Professor Emeritus Richard Keesey passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2025, at the age of 90. An internationally recognized authority on energy expenditure and weight regulation, Keesey spent his entire faculty career in …
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Professor honored with university award
Carol Ryff has been selected for a Hilldale Professorship.
Professor Janet Hyde recognized as a Spring 2020 Honored Instructor
Professor of Psychology and Gender & Women’s Studies, and Director of the Center for Research on Gender and Women Janet Hyde has been recognized as a Spring 2020 Honored Instructor. Honored Instructors is a student-initiated program in …
Professor Martha Alibali Receives UW Award
Professor Martha Alibali has received a UW Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship, honoring her exceptional research program. This newer UW award is intended to support her research through an endowment from the Vilas Trust. You can …
Professor Seidenberg’s New Book is Well Received
Professor Mark Seidenberg’s new book, “Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why So Many Can’t, and What Can Be Done About It” was published on January 3rd, and it has been receiving …
Prominent psychologist and UW-Madison alumnus John Gottman to speak at commencement, receive honorary degree
UW–Madison graduates will hear from two outstanding keynote speakers at spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8. Broadway star André De Shields will address bachelor’s degree candidates, while John Gottman, one of the most …
Psychology Alumni Spotlight: Helen Rottier, Disability Cultural Center
Helen Rottier ‘18 landed what she calls “the most fun job I could imagine anyone having” while still in graduate school thanks to routinely checking her email. That job – Program Coordinator for UW-Madison’s Disability …
Psychology and Computer Sciences undergrad Pragati Maheshwary honored twice by Google this year
“I aspire to contribute to the field of computing research by bringing educational reforms through the innovation of new tools and technologies that can support the development of children with disabilities in all dimensions.” – …
Psychology at Work Across Wisconsin
Psychology is the third most popular major at UW–Madison—and for good reason. It prepares students to make a meaningful impact not only in familiar roles like psychologists and mental health therapists, but also in less …
Psychology Board of Visitors welcomes new members
The Department of Psychology is delighted to welcome Jonathan Levy and Victor Villacrez to its Board of Visitors. Our Board of Visitors serves the department in helping achieve our goals in education, research, and service …