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August 12, 2025Research

Dr. Tammy Allen standing in front of a large building

Distinguished professor of psychology earns national recognition

Each year, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology picks one person from around the globe for its Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award.

May 28, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News

Dr. Edelyn Verona

Edelyn Verona receives 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award

Edelyn Verona has received the 2024-2025 Kosove Distinguished Graduate Teaching and Service Award. While service of all kinds is valued, the award places special emphasis on service carried out in the nominee鈥檚 professional capacity that clearly addresses the goals of the Kosove Society.

May 19, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News

Jake Switzer in graduation gown and cap

24 Psychology Majors Receive USF's Highest Academic Recognition at Spring 2025 Commencement

24 Psychology majors were named King O'Neal Scholars at USF's Spring 2025 Commencement. Jake Switzer was also chosen as the undergraduate speaker at the ceremony.

May 15, 2025Accomplishments

Vision Sciences Society is proud to award Dr. Thomas Sanocki as one of the recipients with the 25th Anniversary Founder鈥檚 Awards in recognition of his seminal roles in launching the highly successful Society.

May 7, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News

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Two CAS faculty honored with research excellence awards

Each year, Women in Leadership & Philanthropy recognizes faculty research excellence throughout USF with six award categories and an accompanying $5,000 research grant. This year's CAS recipients include Dr. Diana Rancourt, an associate professor and Director of the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program in the Department of Psychology.

April 29, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

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USF Psychological Services Center filling mental health services gap for community

At the USF Psychological Services Center, anyone in the community has access to evidence-based therapy and assessments on a sliding scale.

April 29, 2025Accomplishments

Industrial & Organizational Psychology number 3 and Library & Information Studies number 29 graduate programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

College of Arts and Sciences graduate programs shine in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Industrial and Organizational Psychology* 鈥 3 (No. 1 in Florida). This ranking recognizes the many accomplishments of the faculty and doctoral students in our Industrial-Organizational program and the impact they are having in the Tampa Bay area and beyond,鈥 said Judith Bryant, chair of the Department of Psychology.

April 24, 2025Accomplishments

USF World honors nine Global Excellence Awardees

Dr. O鈥橞rien is being recognized for her contributions to the USF in London summer experience, her support of Fulbright student applications, her international research engagements and her selection as a finalist for the British Council鈥檚 Study UK Alumni Awards 2025 in the Science and Sustainability category.

April 24, 2025Accomplishments, Faculty News, Research

Psi Chi members holding candles lined up

37 students initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology

37 undergraduate and graduate students were initiated into Psi Chi, the international honor society in Psychology, on April 18, 2025. They represent students from all three USF campuses.

April 22, 2025Accomplishments, Events

Psychology Department Faculty Member Dr. Edelyn Verona, Co-Director of the Center for Justice Research and Policy, comments on the tragic FSU shooting

April 19, 2025Faculty News, Research

网红爆料: A Preeminent Research University

USF Psychology Honors undergraduate accepted into SOURCE program

Congratulations to Anh (Summer) Van Nguyen, a USF Psychology Honors undergraduate who was accepted into the University of Delaware's Summer Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors (SOURCE) program.听

April 15, 2025Accomplishments

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