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PSYC 4300 Virtual Reality Showcase

On November 10, 2025, students in Allison Howard’s PSYC 4300 course hosted a Virtual Reality Showcase featuring immersive learning experiences.

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Fall 2025 Psychology Department Picnic

This October, the Department of Psychology welcomed its faculty, staff, graduate students, and their families to a local park for a department-wide picnic. The event took place on a clear autumn day, and offered the opportunity for a welcome pause in a busy semester.

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Drew Abney named UGA Aspire Fellow

Associate Professor and Associate Department Head Drew Abney has been selected for the University of Georgia's 2025-2026 Aspire Fellows cohort.

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Study finds greater optimism for the future in countries at higher risk for disease

Research from the University of Georgia found a more positive outlook for the future of humanity among people who live in areas with historically higher levels of disease. 

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UGA Psychology Students Study Health and Wellness in Italy

This summer, psychology majors from the University of Georgia studied occupational health and well-being under the direction of Dr. Malissa Clark, department head and professor of industrial-organizational psychology.