We have immediate therapy openings at our Center for Child and Family Psychology. Please reach out to 303-871-3306 for more info, or fill out the clinic contact form at the link below. redcap.du.edu/surveys/?s=APW…

Lab honors student Anna Rini had a great poster presentation at the University of Denver Undergraduate Research Showcase today, making DU Psychology and The Sokol-Hessner Lab at DU proud! Go Anna! 👩‍🔬📊💪🎉

SOOO excited to share a terrific new paper by our fabulous postdoc Dr. LillyBelle Deer and RAs @ChenSu__ natalie thwaites overviewing the literature on prenatal stress physiology and CVD risk. DU SEED Research Institute DU Psychology

Just found out I received the 2023 APA Div 37 Early Career Award for Research on Child Maltreatment. Very grateful after many years (almost 15, how is that possible!?) of blood (maybe?), sweat (yes), tears (definitely)…and tendonitis (LOL, but true).

Congrats to two of our PhD students on their presentations! Great work!

Congrats to DU senior Katie Lamberton, 2025 Barry Goldwater Scholar! She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, researching interventions for intergenerational trauma. Way to go, Katie! 👏 #BarryGoldwaterScholarship #DUPsychology

As summer ends, we celebrate our graduating honors seniors who completed rigorous coursework and Distinction Program theses with original research. We’re proud to have them represent DU Psychology! Learn more: du.digication.com/cahss

Congrats to Özlü Aran, Ph.D., DU alum, on winning the 2025 ISDP Dissertation Award! Now a postdoc at Northeastern’s REID Lab, Dr. Aran studies intergenerational health, perinatal stress, and early development. isdp.org/.../2025-disse… #ISDP2025 #DissertationAward

Spotlight: DU Safe App The DU Safe App provides a fast and easy way for students to access safety resources on campus! We recommend that students keep this app downloaded and on their home screen for quick accessibility. App available on Apple and Android

Dr. Zoe Smith, our new faculty member in the Psychology Department has recently earned 3 notable awards, including the RWJF Health Equity Scholar Grant, APA Division 12 Early Career Award, & ABCT Change Leader Fellowship. Congrats, Dr. Smith! 👏 ACCTIONLab.com

UNDERGRADUATES: Don’t forget to remove your advising hold for Winter 2026! New Drop-in Advising hours! Friday- 10/24 9am-11:30am ZOOM only! Link: udenver.zoom.us/j/88588356782 #academicadvising #registration #week7 #almostdone

🎃 Feeling brave this Halloween? Safe scares like haunted houses or horror movies aren’t just fun—they actually boost your brain and make you feel sharper! 🧠Plus, screaming together can strengthen friendships and create memories you won’t forget. #SpookySeason #BrainBoost

Celebrating the resilience of our students as Week 11 begins. Grateful for our faculty, alumni, and staff who make each quarter meaningful. Wishing everyone a strong finish and a restorative break! #StudentSuccess #HigherEd #ResilientCommunity #AcademicExcellence #WeAreDU

Our DU Psychology PhD students had a great time at the Psychonomic Society’s 2025 meeting in downtown Denver, where researchers shared cutting-edge work in cognitive and behavioral science. #psynom25 #Psychonomic2025 #CognitivePsychology #BehavioralScience #AcademicConference