Psychology

September 21, 2026

Psychology Club and Association of School Psychologists host Suicide Prevention events

The Psychology Club/Psi Chi and Association of School Psychologists hosted two suicide prevention events for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. On Tuesday, September 15th, the clubs hosted Elizabeth Medd of the 4-6-3 Foundation. She presented suicide prevention education and resources with the over 80 students in attendance at the event. “There is always hope” Medd shared. Reflecting on the event, Psychology […]

College of Science, Health & the Environment

July 28, 2026

Psychology alumna Natalie Jens helps athletes train their minds at Sanford Sports

Natalie Jens ’25, a former standout on the Dragons women’s basketball team and Psychology alumna, was recently featured on WDAY discussing her work as a Mental Performance Coach with Sanford Sports. Jens now helps athletes build the mental skills that go alongside physical training. Watch the full story.

Athletics

July 14, 2026

Cultures of Wellness: Study Abroad trip to Finland and Sweden

27 students, led by Dr. Mary Dosch (Psychology, School Psychology) and assisted by Dr. Jenna Laurin (Psychology), traveled to Finland and Sweden for a short-term study abroad trip. The study abroad program was focused on Cultures of Wellness across the Scandinavian and Nordic countries. Students participated in a number of cultural activities, including a traditional sauna experience in Helsinki, Finland. […]

Employee News

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. […]