UNL Department of Psychology

UNL Department of Psychology Undergraduate and graduate programs and faculty research related to psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Psychology at UNL has over a 120 year history of leadership and innovation in research, teaching, and service. Our department enrolls over 1000 undergraduate majors and minors and graduate students in the following program areas:

Clinical
Cognitive and Quantitative
Developmental
Law-Psychology
Neuroscience and Behavior
Social-Personality
Within the programs, we offer students the chance to conduct research with faculty in a number of research laboratories.

Huge congratulations to our Psychology majors, minors, and graduate students who graduated on Saturday! We are so proud ...
05/11/2026

Huge congratulations to our Psychology majors, minors, and graduate students who graduated on Saturday! We are so proud of you, and we can't wait to hear about all of the great things you will accomplish.

Recent grads: We'd love to know what your next steps are! Whether you're starting a new job, continuing your education, or still exploring options, you can help us keep up-to-date about our Psychology grads here: https://nebraska.12twenty.com/Login

And a special shoutout to our Psychology graduate students. Thank you for all of your hard work and your contribution to our department!

Master of Arts (MA)

- Jacey Lynn Anderberg, Yankton, SD
- Lucia Marie Fetkenhour, Rochester, NY
- Carolina Garcia, Sioux Falls, SD
- Molly Kathryn Griffin, Wadsworth, OH
- Elizabeth Malousek, Ashland, NE
- Theresa Ngan Hoang Nguyen, San Diego, CA
- Meghan Kathleen O’Brien, North Kingstown, RI
- Kara Louise Stevens, Oshkosh, WI

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

- Amanda Elizabeth Baildon, Suffield, CT; Dissertation: A Daily Assessment of Food and Alcohol Disturbance and Alcohol Intoxication as Predictors of Sexual Violence Victimization. Advised by Professor Sarah Gervais

- Alexi Noelle Cranford, East Peoria, IL; Dissertation: The Relationship of Concussion and Alcohol Use: An Investigation into Intervening Cognitive Mechanisms. Advised by Professor Dennis McChargue.

- Isabel Renata Kees Kuebler, Brookings, SD; Dissertation: Glucose on the Brain: Relationships Among Glucose Sensing Melanin-concentrating Hormone Neuronal Activity, Sugar, and Drug Intake, and Brain Glucose. Advised by Professor Ken Wakabayashi.

- London Maria Wolff, Portland, OR; Dissertation: Unleashing Stress: The Effects of Training, Bond Strength, and Stress on Pet Dog Behavior. Advised by Professor Tierney Lorenz.

Congratulations again, Huskers!

Congratulations to Manda Williamson!
04/09/2026

Congratulations to Manda Williamson!

Congratulations to our faculty and staff being recognized for their achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year! πŸ‘

Details: go.unl.edu/nb7c

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03/03/2026

Why is arachnophobia so common? πŸ•·οΈ πŸ‘€

An interdisciplinary team of faculty and students, powered by an NU Collaboration Initiative grant and the Community for Arthropod Research, Education and Materials Innovation (CAREMI), is using eye-tracking technology to investigate.

go.unl.edu/3bik

Nebraska School of Biological Sciences
UNL Department of Psychology

02/26/2026

Now into its second phase, the Rural Drug Addiction Research Center is expanding both its collaborations with partners and the reach of its research.

Congratulations to Dr. Stevens for his second Family & Friends Recognition Award! We appreciate all you do in the psycho...
02/26/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Stevens for his second Family & Friends Recognition Award! We appreciate all you do in the psychology department, and the amazing research you are contributing to the field!
P.S. Check out Dr. Stevens' Canine Cognition and Human Interaction Lab

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02/12/2026

Thank you for showing your πŸ’• and supporting our students during !

Nebraska College of Arts and Sciences
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02/11/2026

It’s time to support the university you ❀!

Join by:

βœ… giving
βœ… sharing
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  is next week!Support our students by: βœ… giving βœ… sharing βœ… glowing go.unl.edu/psycglowbigredNebraska College of Arts a...
02/04/2026

is next week!

Support our students by:

βœ… giving
βœ… sharing
βœ… glowing

go.unl.edu/psycglowbigred

Nebraska College of Arts and Sciences N Fund

02/03/2026

Meet Andy!

a CAS alum who is shaping the future of legal education as a Recruitment Specialist at University of Nebraska College of Law , helping students navigate their path to law school.

Details go.unl.edu/f45v

UNL Women's and Gender Studies Program
UNL Department of Psychology

01/20/2026

Meet Student Ambassador Nicole Tinius!

πŸŽ“ Biological Sciences, Psychology
πŸ’Ό Beadle Center Research, NHRI Mentorship, Daily Nebraskan News Writer, Pre-Genetic Counseling Club, Ballroom Dancing Club, Pickleball Club
πŸ“š Favorite Course: : LIFE 120

https://cas.unl.edu/nicole-tinius/
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Address

Lincoln, NE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14024723721

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