Educational Psychology Professor Robert Enright joined Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time” program last week to share his expertise about the scientific study of forgiveness. Enright, who holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science in the …
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UW–Madison’s Enright lauded as ‘game changer’ in modern psychology
Decades of pioneering work on the vast personal and social benefits of forgiveness — from reducing individuals’ anxiety and aggression to fostering better cross-cultural communication amid political conflict — have earned UW-Madison’s Robert Enright one …
UW–Madison’s Vlach advisor to Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship recipients
Haley Vlach, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, has been named an advisor recipient of the Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship for the 2022-2023 academic year for two submissions. The Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowship …
UW–Madison’s Vlach receives Romnes Research Fellowship
Haley Vlach, professor of educational psychology and director of the Learning, Cognition & Development Lab, has been named a recipient of the Romnes Fellowship from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate …
UW-Madison’s Barber and Lazaroff receive Graduate Student Services Scholarship
Educational Psychology PhD students Alexandra Barber and Emma Lazaroff have been selected to receive the Graduate Student Services Scholarship award from UW-Madison’s Graduate School. The Graduate Student Service Scholarship recognizes and honors the graduate students …
UW-Madison’s Chia-chen Yang, recipient of Alumni Early Career Award
Dr. Chia-chen Yang, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Oklahoma State University and UW-Madison Alumna, has been named this year’s recipient of the Department of Educational Psychology’s Alumni Early Career Award. Yang earned her PhD …
Knabe sets sights on Three Minute Thesis® Final
Ed Psych PhD student Melina Knabe has advanced to the final round of UW-Madison’s Three Minute Thesis® competition. With a single static PowerPoint slide and a max time of three minutes, Knabe moved through the …
Batyshira Documents Ethnic Identity’s Role in Minoritized Students’ College Adjustment
Moving away from home onto a residential college campus can be a big change for Youth of Color—especially if the college environment differs markedly from their home neighborhood. But having a strong ethnic identity can …
Educational Psychology’s Matthews Named Interim Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Percival Matthews, an Associate Professor with the UW-Madison’s Department of Educational Psychology, has accepted the position of Interim Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with the UW-Madison School of Education’s Office of Equity, Diversity, …
Can narcissists change? UW–Madison’s Enright Proposes New Approach in BYUradio Segment
UW–Madison’s Robert Enright was a guest on BYUradio’s “The Lisa Show,” where he discussed an approach to helping individuals with narcissism. Enright Enright holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science with the School of Education’s Department …