FHSU Department of Psychology

10/01/2026

Congratulations, Claudia - October Student of the Month! 🥳

Claudia is a sophomore, FHSU online student completing the BS in Psychology degree. 🧠

10/01/2026

Congratulations, Aimee Fewell - October Student of the Month! 🥳

Aimee is a senior, FHSU online student completing the BS in Psychology degree. 🧠

10/01/2026

Congratulations, Kamden Phalen - October Student of the Month! 🥳

Kamden is a junior, FHSU on-campus student completing the BA in Psychology degree. 🧠

10/01/2026

Congratulations to our Psychology Students of the Month! 💛🖤
We are excited to announce that Kamden Phalen (FHSU On-Campus), Aimee Fewell (FHSU Online), and Claudia (FHSU Online), were selected by the department as our October Students of the Month! 👏🏼

Stay tuned for more posts about our awardees and what they've enjoyed most about being a psychology major.
✨Congratulations, Kamden, Aimee, and Claudia✨

09/30/2026

📣 We Want Your Feedback! 🐯

Take this quick 3–5 minute anonymous survey to help us better understand awareness of FHSU Health & Wellness Services and resources.

🔗 Take the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbwOjrzhLUgjhSvmXs0KD8MullsvFfAdsocUpipvNp_Wp6Lw/viewform

Thank you for your feedback! 💛🖤

09/30/2026

🌎Live Well in Sardinia, Italy!

Join Dr. Brooke Mann (Psychology) and Dr. Jessica Phelan (HHP) for an unforgettable Study Abroad experience in May 2027! Explore the science of longevity while experiencing Sardinian traditions, family, community, nutrition, movement, nature, and daily life.

📚 Associated coursework is available for undergraduate and graduate students in Spring Second 8-week session: PSY670/PSY670G or HHP670/670G – Living Well in Sardinia: Exploring the Science of Longevity.

This trip is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members!

✨ Learn more about Sardinia, the Blue Zones, and this incredible opportunity:
📅 Wednesday, October 7 | 1:00 PM – Tebo Library 232
📅 Tuesday, October 13 | 7:00 PM – Hays Public Library, Schmidt Gallery
Zoom meeting information to come!

Check out the flyer below for more information! ✈️

09/29/2026

Curious about the use of GenAI? Check out this post and the link provided to learn more! One of our professors, Dr. Stephanie Weigel, contributed to the writing of this article. 📚✨

Give it a read and learn more about the impact and possibilities of GenAI!

Read Student Perceptions and Use of GenAI for Writing: “Great Tool” or “Pandora’s Box”? athttps://wacclearinghouse.org/docs/atd/volume22/duffyetal.pdf

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Abby Bugbee on receiving the OCD Delaware Impact Award! 🎉💙 We’re so proud of Abby, a Fort Hays State University bachelor’s graduate, and all she continues to accomplish!🐯

09/23/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO ORDER! 🖤💛

Grab your School Psychology or Clinical Psychology shirts before the deadline! 🐯

📅 Order by September 27th!

All purchases support our GASP Fundraiser. Thank you for supporting our psychology community!

🔗https://fhsugasppsychology.itemorder.com/

09/21/2026

🐯💛 Meet Our New Faculty: Dr. Pamala Dayley! 🧠

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Pamala Dayley to the FHSU Psychology Department!

🎓 Dr. Dayley earned her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from UCLA and her B.S. in Psychological and Social Sciences from Penn State University, Abington. She is also an awardee of both the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and the DoD National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program.

🔬 Her interests span Social, Cognitive, and I/O Psychology, with research focusing on face and body perception and evidence-based teaching practices.

💅 Outside of psychology, Dr. Dayley enjoys cooking, nail art, spending time with animals (especially her dog!), and watching TV, movies, and anime.

Please join us in giving Dr. Dayley a warm Tiger welcome! 💛🐯