Psychology Department at UMD

09/24/2026

The department's Mind-Body Trauma Care Lab and collaborators at Missouri Breaks Industries Research, Inc. published "Indigenous perspectives of trauma-sensitive yoga using community-based and consensual qualitative frameworks" in Psychological Trauma, the journal of APA Division 56! Co-authors included Clinical-Counseling alumni Kelsey Dietrich and Linda Zheng, Experimental alumni Ashley Baumann, and associate professor Dr. Viann Nguyen-Feng.

Read the article online: https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0002215

09/22/2026

Kara Wolf, recent MAPS graduate and H2L Lab alum, presented her thesis research in August at the American Psychological Association in Washington, D.C.

Way to go, Kara! 👏

09/21/2026

"What makes a Bulldog?" Student opinions are needed! Please share this opportunity for workshops happening on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The first 100 to sign up and participate will get a $20 gift card. Participants also have a chance to win a $50 gift card. https://z.umn.edu/WhatMakesABulldog2026

09/18/2026

Katelyn Melcher (MAPS CC Alum '20) served on the Arthritis Foundation's President's opening invited panel at the 2026 Juvenile Arthritis Family Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana over the summer! Katelyn also presented a session titled, "Young Adult: Embracing Body Neutrality."

We're proud of you, Katelyn!

09/16/2026

Members of the Mind-Body Trauma Care Lab published "Integration of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Expert Opinion via Delphi Methodology" in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, the journal of the International Association of Yoga Therapists! Co-authors were MAPS alumni Joe Davidson, Kelsey Dietrich, Nicole Strumbel, and Elizabeth Lee; BASc alum Rachel Willhite; Dr. D. Santullano; and associate professor Dr. Viann Nguyen-Feng.

Read the article online: https://doi.org/10.17761/2026-D-25-00002

09/14/2026

Kelsey Dietrich (MA '23; pictured on right) presented "Modeling Embodiment: Experiences with Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitation" at the International Association of Yoga Therapists' Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research in Costa Mesa, CA this June 2026! Mind-Body Trauma Care Lab co-authors were Dr. Viann Nguyen-Feng (pictured on left) and Rachel Willhite (BASc '22; pictured on left).

09/09/2026

🐾 Looking for a way to get involved and make a difference in the Duluth community?

Check out the Volunteer & Engagement Fair on Thursday, September 10, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Kirby Ballroom!

Connect with more than 60 community organizations to explore volunteer opportunities, find a cause that interests you, and discover ways to put your time and talents to work in the community. ❤️💛

Whether you're looking for a regular volunteer opportunity, exploring career-related experiences, or simply want to get more involved, this is a great place to start!

📅 Thursday, September 10
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Kirby Ballroom

The fair is coordinated by the University Honors Student Association (UHSA) and co-sponsored by Head of the Lakes United Way, SERVE, and UMD Engage.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

08/31/2026

🚨 Breaking news: The Psychology Department has returned to campus. 🧠🐾

Symptoms may include:
📚 excessive Canvas checking
☕ increased caffeine consumption
🧠 spontaneous statistical thoughts
😂 laughing at psychology jokes that nobody else understands
🔬 an uncontrollable urge to ask, “But what does the research say?”

All kidding aside… welcome back, Bulldogs! ❤️💛

We’re excited for another semester of learning, research, mentorship, and making memories together. Here’s to Fall 2026!