Psychology Alumni News

Jan 21, 2021

Congratulations to our Psychology Alumni! Baylee Jenkins (‘20 M.A. Psychology) 

Baylee Jenkins (‘20 M.A …


Lisa Matsuyama
Transparency about autonomous military systems is critical to acceptance, research says

Dec 17, 2020

When it comes to military use of autonomous systems, transparency about them, perceived usefulness and perception of ease of use all contribute to acceptance and adoption by personnel, according to new research at The University of Alabama in …


View of Morton Hall Renovations & new extension from across the quad.
Morton Hall reopens with 21st century panache, versatility

Sep 17, 2020

It’s a fact of life: change is inevitable. And Morton Hall has witnessed its fair share over the past six decades. The historic structure houses the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHS) at the University of Alabama in …


Dr. Eric Seemann
Be proactive about mental health during COVID isolation, clinical psychologist says

Apr 07, 2020

Seeking out good news is a great way to keep mentally balanced during the long period of social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 battle, says a clinical psychologist who is an associate professor of psychology at …


Raeshaun Jones
UAH alumna's gap year program becomes dream career

Nov 06, 2019

Raeshaun Jones’ (’18, BA, Psychology) gap year was supposed to be a much-needed break from rigorous academic work. But, after hearing about the unique research opportunities being conducted at UAH Psychology Department, Jones made a …


Psychology graduate students group photo
Psychology researchers probe how juries evaluate jailhouse informant testimony

Oct 30, 2019

Jailhouse informant testimony in a legal trial seems to exist at the intersection of two old TV shows, "Law and Order" and "Let’s Make a Deal." There’s almost always a reward for it, and you’d think that should mitigate against accepting …


Mia Milne
Mia Milne UAH Sociology senior recipient of Georgia State University Fellowship

May 01, 2018

Mia Milne has always been keenly interested in other people’s lives, and how they live. It wasn’t until her senior year of high school that she discovered the academic name for her avid curiosity — Social …


Carey Link
UAH alumna's book named as one of three finalists for state poetry award

Apr 06, 2017

Carey Link's (‘08 BA Psychology) recent book, Awakening to Holes in the Arc of the Sun, has been named as one of three finalists for The Alabama State Poetry Society's Book of the Year …


UAH psychology students provide valuable assistance on pro bono murder trial

Oct 25, 2016

Late one night four years ago, a man and a woman left a party; the man returned home, but the woman did not. Her remains were eventually found after a hiker discovered the woman’s shoe with a bone inside. Now, with that man facing life in …