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Through the Student Lens–Erika Fenton ’25

Please tell us about yourself Hi! My name is Erika Fenton and I am a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in marketing. I…

Faculty Scholarship, December 2023

At the core of the academic experience at Wheaton is our community of talented and productive teacher-scholars. This newsletter is meant to celebrate our achievements…

Jenna Beebe ’24 grows as a researcher

Psychology and Public Health major Jenna Beebe ‘24 presented a paper at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the New England Psychological Association (NEPA).

Faculty Scholarship, September 2023

At the core of the academic experience at Wheaton is our community of talented and productive teacher-scholars. This newsletter is meant to celebrate our achievements…

Derek Price, professor emeritus of psychology, dies at age 74

Derek Price, professor emeritus of psychology at Wheaton, died on April 9 at the age of 74.

White Recognition of Systemic Racism

Something that white people of all political backgrounds, ideologies, and stances must take accountability for is recognizing the power of their race.

Sugar, Stress, and Sex: Impact of stress on reward-related behaviors and pathways in female rats

A closer look at the effects of stress in an animal model of anhedonia.

Faculty Spotlight Series – Professor Christina Riggs Romaine

In this week’s Faculty Spotlight Series, we shine a light on Christina Riggs Romaine, Associate Professor of Psychology.

Race & Racism: Building an Anti-racist Society

Starting this fall, a new interdisciplinary course will be open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to practice effective anti-racism.

Christina Riggs Romaine’s Risk-Taking Publication

Riggs Romaine’s research adds to a new and growing body of evidence on how increasing temperance and psychosocial maturity may reduce the illegal activities associated…

International Student Highlight – Clara Colas

Please take the time to read about some of our international students here at Wheaton College like Clara Colas

Psychology & Law: Advances in Treatment and Teaching

Christina Riggs Romaine has two new publications advancing evidence-based practices in treatment of court-involved youth and teaching of Psychology and Law.