By Margaret SchellDr. Kara Vick Boyer (’04) was recently appointed Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health Care at the Orlando VA Healthcare System — one of the largest mental health programs in the country. She was chosen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.Boyer’s eight years serving as deputy chief of staff prepared her for this new role. She was responsible for staff and veterans and collaborating with leadership.“I'm so happy to continue serving veterans,” she said...
Raisa Martinez, BS (’13) was honored as an Alumnus of Distinction at the Department of Psychological Science’s annual recognition ceremony, PSYC-CON, held this past Friday. Last year, Dr. Rebecca Free, BS (’14) received the same distinction. Notably, both alumni were recognized as high-performing undergraduates, and, in their senior year, each earned the prestigious Bill McDaniel Undergraduate Research Award, named for Professor Emeritus Dr. Bill McDaniel. Martinez went on to earn...
DDr. Tsu-Ming Chiang has been appointed as 2026 CUR Fellow by the Council on Undergraduate Research and inducted into the newly transformed CUR Fellows of Distinction (CURFD) Class. Dr. Chiang is GCSU’s first ever CUR Fellow; Chiang is one of just four CUR Fellows chosen this year.Chiang, professor of Psychology at Georgia College, was named a CUR Fellow in recognition of more than three decades of outstanding mentorship, leadership and scholarship advancing undergraduate research...
What does research tell us about the ADHD brain? This session explores brain imaging research in adults with ADHD, along with findings from the Georgia College & State University Psychophysiology Lab. Learn how ADHD affects behavior and cognition in college and beyond, and leave with practical strategies for students and those who work with them.
The Department of Psychological Science along with Psychology Club & PsiChi present our fourth faculty showcase with Dr. Rebecca Free. Attendees will learn how a psychology degree doesn’t lock you into one career path and that psychological skills (e.g., critical thinking, research, communication) translate across careers. The purpose for the presentation is to help students rethink what their degree can do and where it can take them.
The Department of Psychological Science presents its third faculty showcase with Dr. Stephanie Jett. The focus of this talk will be on veteran identity. What does it mean to be a veteran? Through interactive surveys, creative expression and real stories, this talk dives into how identity is shaped during and after service. Learn how stereotypes impact recognition, access to care and self-understanding — and how you can help shift the narrative.
The Department of Psychological Science presents its second faculty showcase. Dr. Whitney Heppner will discuss research linking mindfulness to health and wellness and activities you can do in your daily life to be more mindful and reap the benefits.This event will take place Friday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in A&S 2-72.
Come, listen to and engage with the author of "Seeking Asylum," Jessica Whitehead as she shares the history of Central State Hospital, its lasting legacy in this community, and her personal journey of living with mental illness.The event takes place Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. in Peabody Auditorium.This event is worth SONA Credit for relevant courses and supports the Bobcats FIRST QEP "path credits" towards obtaining your fall 2025 plushie! RSVP on GC Connect today!
Come, listen to and engage with the author of "Seeking Asylum," Jessica Whitehead as she shares the history of Central State Hospital, its lasting legacy in this community, and her personal journey of living with mental illness.The event takes place Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. in Peabody Auditorium.This event is worth SONA Credit for relevant courses and supports the Bobcats FIRST QEP "path credits" towards obtaining your fall 2025 plushie! RSVP on GC Connect today!
