Maryville College Psychology, Child Development, and Neuroscience

Maryville College Psychology, Child Development, and Neuroscience Welcome to the MC Psychology, Psychology-Counseling, Neuroscience, & Developmental Psychology page! We also have a whole lot of fun around here.

Psychology is the study of human behavior and mental processes. Our majors in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, Developmental Psychology (including tracks for Child Trauma & Resilience, Community Psychology, and Relationships &Sexual Health) prepare students for a variety of exciting careers and graduate school opportunities.

Our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2026 on your Graduation today... and also to this year's TWO Outstanding T...
05/09/2026

Our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2026 on your Graduation today... and also to this year's TWO Outstanding Teacher recipients, BOTH from the Department of Psychology this year(!)... Dr. Karen Beale & Dr. Jeff Kelly (runner-up). How lucky are we all to have crossed paths at this time and in this place "...where Chilhowee's lofty mountains pierce the southern blue...."

Congratulations to Aryssa Kelsey, Grace Seal, Lindsey Brasfield, & Dr. Jeff Kelly on their article entitled "Ketamine Me...
04/29/2026

Congratulations to Aryssa Kelsey, Grace Seal, Lindsey Brasfield, & Dr. Jeff Kelly on their article entitled "Ketamine Metabolites Promote Anxiolysis and Hydrocortisone Stress Buffering in Zebrafish," accepted for publication in the journal "Behavioral Brain Research." Check out the story below on the Maryville College website!

Using ketamine in a scientific study of zebrafish has led to publication in a national neuroscience journal by three Maryville College Scots.

04/11/2026

Congrats to one of our TWO Outstanding Senior nominees from the Behavioral Sciences. So proud of you, Annie Melhorn!

04/11/2026

Congrats to one of our TWO Outstanding Senior nominees from the Behavioral Sciences. So proud of you, Madison Smith!

Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Kelly, MC Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, who won the Early Career Award at last week's...
03/30/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Kelly, MC Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, who won the Early Career Award at last week's annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA).

Hey y'all! The IDEA (Inclusion, Development, & Equity for Appalachians) Lab is in the news! Dr. Tess Ann Simpson and st...
03/26/2026

Hey y'all! The IDEA (Inclusion, Development, & Equity for Appalachians) Lab is in the news! Dr. Tess Ann Simpson and students Sol Robinson & Annie Melhorn are doing fascinating research -- check it out!

Alumni panels are the best! Thanks to Ellen Rossano for making sure we got a photo! Last week Dr. Crystal Colter invited...
03/18/2026

Alumni panels are the best! Thanks to Ellen Rossano for making sure we got a photo! Last week Dr. Crystal Colter invited Maryville College alumni (left to right after Dr. Colter) Eric Russell, Ellen Rossano, Savannah Mahery, & Laura Reed to talk with current senior study students about their journey at Maryville College, in graduate school, their professional work over time, and so many life lessons learned along the way!

Influencers often employ manipulative tactics—such as stereotypes, fake giveaways, and misleading claims—that circumvent...
03/05/2026

Influencers often employ manipulative tactics—such as stereotypes, fake giveaways, and misleading claims—that circumvent ad rules. Research shows current social media regulations don’t protect audiences from these “dark arts” of persuasion.

Rogue social media influencers are relying on gender stereotypes, bogus claims and deceptive editing to monetize their content and increase their following, a new study has found.

02/08/2026
From the American Psychological Association (APA): "Subjecting communities to ongoing threats undermines wellbeing, safe...
01/27/2026

From the American Psychological Association (APA): "Subjecting communities to ongoing threats undermines wellbeing, safety, and resilience. Mental health and human dignity are inseparable."
Read more from APA's Response Center: https://at.apa.org/4c0399

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