University of Tennessee Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

09/04/2026

You can spend a lot of time studying and still not create much lasting learning.

Rereading, highlighting, and looking over notes can make material feel familiar. That familiarity can create an illusion of learning: we feel like we know it because we recognize it.

A better question is: What evidence do I have that I can retrieve, explain, connect, or use what I learned without looking?

That’s where THINK · SPACE · TEST come in.

Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/aceyourclasses

09/02/2026

"Nothing is less appealing to a college student than a conversation with their parents in which they’re asked the same questions they were asked in middle and high school: Do you have any homework? Are you ready for your Spanish test? Did you get everything you need to finish that history project you told me about? Unless there are notable academic problems, make the conversation about other topics: What has surprised her most about college life? What aspects of college life have been disappointing? How do kids generally find their friend groups on campus? Is being on her own more fun or freeing or anxiety-provoking than she thought it would be? Questions like these show interest in your kid’s experience of being away from home for the first time, and not just on their performance."

Every year, millions of parents get ready to send their kids off to college. These guidelines can help them remain connected without becoming overbearing.

09/02/2026

Interested in school psychology graduate school?

UTK’s School Psychology program is hosting virtual information sessions this fall for students interested in the PhD program, EdS program, or both.

Scan the QR code to complete the interest form and receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Paris Harrington at [email protected] or DM .

A great opportunity for students exploring careers that support children, schools, families, and communities.

08/27/2026

Join Dr. Bob DuBois for Maximizing Your Motivation to Learn, a free virtual workshop exploring what psychological research tells us about finding, strengthening, and sustaining the motivation to learn.

You’ll explore how self-determination, purpose, productive persistence, growth mindset, hope, and self-management can help you start, stay engaged, and keep moving when learning gets difficult.

📅 Monday, August 31
🕖 7–8 p.m. ET
💻 Live via Zoom
🎓 Free and open to UTK students

Come ready to think about what motivates you—and leave with practical strategies for staying on course, working through obstacles, and learning with greater purpose.

RSVP: tiny.utk.edu/LearnWithDrBob

08/27/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The UT Psychological Clinic (UTPC) has been impacted by a water main break that occurred on August 21. As a result, therapy, assessment, and screening services may be delayed, rescheduled, or moved to virtual appointments depending on circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as the clinic works to continue serving clients

08/20/2026

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08/18/2026

Join KBEA for a Lunch & Learn on Perinatal Mood Disorders: Screening, Assessing & Referring in Clinical Practice.

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET
Knox County Health Department
Lunch provided | 1.5 CEU pending NASW-TN approval

This training will offer practical tools for screening, assessing, and referring patients across the perinatal spectrum.

Register using the QR code on the flyer or visit knoxcounty.jotform.com/form/kbea-meeting.

08/18/2026

“Emerging adults struggle with difficult identity questions, which can make this a lonely time of life. They may not necessarily be happy during this decade, but there’s a widespread sense that no matter how hard life is now, it will get better.”

08/17/2026

What if doing well in college didn’t require giving up sleep, relationships, self-care, or fun?

Join Dr. Bob DuBois for Acing Your Classes & Having Fun Too, a free virtual workshop exploring what psychological research tells us about learning deeply and efficiently.

You’ll learn how to avoid study habits that feel productive but often aren’t, make difficult material stick, and use three powerful principles for lasting learning: THINK · SPACE · TEST.

📅 Monday, August 24
🕖 7–8 p.m. ET
💻 Live via Zoom
🎓 Free and open to UTK students

Come ready to rethink how you study—and leave with strategies you can use right away.

RSVP: tiny.utk.edu/LearnwithDrBob