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Dr. Judy Bryant celebrated for 45 years of service
The ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ (USF) held its annual Length of Service ceremony September 24, 2026 to honor faculty and staff achieving milestone anniversaries of 25, 30, 35, and 40+ years. Dr. Judy Bryant was one of three faculty celebrated for 45 years of service. Dr. Bryant currently service as the Chair of the Department. Thank you for all you have done for the department and for USF Judy!
October 1, 2026Faculty News
Dr. Tammy Allen was recently featured in CNN, where she discussed the psychological effects of working from home.
September 15, 2026Faculty News
Where do your eyes go when viewing art? USF psychology faculty are using eye-tracking technology to explore the science behind art appreciation.
August 19, 2026Faculty News

49 Students Inducted into Psi Chi
49 undergraduate and graduate students were inducted into the USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, on Friday, April 17, 2026.
April 19, 2026Accomplishments

Dr. Liz Schotter is the recipient of the WLP Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award
Dr. Liz Schotter has been selected as a recipient of the WLP Dr. Kathleen Moore Faculty Excellence Award.
March 31, 2026Accomplishments, Faculty News
An expansive clinical trial led by USF researchers and aimed at delaying the onset of dementia continues to receive major federal support for addressing a public health crisis.
March 25, 2026Research

Leading psychological society honors USF faculty and alumnus with distinguished career awards
For the second consecutive year, USF received top honors from the Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology, with two faculty members from the Department of Psychology and one alumnus earning distinguished and special-selection awards.
February 18, 2026Accomplishments, Alumni News, Faculty News
Jennifer O’Brien speaking on National Public Radio about her research on brain training and dementia.
February 9, 2026Faculty News, Research

Alumna Raechel Canipe Named one of the 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni
Six ÐÜèAVÃâ·Ñ alumni aged 35 or younger have been named the university’s 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni in recognition of their exceptional professional and community accomplishments.
February 6, 2026Alumni News
The American Psychological Association has recognized Tiffany Chenneville with the 2025 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education. The award is given to a psychologist who has made outstanding contributions to ethics education across all fields of psychology.
December 2, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

37 Students Inducted into Psi Chi
37 students were inducted into the USF chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, on November 21. They represent all three campuses of USF.
November 30, 2025Accomplishments, Events

Doctoral Student Susan Rodriguez Wins First Place in USF’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition
Cognition, Neurosince, and Social Psychology doctoral student Susan Rodriguez was awarded First Place in USF’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Final, held November 2025. As the university champion, she will represent USF at both the Regional Competition at Louisiana State University (LSU) and the Statewide Competition at the University of Florida (UF) in the coming months.
November 26, 2025Accomplishments