University of Lynchburg Department of Psychological Science

Drs Favero and Marciano took a fabulous group of students on a study abroad trip to Central Europe last week. Lots of learning and fun occurred!

Congratulations to Alexis!!

Westover Honors Fellow named Sommerville Scholar Alexis Eckert ’25, a Westover Honors Fellow from Alton, New Hampshire, has been named the University of Lynchburg’s 2024-25 Richard Clarke Sommerville Scholar. The award, the University’s highest academic honor, was presented on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Drysdale Student Center’s West Room.

In Memoriam: Dr. Philip Zimbardo (1933-2024)

Today, we honour the life of Dr. Philip Zimbardo, founder of the Heroic Imagination Project. Through HIP, Dr. Zimbardo dedicated himself to teaching everyday heroism, showing that courage, empathy, and action are within reach for all of us. His vision challenged us to overcome fear, stand up, and make a difference in our communities. Though he’s gone, his legacy lives on in everyone who believes in the power of ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

From everyone at HIP, thank you, Phil, for reminding us to be heroes in our own stories.

His many achievements are listed on this official website: philipzimbardo.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Philip G. Zimbardo's name can be made to the nonprofits Heroic Imagination Project (heroicimagination.org) and the Social Psychology Network (socialpsychology.org).

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Volunteers Needed for Research Study on Childhood Mental Health, Quality of Life & Alpha-Gal

This study has university approval

Participating in this study will help to better understand the impact Alpha-Gal has on children and the parents of children diagnosed with Alpha-Gal or MMA. Results will be used to improve the mental health of children living with Alpha-Gal or MMA through the development and dissemination of educational resources and recommendations for providers and persons affected by this allergy. Participation requires completing a survey that should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete. Participants must be 18 years or older and be the parent of a child who has been diagnosed with Alpha-Gal or MMA. Participants must not be located in the EU or UK. Answers are 100% confidential. Access the survey at https://forms.gle/1JB2HHdrWWkVHebN8

https://forms.gle/1JB2HHdrWWkVHebN8

Impact of Alpha-Gal on Children's Mental Health & Quality of Life Survey The purpose of this survey is to explore the impact a diagnosis of Alpha-Gal has on a child's mental health and quality of life. Results will be used to advance research in this area and develop better recommendations and resources for providers and children affected by Alpha-Gal.

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Now Hiring Mental Health Associates New Story Group Offers a Wide Range of Careers Paths for Job Seekers. Working with the special needs community is both rewarding and great.

Taylor Morgan spending part of her spring break at the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) Conference