Dr. Evan Zucker, professor of Psychological Sciences has been elected the new Vice-President of the Southwest Region of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society for Psychology.
Dr. Glenn Hymel was the recipient of two awards at the annual meeting of the American Massage Therapy Association. Dr. Hymel is also the editor of three journals.
Dr. Erin Dupuis, Psychological Sciences, was awarded the University Senate Community Service Award at the January 2012 President's Convocation.
Dr. Janet Matthews has been selected to be the Associate Editor of the journal "Professional Psychology: Research and Practice." This journal is published by the American Psychological Association.
Law firm Burr & Forman LLP announced that associate Kristin Ashworth was recently named The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Woman of the Year" for 2011 by the local Mobile Chapter.
Six senior research students recently presented their senior theses at the semi-annual Psychology Undergraduate Research Symposium. The Department of Psychological Sciences congratulates our students for their efforts and success!
Loyola professor of psychology, Janet R. Matthews Ph.D., received the 2011 Louisiana Psychological Association Distinguished Psychologist Award on June 20 for her achievements and contributions to the science and profession of psychology.
James Llorens, an assistant chief administrative officer for Mayor Kip Holden, has been chosen as chancellor of Southern University's Baton Rouge campus.
Alexie Gaddis, junior psychology major, was the recipient of the College Woman of Excellence and Louisiana Women's Caucus Foundation Scholarship.
Dr. Erin Dupuis, Assistant Professor of Psychology, was recently awarded a $19,000 grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation. Dr. Dupuis and Psychology Major, Corey Phillips, are investigating how computer literacy affects perceptions of control.