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Virtual Open House
Oct 15, 2022

The Department of Psychology is holding a virtual open house on November 4th at 12 pm EST. See the flyer below for details. Zoom link: https://appstat...

Psychology alumna Laura Yates Clark '99 gives back to the community
Oct 13, 2022

Department of Psychology Alumna (Class of 1999) Laura Yates Clark, as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Way of Central Carolin...

Dr. Emery serving as APA Disability Mentor
Oct 10, 2022

People with disabilities are underrepresented among psychologists and graduate student trainees and are more likely to drop out of their educational p...

Professor publishes ADHD research
Oct 4, 2022

Dr. Will Canu and his collaborators at Appalachian State and other universities across the country have been busy this year. Dr. Canu's research focus...

Department of Psychology Strategic Planning Retreat
Sep 12, 2022

The Psychology Department faculty spent a day and a half on September 8th and 9th in order to explore the strategic environment surrounding higher edu...

Dr. Holden Receives Peak Performer Award
May 2, 2022

On April 25th, 2022, Dr. Holden received the Peak Performer award at his alma mater, Western Carolina University. This award is given to alumni of WCU...

Students Attend the Open House at Smith Wright Hall
Apr 14, 2022

Several students from the HR Science research team represented the department at the open house that took place on Saturday, April 9th. The students s...

School Psychology faculty and students present research at NASP
Mar 28, 2022

School psychology faculty and students attended the annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists in Boston from February 5-18...

Jim Deni Award 2022

Dr. Jim Deni Receives 2022 School Psychology Trainer of the Year Award for Outstanding Contributions to Service
Mar 2, 2022

Jim Deni has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 School Psychology trainer of the year for his Outstanding Service and Contribution to the fiel...

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I-O Psychology added to STEM fields
Feb 21, 2022

A several-year-long effort came to fruition last month when the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added Industrial and Organizationa...