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School Psychology graduate students' research cited in Inside Higher Education!

Genevieve Verdi, , Greg Paquin, Grace Janusis, Kim Wilson, School Psychology graduate students and Dr. Lisa Weyandt, professor at the University of Rhode Island, conducted research on the psychological variables associated with nonmedical prescription stimulant use. The research findings were presented this month at the annual American Psychological Association conference in Washington, D.C. Read more about it here!




Congratulations! Student veteran, Cynthia Limoges, awarded Continuing Education Student Award by UPCEA-NE!

Spring 2011 URI Providence campus Psychology graduate, Cynthia Limoges, and student veteran has been chosen by University Professional and Continuing Education Association- New England Region (UPCEA-NE) as the award recipient for the Continuing Education Student Award. She will be honored at their annual conference held this year at the Providence Biltmore from October 26-28, 2012. BL

Congratulations to Dr. Jim Prochaska (left) , Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) names First Lady Mrs. Obama and Dr. Prochaska as 2011 Honorary Fellows. Dr. Prochaska, is recognized for his lifetime of achievements in improving the theoretical base of the health education field. Dr. Prochaska pioneered the Transtheoretical Model, which outlines stages of change and readiness of health behavior change. Now more than three decades old, the model is arguably one of the most widely applied in health education research and practice. Click here for the press release



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Dr. Lott, Professor Emeriti, has been awarded the American Psychological Foundation 2011 Gold Medal for Life Achievement in Psychology in the Public Interest for her work on social changes, including pioneering work in the psychology of women and her recent success in creation of a permanent American Psychological Association committee on issues of social class. She was recognized at the American Psychological Association annual conference in Washington, D.C. on August 5.

Congratulations to Dr. Bernice Lott (right),



Spring 2011 Department Newsletter

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New Department Spotlight!

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Joy Robinson is a senior at URI, double majoring in Psychology and African American Studies. As a URI student, she has served in various leadership activities. As the President of the Feinstein Providence Campus Student Government Board since 2008, she has advocated for students, developed and coordinated activities, and worked closely with the administration. Click here for the full story.

Please check out the May 2011 recipients from the Psychology Department's Undergraduate Annual Awards Ceremony!

Professor Lisa Harlow, presenting students, Benjamin Negrete Jr. and Daniel Martin with Outstanding Contribution to Psychology Senior Awards

The First Annual Department of Psychology Graduate Student Colloquium and Awards Ceremony

Graduate Student Excellence in Program Areas: Clinical, Behavioral Science, and School

Graduate Student Excellence in Focus Areas: Multicultural, Neuropsychology, Health, Research Methodology, and Child/Developmental

Faculty Awards: Distinguished Achievements and Contributions to Research; Distinguished Achievements and Contributions to Service; Distinguished Achievements and Contributions to Teaching

Dr. Jim Prochaska (left) , Professor of Clinical Psychology, was a 2010 prestigious award recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award, recognizing six higher education faculty members who inspired their students to make a difference in their communities.

Matthew Pierce , Clinical Psychology doctoral student featured in URI Today, "Major Success for URI Graduate."

Bryana White , a Clinical Psychology doctoral student received the 2011 award for Graduate Student Excellence at the Multicultural Center Diversity Awards.

Read about the Psychology Open House March 3rd,2011

School Psychology Program Graduate's work in the news!

Enhancement of Graduate Research Award Recipients

New Psi Chi Members! Induction Fall 2010

Women of Color at URI: Networking Event

Check out the Psychology Department Fall Newsletter!

Superb job! First Annual Department of Psychology Undergraduate Advising Awards Recipients

Congratulations! Professor Lisa Harlow elected President of the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology

Read about Wright State University of Professional Psychology recent article on URI Clinical Psychology Graduate Manivone Thikeo

Check out this article about Dr. Mark Wood's research

Dr. Robbins receives grant to promote African American Blood Donation for Sickle Cell Disease

Dr. Weyandt receives 2009 Graduate Mentoring Award

Dr. Stein receives 2009 Research Excellence Award

Check out Dr. Lott's new book: "Multiculturalism and Diversity: A Social Psychological Perspective"

Dr. Su Boatright receives 2009 Society for the Teaching of Psychology Award

Dr. Susan Brady Wins International Dyslexia Association's Samuel Torrey Orton Award

Check out Drs. Henry Biller's and Anthony Scioli's book, Hope in the Age of Anxiety

Read about Dr. Lisa Weyandt's research on drug effectiveness for college students with ADHD

A Message from the Chair


Patricia Morokoff

Read more from Dr. Patricia Morokoff, Chair of the Department of Psychology.




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