Congratulations, Graduates!
See the full list of May '21 graduates and view a special message from our chair.
The transition out of COVID may be stressful, too
We might experience stress and anxiety as society gradually opens back up and we reemerge from our bubbles. VCU psychology professor Michael Southam-Gerow says there are ways to cope.
Questions about Psychology? This student has the answers.
VCU professor to explore ‘emotional code switching’ among African American youth
Psychology professor Fantasy Lozada received an NSF CAREER award to study emotion regulatory flexibility among African American youth, which helps them to protect against racism.
At annual PACME awards, recognition for those ‘who are willing to go deep’
Five from across VCU are honored for their work to promote civility, build community, advocate for equity and nurture a welcoming and inclusive environment.
New Research Findings
- Involvement in student organizations, living on campus early in college reduce odds of dropping out
- Transition out of COVID may be stressful, too
- Can pets help LGBTQ+ people cope with microaggressions?
- Romantic relationships mitigate effects of trauma on alcohol use among college students
- Study finds more than half of respondents are unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine under emergency use authorization
Department News
- Joseph Porter, a ‘dedicated scientist’ and psychology professor, retires after 46 years
- Class of 2021: Alexia Brown is on a mission to learn – and make the world a better place
- Real research: Future nurse finds rewards in research’s potential to better understand others
- VCU, COVID-19 and race and health inequities
