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UM Psychologist Invited for National Academies Second Term
Professor Laura Johnson receives notable honor for international scientific activity June 23, 2022 BY STAFF REPORT Laura Johnson, professor of psychology at the University of Mississippi, has been asked to serve a second three-year term on the U.S. National Committee for Psychological Science at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. “Dr. Johnson’s […]
Sufka One of Two Faculty Members Appointed as Distinguished Professors
Kenneth J. Sufka and Robert Van Ness honored for their teaching, research and service MAY 6, 2022 By EDWIN B. SMITH OXFORD, Miss. – Two respected University of Mississippi professors with a combined total of 50 years of teaching, research and service have been appointed Distinguished Professors by the university. Kenneth J. Sufka, professor of […]
Internships Announced for Clinical PhD Students
All six eligible students in the clinical psychology PhD program matched for internship placements. The following students received these assignments for next year. Alex Gilbert, Edward Hines Veteran’s Administration Jeff Pavlacic, Charleston Consortium (MUSC) Jennifer Petell, LSU Health Sciences Center Molly Schadegg, Salem Veteran’s Administration Diana Tinsley, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston The […]
Dowling Named University’s Top Online Instructor
Award winner to speak at ‘Toolbox Talks’ virtual event on March 23 OXFORD, Miss. – Following a global pandemic, online learning has seen tremendous growth at higher education institutions across the nation. At the University of Mississippi, faculty members are developing unique and innovative ways to support virtual instruction. The UM Office of Academic Outreach, which houses […]
Psychology Student Alex Bush Named Truman Finalist
Students who raise awareness about mental health issues and educational access among national finalists FEBRUARY 18, 2022 BY MICHAEL NEWSOM OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi juniors who have worked to improve access to education and to raise awareness about mental health issues have been named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. National finalists for the honor […]
