Professor Martha Alibali has been selected to receive the American Psychological Association’s 2025 Division 7 Developmental Psychology Mentor Award. The award honors individuals who have contributed to developmental psychology through the education and training of the …
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Alma Schneider ’90 records podcast sharing “uncensored truth about raising kids with disabilities”
In the introduction to each episode of the podcast “2 Moms No Fluff,” Alma Schneider ‘90 states, “prepare to laugh, cry, and hopefully learn something new.” Schneider partnered with a friend and fellow mother, Iris …
Alumna Felicity Klingele awarded top scholarship for graduate study at Oxford
Recent University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate Felicity Klingele has been awarded a Barry Scholarship, a relatively new, highly selective academic prize awarded in recognition of a student’s dedication to the academic vocation and the pursuit of truth. …
Alumna Zhalarina Sanders ’15 Wins Chicago Emmy for The Light Series with PBS Wisconsin
Zhalarina Sanders ’15, a native of Tampa, Florida, currently based in Atlanta, created an autobiographical music cinema series entitled The Light with PBS Wisconsin, which she wrote, acted in, and produced. Originally released in May …
Alumni advice shapes career trajectories at Psychology Pathways Dinner
Twenty-eight psychology alumni returned to campus this fall for the Psychology Pathways Dinner, an event designed to connect current students with graduates who have built meaningful careers in fields like clinical practice, business, law, and …
Alumni Feature: Jacob Diestelmann ’08
Jacob Diestelmann ‘08 arrived at UW-Madison with aspirations of studying psychology, earning a B.S. in Psychology and Political Science. Though he initially planned to attend graduate school right after undergrad, he was denied admission. Undeterred, …
Alumni Feature: Niamh Rahman ’16
Niamh Rahman ‘16 came to UW-Madison with the goal of pursuing her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian, but her academic journey took a different turn. After struggling through some challenging prerequisite courses during her …
Alumni Feature: Nick Wilkes ’00
Nick Wilkes ‘00 started rock climbing with the Wisconsin Hoofers outdoor club the summer before his first year at UW–Madison. Now, Wilkes guides climbing trips with Devils Lake Climbing Guides, a rock-climbing guide service he …
Alumni Feature: Stephanie Ramsay ’12
Stephanie (Reiter) Ramsay first arrived at UW-Madison determined to pursue a degree in psychology. Drawn by the university’s reputation, research programs, and deep community ties, Ramsay ‘12 saw UW’s psychology program as the catalyst for …
Americans own guns to protect themselves from psychological as well as physical threats
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance all have something in common. All four of them, along with an estimated 42% of American adults, have lived in a home with at least one …