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Congratulations to Pat Frazier (z.umn.edu/pfraz) and Dan Kersten (z.umn.edu/kersten), new faculty emeriti. We thank them for their years of dedicated service to our students, department, and profession.

Our 2025–26 Psychology Colloquium Series highlighted impactful research collaborations across key topics. Watch the recordings and stay tuned for future events https://buff.ly/2cMO0VT

Department of Psychology 2025-26 Colloquium Series a Success Every year, the Department of Psychology offers a colloquium series featuring some of the most compelling and cutting-edge research of our time. In case you missed it, learn more about the critical collaborations fueling innovation in the field.

Did you know that Psych 1001 is one of the largest undergraduate courses at UMN? What makes it unique among large research universities is the involvement of our senior faculty, who introduce early-career students directly to leading-edge scientific research. Explore behind the scenes of Intro to Psych with faculty coordinator Professor Liza Meredith.

From Cells to Society: The Centrality of Introduction to Psychology to a UMN Undergraduate Education Whether pursuing psychology, medicine, law, or the arts, 2,000+ UMN undergraduates take Psych 1001 every year. Learn how this foundational course connects early-career students with leading researchers to study human behavior.

New research from Jan-Louw Kotzé (PhD, ‘25) and Patricia A. Frazier, faculty, investigated sexual harassment experiences of undergraduate students and how they can differ depending on the setting. Their findings suggest that prevention efforts may be more effective when they are tailored to account for different locations and situations.

Jan-Louw Kotzé and Pat Frazier Examine Sexual Harassment Among Undergraduates New research from Jan-Louw Kotzé (PhD, ‘25) and Patricia A. Frazier, faculty, investigated sexual harassment experiences of undergraduate students and how they can differ depending on the setting.

Alumna Jillian Fish (PhD '20) has launched a new podcast, Tending Our Roots with Indigenous Methodologies, centering Indigenous knowledge and voices in research, evaluation, and community practice. New episodes are released weekly on Fridays.

Alumna Jillian Fish (PhD ‘20) Launches “Tending Our Roots” Podcast Centering Indigenous Methodologies Alumna Jillian Fish (PhD '20) and Miigis Gonzalez have launched a new podcast centering Indigenous Knowledges in research, evaluation, and community practice.

Congratulations to Angus MacDonald, Stephen A. Engel, and Wilma Koutstaal, three UMN Department of Psychology faculty members recognized among Research.com's 2026 Best Neuroscience Scientists. In addition to UMN Psychology being noted amongst the best psychology programs and scientists, our strength at the intersection of psychology and brain science also puts us at the top of the list.

Angus MacDonald, Stephen A. Engel, and Wilma Koutstaal Named Among Research.com's Best Neuroscience Scientists In addition to UMN Psychology being noted amongst the best psychology programs and scientists, our strength in neuroscience also puts us at the top of the list.

We're proud to celebrate four UMN Department of Psychology faculty individually recognized among the world's top psychology scientists in Research.com's 2026 rankings: Robert F. Krueger, Matt McGue, William G. Iacono, and Jeffry A. Simpson. Their work spans personality disorders, behavioral genetics, substance use, and close relationships.

Four Department of Psychology Faculty Recognized Among the World's Top Scientists by Research.com Four Department of Psychology faculty members were individually recognized among the world's top scientists by Research.com.

We're proud to share that the University of Minnesota Department of Psychology has been ranked 3rd in the U.S. and world in Research.com's 2026 Best Psychology Universities list, and 1st in Minnesota. The recognition reflects the department's sustained leadership across the many subfields of psychological science.

UMN Psychology Ranked Among the Best by Research.com UMN Psychology was recently ranked 3rd both nationally and internationally among the Best Psychology Universities in Research.com's annual list, plus 1st in Minnesota.

We are proud to announce that Neely Miller, Scientific Director of the MCTFR, and Stephen Fiksdal, Chair's Office Assistant, have received the 2026 Department of Psychology Staff Excellence Award. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved honor!

Stephen Fiksdal and Neely Miller Honored with Staff Excellence Award Congratulations to Chair’s Office Assistant Stephen Fiksdal and MCTFR Scientific Director Neely Miller, winners of the 2026 Department of Psychology Staff Excellence Award! Learn more about their outstanding contributions.