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White Recognition of Systemic Racism

April 28, 2021

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

April 28, 2021

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

Faculty Spotlight Series – Professor Christina Riggs Romaine

August 13, 2020

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

June 24, 2020

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

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Christina Riggs Romaine’s Risk-Taking Publication

November 1, 2018

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… More Info »

International Student Highlight – Clara Colas

July 12, 2018

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

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Psychology & Law: Advances in Treatment and Teaching

May 16, 2018

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

Psychology

It Figures!

January 26, 2018

Professor Rolf Nelson and his student researcher challenge a classic experiment on figure-ground perception, producing results that fit better with recent research.

Psychology

The Psychology Department Congratulates their alumni!

March 22, 2017

Jessica Flori, Class of 2013, will be attending the University of Central Florida’s PhD program in Clinical Psychology in the Fall. Alicia Alvarez will be… More Info »

Psychology

Sahar Speaks on Political Attributes

February 22, 2017

Professor of Psychology Gail Sahar presented recently at a national convention down in San Antonio, Texas, further delving into the psychology behind politics.

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