Psychological Sciences
Psychology Ph.D. Student Shares Research Findings and Journey to UConn
Madeline Resnick’s neuropsychology research focuses on identifying schizotypal traits across UConn undergraduates.
February 4, 2026 | Nora Broderick
Study: Long Breaks Tied to Dip in Cognitive Test Performance
A joint UConn - University of Minnesota research study concludes that there may be some reality to the "summer slide" of dips in test scores following an extended break
January 8, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Study Underscores Role of Sleep in Reducing Toll of Social Adversity on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Health
Identifying factors that support recovery and well-being for survivors
January 6, 2026 | Danielle Faipler
UConn’s Popular Emotional Well-Being Course Now Free and Available to the Public
UConn faculty and students launch online resource to make emotional well-being content accessible to all
September 3, 2025 | Helene Marcy
CLAS Appoints Associate Deans Focused on Student and Faculty Success
Professors Diane Quinn and Manuela Wagner begin new roles in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this fall. In a recent joint conversation, they reflected on their paths to leadership and shared their priorities for the year ahead.
August 25, 2025 | Bri Diaz
Pulling the Plug on Problem Gambling
An ongoing UConn study reveals that virtual reality may reduce addictive behaviors
August 25, 2025 | Loretta Waldman, for the OVPR
Life with Lori June: Professor Turns Kitchen into Classroom to Show Us How She Does It
'I guess my life is a lot about food. It’s my creative outlet. Food is the way that I love people. Life with Lori June is just a new extension of that'
August 7, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
Four Faculty Members Named Fulbright Scholars for 2025-26
Fulbright Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad
July 22, 2025 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
This Is Your Brain On Music: Groundbreaking UConn-led Study Shows How the Brain Keeps the Beat
'Neural resonance theory' offers new way to understand how the brain transforms sound into music
May 8, 2025 | Mac Murray
UConn Adds Popular New Major at Avery Point, Gathers Information on Housing Proposal
'This will be a very important addition – it is one of the largest majors at UConn and very popular with our students'
April 23, 2025 | Stephanie Reitz