.illinois.edu/LASesc
February 20, 2025 at 9:52 PM