University of Illinois Psychology Department

Psychology at the University of Illinois has had a long and distinguished history. The first record of a professor of psychology on campus is in 1890. Krohn.

The Facebook home of the University of Illinois Psychology Department - a place for professors, alumni, students, and friends of the University to meet, debate, share, connect, and learn. There was no separate Psychology Department at that time, but Dr. Charles De Garmo taught educational psychology and mental science under the Department of Philosophy and Pedagogy. A Psychological Laboratory was

first established on campus in 1892 by Professor William O. The following year the Psychology Department was established as a separate department from Philosophy with Professor Krohn in charge. The Department began to grow in both size and stature. In 1897, the department head, Professor John H. Hylan, did pioneering laboratory studies on the fluctuation of attention. This helped place the entire subject of attention on an experimental basis. In the years that followed, numerous Psychology Department faculty made significant contributions to the growing body of knowledge of this young field and to the profession. Today, the Department is considered to be among the premier psychology departments. Approximately 100 people with the rank of instructor or above are affiliated with the Department. Permanent full time faculty number about 60 people. The faculty maintains a worldwide reputation for excellence and for being at the "cutting edge" of knowledge in the field. Several are, or have been, editors of professional journals, officers of professional societies, advisors and consultants to political leaders, governments, major corporations, and non-profit organizations. From that first laboratory in 1892, the Psychology Department has grown so that it overflows the Psychology Building, an eight story building which houses most of the departmental research facilities. These include laboratories for research in human learning, animal learning, physiological psychology, animal motivation, human perception, social behavior, and other areas. There are extensive computer facilities, a research library, a complete animal colony, a fully equipped video laboratory facility for observation and videotape production, and a well-equipped apparatus and instrument shop maintained and staffed by specialists on the design and production of equipment for psychological research. The department operates a psychological clinic and several other research and training facilities outside its main building. In addition, the department maintains affiliate relationships with several interdisciplinary laboratories on campus. The tradition that has been established in the department's history is one of excellence: excellence in facilities, programs, faculty, and students.

06/04/2026

Not to be overlooked, Assistant Professor Benedek Kurdi has been named a 2026 LEAP Scholar.

https://las.illinois.edu/news/2026-05-14/college-las-announces-named-scholars-and-research-awards

06/01/2026

As an "exceptionally promising associate professor," Chadly Stern has been named a Conrad Professorial Scholar by the College of LAS.

https://las.illinois.edu/news/2026-05-14/college-las-announces-named-scholars-and-research-awards

05/20/2026

We checked in with the Psychology Leaders, and did a recap of the year with President, Jimena Saldana.

You can listen and subscribe to "Sixth & Daniel" wherever you find your favorite pods.

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Eight deep tech venture teams compete for $50,000 at Spring 2026 end-of-semester pitch event

05/18/2026

Keep an eye out for "Second Chance Innovations!"

Undergrad, Xavier Chick led this start up team to a second place finish at "The Landuyt Center for Entrepreneurship" end of the semester event.

Eight deep tech venture teams compete for $50,000 at Spring 2026 end-of-semester pitch event Eight deep tech venture teams compete for $50,000 at Spring 2026 end-of-semester pitch event

05/14/2026

Meet the 2026 Community-Academic Scholars 🧡💙

This summer, these students will spend 10 weeks working with a community mentor and an academic mentor on projects designed to make a direct impact on the communities they serve.

Not only will the students support and advance important research, they will develop a better understanding of the unique considerations and benefits of community-engaged research.

Congratulations to this year’s scholars:

🔸 Ace Aceves | biochemistry

🔹Tori Arduini | Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences (NRES)

🔸Celia Barkley | NRES

🔹Alisha Daga | Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering

🔸Grace Fan | Psychology

🔹Sydney Geiger Bryce | earth, society & environmental sustainability

🔸Zahra Ghadeer | Molecular & Cellular Biology(MCB)

🔹Lina Gil | Spanish and psychology)

🔸Amanda Jamrog | History

🔹Isabel Jimenez | Kinesiology

🔸Ellie Kim | Neuroscience

🔹Alan Medina | MCB

🔸Manh Nguyen | Statistics

🔹Zoe Rains | psychology

🔸Aman Saji | electrical and computer engineering (ECE)

🔹Roshellie Salgado (neuroscience)

🔸Rebecca Song | conservation biology and urban studies

🔹Jaritzi Villegas | (Civil and Environmental Engineering

🔸Wonjin Yang (Mathematics)

Learn more about the scholars and their projects:
https://healthinstitute.illinois.edu/news-events/news/the-2026-community-academic-scholars-are-poised-to-make-an-impact

05/04/2026

Summer Online Courses are open!

04/29/2026

Come chat about your mental health, pet a dog, and grab some free Portillo's

04/22/2026

Tomorrow, join us in the atrium to enjoy a tour of all of the hard work our MSPS students have been compiling.

Enjoy some light refreshments and thought provoking conversation.

04/21/2026

✨A recap of the MOSAIC Lab at MPA! Our amazing students did a wonderful job on their presentations!👏

04/16/2026

Join "Women in Psychology" for their 3rd annual "Psychology Career Expo this Saturday!

The event was created to give students more exposure to a wide range of careers and a clear sense of possibilities.

There will be light refreshments.

You may bring your resume if you would like feedback, but it is not required.

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603 E Daniel Street
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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm