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May 11, 2026

Students devise ways to overcome barriers to providing mental health services for rural patients during SPARQ Competition

The SPARQ (Synthesizing Proposals for Ambitious Research Questions) competition is a program that charges students to think about potential solutions to challenging scientific research questions. Participating students must delve into primary literature to understand the scope of the question, then devise a hypothesis and means to address the question. Students were required to submit a brief written proposal and present […]

Biosciences
May 5, 2026

Psychology Club inducts new Psi Chi members, new executive board

The MSUM Psychology Club concluded its 2025-2026 year on Thursday, April 30th with a final meeting. Club advisor Dr. Jenna Laurin initiated two new members to the Psi Chi International Honor Society: Zaryah Aquino and Elizabeth Artac (photo attached). Congratulations, Zaryah and Elizabeth! Outgoing club president Hailey Chhoun announced and installed the new executive board of officers, also pictured here. […]

College of Science, Health & the Environment
April 29, 2026

Psychology students attend and present at Red River Psychology Conference

Psychology students attended and presented at the annual Red River Psychology Conference, held at Concordia College on Friday, April 24th. Students had the opportunity to present their original research to professors, students, and other professionals from the region. Several psychology research labs were represented at the conference. Students in attendance include:

College of Science, Health & the Environment
April 21, 2026

24 Students Attend MPA Psychology Conference

24 students attended the 2026 Midwest Psychological Association’s annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois April 16-18. The trip is an annual tradition of the MSUM Psychology Club and Psi Chi International Honor Society and is coordinated by the Psychology Club officers (Hailey Chhoun, Melody Justnes, Magenta Thai, Anna Stish, and Nevaeh Davidson). Students get the opportunity to attend paper talks, symposia, […]

Academic Conference
March 30, 2026

Human intelligence, psychology alum receives 2026 MSUM Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award

Congratulations to psychology alum Dr. Kevin McGrew for earning an MSUM Foundation 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. McGrew is being celebrated not only for his enormous contributions to the field of intelligence testing, but the heart behind what he does. “I just want to make a difference in the lives of kids and individuals with disabilities, and those on the margins. […]

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