UMF Psychology

10/10/2026

Based on UMF Psychology alumni surveys and the APA’s inventory of BA careers, Lillian Bennett and I (mostly Lillian) designed this graphic of career paths expected for the class of 27, 28, 29 and 30🦫

10/07/2026

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10/03/2026

Dr. Natasha Lekes’ class (Existential Psychotherapy) enjoyed a field trip to the Wilhelm Reich Museum in Rangeley, Maine (October 2nd- peak foliage!)

09/24/2026

We are excited to start a new tradition: a plaque bearing the names of the outstanding Psychology majors (Research, Counseling, and Disability Studies) will be displayed in the Psychology Building. The first plaque was delivered today:

09/24/2026

Do you have a cat companion? We're looking for some early testers of our Cat Coat Decoder tool. You enter a few answers about your cat's coat color and pattern and learn how cat geneticists define the coat. (I learned my tabby is actually a mackerel tabby with tuxedo markings!)
Try it out here:

Coat Decoder MCL Coat Color & Pattern Identifier Find out your cat’s coat color and pattern. The Maine Cat Lab Coat Decoder walks you through your cat’s visible colors, markings, and patterns to give you a likely classification. Some coats can be tricky, so it’s completely fine to choose “I....

09/20/2026

The UMF Social Psychology Lab is heading to the annual New England Psychological Association (NEPA) Conference!
Lab members Hayden Triance (UMF 2027) Syndey Booth (2026) and Shaylynn Koban (2026) submitted their research project, testing Haidt's Moral Foundations Theory, to the conference judges and it was accepted as a poster presentation. They will present alongside graduate students and professors from across New England in November.
WTG Social Psych Lab Team!

09/17/2026

Please join us for a slice of Dugout pizza (pepperoni or cheese) between 1:00-2:00 PM in Psychology 119B today!
~the Psych Professors

08/29/2026

Senior Psychology Majors Hayden Triance and Emma Towers have been working in the UMF Community Garden.
Located near the student center, it's a campus gem!
The flowers and veggies are grown for our campus community and beyond
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08/29/2026

The UMF Psychology Department Welcomes New and Returning Students Back to Campus!
We are excited to assist and advise as you embrace new challenges, learn new concepts, and experience the unique (humanistic, scientifically-oriented) Psychology Program that we are so very proud of.
Welcome, All!