How the Pandemic Has Changed Us, the theme of the 2021 Psi Chi Newsletter, features a range of articles from equity and inclusion in the department to how students practice mindfulness. Below is an excerpt …
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The Science of Stereotyping
A new UW study shows why letting stereotypes inform our judgments of unfamiliar people can be such a hard habit to break. It found that stereotypes self-perpetuate in our minds, growing stronger with use. “Think …
Three Faculty Earn Awards
The Society for General Psychology awarded Evjue-Bascom Professor and Helen Thompson Woolley Professor of Psychology and Gender & Women’s Studies Janet Hyde’s article, “The Future of Sex and Gender in Psychology: Five Challenges to the …
To pick a great gift, it’s better to give AND receive
If it’s the thought that makes a gift count, here’s a thought that can make your gift count extra: Get a little something for yourself. Research published this month in the journal Personality and Social …
Turning Social Distancing into a positive
“This is a time of great stress and uncertainty for our nation and our world,” says Richard Davidson, professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the founder and director of its …
Tutoring at correctional institute becomes defining experience for Psychology major
In April 2025, Psychology and Legal Studies major Kaydence Hughes began work as a research assistant with the Incarceration and Mental Health Lab, transcribing interviews with incarcerated students to be used for qualitative coding on …
U.S. News and World Report ranks Psychology undergraduate program in Top 20
The 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report ranked UW–Madison Psychology as the 19th overall Best Undergraduate Psychology Program nationwide and 8th among public universities, underscoring the department’s reputation as a leader in psychological science. UW–Madison was …
Undergraduate Awards Reception celebrates student excellence, alumni achievements
On Tuesday, April 25, more than 200 people gathered in Varsity Hall at Union South to congratulate this year’s undergraduate award winners and recognize distinguished alumni. The Department of Psychology annually recognizes students with awards …
Undergraduate Awards Reception recognizes academic excellence, outstanding involvement in cognitive science research, and more
On Thursday, April 28, nearly 200 people gathered in Varsity Hall at Union South to congratulate this year’s undergraduate award winners. The Department of Psychology annually recognizes students with six different awards, acknowledging students’ exceptional …
Undergraduate program climbs in 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings, places in Top 10
The UW–Madison Psychology undergraduate program rose in the 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings, rising from 19th to 8th Best Undergraduate Psychology Program nationwide and from 8th to 4th among public universities, underscoring the …