News: Department of Psychology

Xiangning “Sam” Chen
People |

A professor in the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine and in the psychology department, Chen enjoys both research and travel — and says the two have a lot in common.

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People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what they learned when facing a roomful of corporate lawyers, during a big interview, and amidst the chaos of stock traders.

Thompson family
People |

Despite the untimely death of one of its members, the Thompson family perseveres. For their hard work and dedication to UNLV, they have been selected as the 2015 Honorary Rebel Family.

Jefferson Kinney
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Researcher knew there was a connection between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. Now they’ve discovered that introducing a brief sickness may help.

Stephen Lazarus
People |

On a whim, Stephen Lazarus signed up for a class while dealing cards. It was a decision that saved the ER-doc’s life.

Cleveland Clinic building
Campus News |

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and UNLV earn $11 million grant from National Institutes of Health to tackle Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Brad Donohue with arms crossed
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Psychology professor Brad Donohue strips away the stigma among athletes associated with "mental health."

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People |

When James Hyman decided to go into psychology, he more or less was joining the family business.

Laurel Pritchard
Research |

Various studies at UNLV explore how female veterans respond to stress, how faculty view student veterans, and what challenges lesbian soldiers face.

Cortney Warren
People |

UNLV professor Cortney Warren on the psychology of self deception.

Boyd Law School building
Campus News |

University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

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Campus News |

Meana, a professor of psychology at UNLV since 1997, has served as interim dean of the college since 2012.