Dear Alumni, Friends, and Colleagues,
As many of you may already know, Dr. Anthony DeCasper, beloved colleague, renowned researcher, and professor emeritus in developmental psychology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, passed away July 4, 2016.
Dr. DeCasper’s ground-breaking research focused on prenatal and neonatal auditory perception as it contributes to the development of human cognitive abilities. His methods provided, among other breakthroughs, the first direct experimental evidence of human newborns recognizing their mothers’ voices, and in many ways revolutionized the field of developmental science by broadening our understanding of pre- and neonatal learning.
Tony, as he was known to us, traveled and collaborated extensively with colleagues abroad. In his memory, the Anthony J. DeCasper Memorial International Studies Scholarship Fund has been established to provide financial support to psychology major students who wish to study abroad.
Make your gift to this new scholarship and join us in celebrating Dr. DeCasper’s life.
