https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/Recent posts from Psych Newsen-usMon, 04 May 2026 14:29:00 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/warm-welcome-2021.aspxThe USF Department of Psychology has been supporting local refugee families during the winter holidays for 20 years and this year was our most successful to date.Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:27:57 Warm Welcome 2021The USF Department of Psychology has been supporting local refugee families during the winter holidays for 20 years and this year was our most successful to date.Warm Welcome Donations, Recipients, and Committee Membershttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/warm-welcome-2021.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/psi-chi-honor-society-inducts-new-members.aspxThe USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, initiated 41 new members at its fall ceremonies in November.Sat, 20 Nov 2021 16:30:29 Psi Chi Honor Society Inducts New MembersThe USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, initiated 41 new members at its fall ceremonies in November.Psi Chi Inducteeshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/psi-chi-honor-society-inducts-new-members.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/student-veteran-earns-national-recognition-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxUniversity of South Florida psychology student and U.S. Army veteran Josh “JB” Burnes is being honored with a 2021 Tillman Scholarship awarded by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Burnes is among a prestigious group of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses to earn this recognition. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.External ArticleTue, 29 Jun 2021 16:54:35 USF student veteran earns national recognition from the Pat Tillman FoundationUniversity of South Florida psychology student and U.S. Army veteran Josh “JB” Burnes is being honored with a 2021 Tillman Scholarship awarded by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Burnes is among a prestigious group of 60 U.S. service members, veterans and military spouses to earn this recognition. He is the only student from a Florida university in this year’s class.Josh “JB” Burneshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/student-veteran-earns-national-recognition-from-the-pat-tillman-foundation.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/8-psychology-majors-honored-for-perfect-grades-at-spring-2021-commencement.aspxAt USF’s May 8 commencement ceremony, 8 psychology majors were named King O’Neal Scholars.Sun, 09 May 2021 00:01:19 8 Psychology Majors Honored For Perfect Grades at Spring 2021 CommencementAt USF’s May 8 commencement ceremony, 8 psychology majors were named King O’Neal Scholars.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/8-psychology-majors-honored-for-perfect-grades-at-spring-2021-commencement.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/psychology-undergraduates-earn-academic-recognitions.aspxFive Psychology students have been inducted into USF's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Thirty eight students have been inducted into USF's chapter of Psi Chi, the Psychology honor society.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:57:27 Psychology Undergraduates Earn Academic RecognitionsFive Psychology students have been inducted into USF's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Thirty eight students have been inducted into USF's chapter of Psi Chi, the Psychology honor society.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/psychology-undergraduates-earn-academic-recognitions.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://www.fox13news.com/news/brain-training-research-participants-needed-for-dementia-prevention-studyDr. O'Brien appeared on a Tampa news station to discuss and seek participants for the NIH-funded study of whether cognitive training can help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. She and her collaborators need over 3000 volunteers over the age of 65 from the Tampa and Lakeland areas for this phase of the study.External ArticleThu, 22 Apr 2021 09:34:23 FOX 13: Brain training research participants needed for dementia-prevention studyDr. O'Brien appeared on a Tampa news station to discuss and seek participants for the NIH-funded study of whether cognitive training can help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. She and her collaborators need over 3000 volunteers over the age of 65 from the Tampa and Lakeland areas for this phase of the study.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/brain-training-research-participants-needed-for-dementia-prevention-studyResearchhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/magazine/covid-drinking-alcohol-health.htmlAn article published in the New York Times on drinking problems during the pandemic cites Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez, an Associate Professor of Psychology on the St. Petersburg campus. In the article, Dr. Rodriguez discusses findings from a study she conducted on the impact of COVID-19 on drinking patterns, which are published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.External ArticleWed, 21 Apr 2021 10:17:13 NEW YORK TIMES: How Bad Is Our Pandemic Drinking Problem?An article published in the New York Times on drinking problems during the pandemic cites Dr. Lindsey Rodriguez, an Associate Professor of Psychology on the St. Petersburg campus. In the article, Dr. Rodriguez discusses findings from a study she conducted on the impact of COVID-19 on drinking patterns, which are published in the journal Addictive Behaviors.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/magazine/covid-drinking-alcohol-health.htmlFaculty News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2021/family-study-center-receives-federal-grant-to-support-vulnerable-families.aspxA collaborative team led by psychology professor James McHale, director of the Family Study Center on the USF St. Petersburg campus, has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to research and strengthen relationships between family members to create safe and supportive households.External ArticleFri, 16 Apr 2021 17:00:00 Family Study Center Receives $3.7 Million Federal Grant To Support Vulnerable FamiliesA collaborative team led by psychology professor James McHale, director of the Family Study Center on the USF St. Petersburg campus, has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to research and strengthen relationships between family members to create safe and supportive households.A woman carrying a smiling toddler happilyhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2021/family-study-center-receives-federal-grant-to-support-vulnerable-families.aspxAccomplishmentshttps://mentalhealthjournalism.org/mental-health-is-an-issue-now-for-everybody-carter-center-interns-reflect-on-mental-health-task-force/Jimmy Enobabor and a fellow intern share their experiences attending a mental health task force meeting in February.External ArticleMon, 01 Mar 2021 09:38:17 Mental health is an issue now for everybody: Carter Center interns reflect on Mental Health Task ForceJimmy Enobabor and a fellow intern share their experiences attending a mental health task force meeting in February.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://mentalhealthjournalism.org/mental-health-is-an-issue-now-for-everybody-carter-center-interns-reflect-on-mental-health-task-force/Alumni Newshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/treatment-network-member-spotlight-monica-webb-hooper.aspxClinical alumna recently appointed the DeputyDirector of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities(NIMHD).Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:42:20 Treatment Network Member Spotlight, Monica Webb HooperClinical alumna recently appointed the DeputyDirector of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities(NIMHD).Monica Webb Hooperhttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/psychology/news/2021/treatment-network-member-spotlight-monica-webb-hooper.aspxAlumni News