SJNY Brooklyn Psychology Department

09/24/2026

Meet Dr. Peter Lin, Ph.D. He's a licensed psychologist, a professor, and a Chan meditation teacher, and he brings all three to how he thinks about the mind.

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This Saturday, he'll walk through the core psychological capacities behind good mental health, and what vitality can look like when you're doing more than getting through stress.

The Vital Signs of Mental Health: How Mindfulness Supports Psychological Well-Being

Saturday, September 26 · 10 - 11 AM PT
Live online · Free to attend
Tap the link in bio to register.

06/29/2026

SJNY has named Anna Pennisi, Ph.D. as the recipient of the S. Mary Florence Burns Award for Teaching Excellence and Impact for 2026.

06/13/2026

Professor Peter Lin was selected to participate in the 2026 Mind & Life Summer Research Institute, held at the Garrison Institute in New York from June 7–12, 2026. The highly competitive institute brings together a diverse international cohort of scientists, contemplatives, educators, clinicians, and policymakers to explore the theme, *“Depolarization: Cultivating Connection in a Divided World.” Through interdisciplinary dialogue, contemplative practice, and collaborative inquiry, participants examine how contemplative science can foster individual well-being, social connection, and positive societal change.

05/21/2026

Congrats to this year's recipients of the Donald R. Boomgaarden Leadership in Action Award. Pictured alongside President Boomgaarden are: representing the Long Island Campus is Michaela Barresi '26 (left) and representing the Brooklyn Campus is Isa-Marie Kreuzinger '26 (right).

The award, named in honor of the University's current president, recognizes two graduating seniors — one from Long Island and one from Brooklyn — who have embraced characteristics of positive leadership, have continuously displayed traits that contribute to a positive campus environment and who have supported connections between various campus groups aimed to enhance the quality of student life.

Tap the link to read the full OnCampus at St. Joseph's University, New York story of this year's awardees. https://oncampus.sjny.edu/congratulations-to-the-2026-donald-r-boomgaarden-leadership-in-action-award-winners/

05/20/2026

congrat! Class of 2026!

Tuesday, May 19 marked a day of celebration and reflection as SJNY honored the Class of 2026 at its 107th Commencement Ceremony.

05/18/2026

Proud of our psychology Major Isa!!

As a Psychology and Economics double major, Isa-Marie Kreuzinger has spent the last four years building connections at SJNY.

04/18/2026

Student Kaylee Finch '26 conducted research on how effective SJNY's campus facilities are at encouraging the development of peer support.

04/14/2026

Big congratulations to our faculty member Anna Egbert, along with our outstanding students, Isa Kreuzinger and Cari Kocher on their prestigious new publication! 🎉

Their work has been published in Journal of Affective Disorders, a leading journal in the field.

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04/09/2026

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