James Madison University Psychology

08/25/2026

Congratulations to JMU Psychology faculty member Curtis Bradley on receiving a 2026 merit-based early-career research award from the American Psychological Association (APA)!

Presented at the APA’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., the award recognizes excellence in early-career research. Bradley’s research, conducted alongside his undergraduate students, explores “U.S. Magnitude and Caffeine Dose Effects on Sign and Goal Tracking.”

As part of the recognition, Bradley was also invited to present his research at the Early Career Investigator poster session, giving his work an additional national spotlight.

We’re proud to celebrate this recognition of Bradley’s research and the opportunities JMU psychology students have to contribute to research and make an impact beyond campus!

Congratulate him in the comments!

05/07/2026

Today we’re celebrating Dr. Robyn Kondrad, associate professor in the Department of Psychology, on receiving two grants supporting research and learning. Alongside a colleague from UVA, Dr. Kondrad received a 4VA grant to study children’s expectations of accountability across human and AI agents. She also received a VIVA Open Creation Grant to develop open educational materials for Lifespan Human Development, a GenEd course at JMU.

05/05/2026

Today we would like to celebrate Professor of Psychology Natalie Kerr, recipient of the General Education Innovation Award. This honor is given to up to two faculty each year who teach GenEd courses and bring fresh approaches with high-impact teaching and learning practices. Way to go Professor Kerr!

09/30/2025

The Department of Psychology has launched a search for our new academic unit head. Apply using the provided link, and come work with our fabulous department!

Working Title: Academic Unit Head for the Department of Psychology State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies Department: 100053 - Psycholog...

10/10/2024

The faculty at the College of Heath and Behavior Studies talk about why they chose to teach at James Madison University!

10/10/2024

We're hiring! JMU Psychology is hiring two tenure-track Clinical Psychology Faculty positions to start in Fall 2025! More details are available on our job ad. Come be a part of our amazing team!

Working Title: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Psychology – Clinical Psychology (Two Positions) State Role Title: N/A Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty Position Status: Full-Time College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies Department: 100053 - Psychology Pay Rate: ...

10/10/2024

Don’t miss Political Psychology in the Valley! Dive into fascinating talks from top experts, then join us at Clementine’s for a lively Happy Hour after where you can chat with the speakers. It's an evening of big ideas and great conversations—everyone’s invited!

10/10/2024

Congrats to the new inductees into JMU Psi Chi, The International Honor Society for Psychology! The Psi Chi executive board did a great job hosting the ceremony to welcome our new inductees! JMU PSI CHI

10/03/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Ben Blankenship, for receiving the Early Career Trajectory Award from The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)!!

Congratulations to Ben Blankenship (James Madison University Psychology) on being named one of this year's SAGE Early Career Trajectory Award recipients. This recognition honors early-career faculty members working in the fields of social and personality psychology who excel in teaching, research and service. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/4drYmQw

JMU College of Health and Behavioral Studies

04/08/2024

Been feeling a little disengaged lately? Come attend Hang Up & Hang Out on April 14th (12-4pm)! Registration is required. Scan the QR code to sign-up!