News & Events

Posthumous recognition for Anthony DeCasper

The International Congress of Infant Studies (ICIS) has awarded our late colleague and Department Head, Dr. Anthony DeCasper, with a Posthumous Contribution Award. The purpose of this award is to “recognize luminaries in the field who made the science of infancy and developmental psychology what it is today.” Dr. DeCasper will be honored at the

Graduate Alum, Dr. Beatrice Kuhlmann, Wins Early Career Award

We are proud to learn that Dr. Beatrice Kuhlmann, who earned her Ph.D. from UNCG in 2013 under the direction of Dr. Dayna Touron, has won a 2022 Early Career Award from the Psychonomics Society, the preeminent society for the experimental study of cognition. Dr. Kuhlmann is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Aging

Nelson-Gray is Recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

Dr. Rosemery Nelson-Gray was selected to receive the university’s Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award. Nelson-Gray has been at UNCG since 1971 and she has chaired numerous MA and Dissertation Committees over the years. Her students have gone on to a variety of successful careers as clinical psychologists, distinguished faculty members, the CEO of the American Psychological

Department offers Dream Camp: Summer 2022

Livas-Stein is Recipient of the Dean’s Award for Diversity and Inclusiveness

Dr. Gaby Livas-Stein has been selected to receive the Dean’s Award for the Promotion of Diversity and Inclusiveness in the College of Arts and Science.   Gaby’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spans the entire length of her career and encompasses contributions at all levels, from within the department and university, across the

Psychology department establishes three Alumni Awards

Nominations for the 2022 Alumni Awards are now open! See details and award descriptions below. Alumni from our undergraduate and graduate programs are invited to apply. Deadline for receipt of applications is April 1, 2022.   Background: The Alumni Awards were conceptualized by Dr. Susan Keane, Professor and Director of Clinical Training. Dr. Keane explains why

Nelson-Gray selected as the 2021–2022 Graduate School Outstanding Faculty Mentor

Dr. Rosemery Nelson-Gray is the Recipient of the 2021–2022 Graduate School Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award.   Dr. Nelson-Gray has been a faculty member at UNCG for over 50 years and she has served as a Faculty Advisor to an astounding number of trainees: 75 doctoral students and 90 master’s students. She has been described as

Final “She Can We Can” Event: February 18

The department will hold its final event of the “She Can We Can” series on February 18, 3 – 5 pm, on Zoom. Dr. Cecilia Ayón, Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside, will give a talk titled “Ella Puede, Nosotros Podemos: Towards Equity and Hope in Immigration Issues.” In the spirit

Congratulations, December Docs!

The department would like to congratulate our new PhD holders and their graduate advisors! Front row, L to R: Drs. Yesenia Mejia Gallardo, Gaby Livas-Stein, Jessica Caporaso, Suzanne Vrshek-Schallhorn, Allison Campbell. Back row, L to R: Drs. Stuart Marcovitch, Vaibhav Sapuram, Blair Wisco

Experimental Area’s Hard Data Cafe Series: Spring, 2022

The Experimental Area is pleased to present the Spring 2022 Hard Data Cafe Series. All are welcome to attend!