UMN Psychology

The Department of Psychology is dedicated to thoroughly training future generations in psychological science and its methods.

06/02/2026

New research from Jan-Louw Kotzé (PhD, ‘25) and Patricia A. Frazier, faculty, investigated s*xual harassment experiences of undergraduate students and how they can differ depending on the setting. Their findings suggest that prevention efforts may be more effective when they are tailored to account for different locations and situations.

New research from Jan-Louw Kotzé (PhD, ‘25) and Patricia A. Frazier, faculty, investigated s*xual harassment experiences of undergraduate students and how they can differ depending on the setting.

06/01/2026

Alumna Jillian Fish (PhD '20) has launched a new podcast, Tending Our Roots with Indigenous Methodologies, centering Indigenous knowledge and voices in research, evaluation, and community practice. New episodes are released weekly on Fridays.

Alumna Jillian Fish (PhD '20) and Miigis Gonzalez have launched a new podcast centering Indigenous Knowledges in research, evaluation, and community practice.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Angus MacDonald, Stephen A. Engel, and Wilma Koutstaal, three UMN Department of Psychology faculty members recognized among Research.com's 2026 Best Neuroscience Scientists. In addition to UMN Psychology being noted amongst the best psychology programs and scientists, our strength at the intersection of psychology and brain science also puts us at the top of the list.

In addition to UMN Psychology being noted amongst the best psychology programs and scientists, our strength in neuroscience also puts us at the top of the list.

05/27/2026

We're proud to celebrate four UMN Department of Psychology faculty individually recognized among the world's top psychology scientists in Research.com's 2026 rankings: Robert F. Krueger, Matt McGue, William G. Iacono, and Jeffry A. Simpson. Their work spans personality disorders, behavioral genetics, substance use, and close relationships.

Four Department of Psychology faculty members were individually recognized among the world's top scientists by Research.com.

05/26/2026

We're proud to share that the University of Minnesota Department of Psychology has been ranked 3rd in the U.S. and world in Research.com's 2026 Best Psychology Universities list, and 1st in Minnesota. The recognition reflects the department's sustained leadership across the many subfields of psychological science.

UMN Psychology was recently ranked 3rd both nationally and internationally among the Best Psychology Universities in Research.com's annual list, plus 1st in Minnesota.

05/25/2026

We are proud to announce that Neely Miller, Scientific Director of the MCTFR, and Stephen Fiksdal, Chair's Office Assistant, have received the 2026 Department of Psychology Staff Excellence Award. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved honor!

Congratulations to Chair’s Office Assistant Stephen Fiksdal and MCTFR Scientific Director Neely Miller, winners of the 2026 Department of Psychology Staff Excellence Award! Learn more about their outstanding contributions.

05/14/2026

Amanda Schmit and Hope Savaria have been honored with the CLA Outstanding Service Award; their contributions reflect the essential role staff play in supporting students, faculty, and the broader academic community. https://buff.ly/tReb9KQ

The CLA Outstanding Service award annually honors and recognizes the work of the college’s top-performing staff, including Psychology’s own Amanda Schmit and Hope Savaria.

05/05/2026

Vanessa Anyanso reflects on the emotional challenges of supporting others during times of crisis, and the importance of care, community, and resilience in mental health work. https://buff.ly/gEPaMU1

Vanessa Anyanso reflects on the emotional challenges of supporting others during times of crisis, and the importance of care, community, and resilience in mental health work.

05/04/2026

How well do we adapt when things change? Nicola M. Grissom and colleagues investigate s*x-biased individual differences in cognitive adaptability, and whether they differently shape decision-making and flexibility. https://buff.ly/gxwQO8b

Nicola M. Grissom and colleagues investigate s*x-biased individual differences in cognitive adaptability, and whether they differently shape decision-making and flexibility.

05/01/2026

What if overcoming emotional challenges is not just about better understanding your emotions, but also about how often you engage with them? A new study from Nathan Torunsky, Iris Donga Vilares, and Wilma Koutstaal introduces a framework that rethinks emotional processing and highlights new directions for research and mental health care. https://buff.ly/eWZbNKI

What if overcoming emotional difficulties is not just about self-awareness, but also how often we engage with our emotions? New research from Nathan Torunsky, Iris Donga Vilares, and Wilma Koutstaal offers a new way to understand emotional processing.

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