Ball State Psychological Science's Graduate Programs

05/07/2025

🎥 We sat down with Dr. Anjolii Diaz, Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Ball State University, to talk about her path through academia and what she’s learned along the way.

Whether you're thinking about graduate school or just want to hear from someone who's made a real impact in the field, this conversation is worth a watch.

👉 Watch the video below or at this link:

We sat down with Dr. Anjolii Diaz to talk about her journey through academia, her role as a professor, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether y...

04/21/2025

Great Opportunity!

We have been posting a lot about student researchers,🎓 but how do you join research teams? ❓ You can apply to different labs based on your research interests! Check out this flyer from Dr. Lee! 👀

04/14/2025

We had a fantastic time representing Ball State University at this year’s Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA) conference in Chicago! Our students and faculty presented original research, supported each other’s work, and engaged in meaningful conversations with peers from across the region.

03/13/2025

📢 Graduate Student Appreciation Week is almost here! 🎉

Join us April 14-18 as we celebrate our incredible graduate students with a week full of fun events, free lunch, crafts, coffee chats, and more! Whether you want to relax, connect with peers, or grab some free food, there’s something for everyone.

Check out the schedule below and mark your calendars! ⬇️

02/27/2025

🎥 Video Interview with Dr. Thomas Holtgraves 🎙

As he prepares to retire this year, we sat down with Dr. Thomas Holtgraves to reflect on his academic career, mentorship, and the future of psychology. His insights into language and social psychology have shaped the field, and his impact on students and research will be felt for years to come.

📺 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/kMOFJyOPw6Y?si=rJiRb-Quna-IilZI

Join us in celebrating Dr. Holtgraves’ contributions and share your thoughts in the comments!

Dr. Thomas Holtgraves has been a member of the Ball State Department of Psychological Science since 1986, dedicating nearly 40 years to teaching, research, a...

01/26/2025

✨ Meet Dr. Mackenzie Riggenbach ✨
We are excited to welcome Dr. Riggenbach as one of the newest members of our Department of Psychological Science!

An expert in cognitive psychology, Dr. Riggenbach explores the fascinating world of memory, including how we form false memories, how eyewitnesses recall events, and the complex factors that influence memory accuracy. She is deeply passionate about advancing her research and fostering her students' growth. 💡👩‍🏫

Curious to learn more about her research journey, advice for grad students, and opportunities to join her lab?
Click the photos below ⬇️

01/20/2025

🎉 Celebrating the Success of Our Alumni! 🎉

At the Ball State Department of Psychological Science, we love to recognize the remarkable accomplishments of our graduates. Today, we’re proud to highlight two incredible alumni making waves in psychology:

✨ Rishi Sarin (MA '24) is a PhD student in Human Development and Family Science at Auburn University. Rishi’s work focuses on children’s emotion socialization through the Tuning into Kids program and gender inequality, while also pursuing a passion for teaching.
✨ Ky Bray (MA/MS '22) is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Mississippi. Ky researches psychopathy, mentors graduate students in statistics, and maintains a clinical caseload of 20+ clients, all while contributing to the field with through research projects.

Join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them continued success!

01/01/2025

One of our students is conducting important research and could use your help. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey: https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51nCDCmhgjeaiXQ.

12/11/2024

🎉 Join us in congratulating our hardworking Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science graduate students on a successful semester! 🎉

Our first- and second-year students have demonstrated incredible dedication and perseverance this semester, excelling in their coursework and research. We are so proud of all their achievements and the effort they put in every step of the way! 💪

Let’s celebrate their accomplishments and cheer them on as they prepare for what’s next. 👏

12/05/2023

Faculty Spotlight: Anjolii Diaz ✨️ Learn more about this fantastic faculty member!

11/30/2023

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tayla Lee ✨️ Learn more about this wonderful faculty member!

11/28/2023

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Linh Littleford ✨️ Learn more about this amazing faculty member!