
Department of Psychology News
The Department of Psychology offers students a broad foundation in fundamental psychological concepts. We also provide opportunities for students to take specialty courses and be involved in research and various applied settings. Our curriculum meets the needs of students intending to pursue advanced training in psychology, education, medicine, or other related fields.
Current Psychology News
President Chris Heavey recognizes 10 students for their staunch commitment to academic excellence and service to the community.
Master problem solver and triple alumna Valarie Burke of the Graduate College helps make it happen at graduation.
A collection of colorful headlines featuring UNLV staff and students.

UNLV Health Sciences schools team up with other state institutions to showcase faculty and student work.

The first Neuroscience Research Showcase brings together experts across disciplines to share their work and spark new collaborations.
The students and faculty of UNLV are springing into headlines around the country.
Psychology In The News

Take aurally. Turns out the ultimate anxiety remedy may not be in your medicine cabinet — but on Spotify. An eight-minute ambient track called “Weightless” by British band Marconi Union is being hailed as the musical equivalent of a chill pill. The song was actually designed to de-stress listeners — and science says it works.

Bach to the future: Neuroscientist says a centuries-old classical tune could be the secret to crushing your to-do list.
Should you listen to music while you work? It’s a polarizing question. Some people find working in silence boring and say that music helps them focus on the task at hand. Others say that music makes it hard for them to concentrate, causing them to work slower.
A McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for homeless youth in Elko County has lost its federal funding from the Nevada Department of Education.

Consciousness may be a mystery, but that doesn’t mean that neuroscientists don’t have any explanations for it. Far from it.
Many people don’t think twice when their physician prescribes antidepressants or other medications—after all, mental health is just as important as physical well-being. However, new research suggests that some of these drugs may quietly interfere with brain development in unborn children, raising urgent safety concerns during pregnancy.
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