UofM - Department of Psychology

10/20/2026

Have a favorite hobby you'd love to share, or are you interested in trying something NEW?
Join the wicked smart and equally kind graduate student Elaine Mooney for a Tiger PEP Self-Care Workshop filled with FUN, SNACKS, and HOBBIES!
Take a break from your busy schedule, spend time with new friends, and discover how exploring hobbies can be a wonderful form of self-care!
Whether you enjoy painting, crafting, crocheting, or something completely different, we would LOVE to see what brings YOU joy!
Please feel free to bring your own hobby (or hobbies), or come explore some of ours!
For any questions about this event, please contact Elaine Mooney ([email protected]), Dr. Mollie ([email protected]), Charline Julien ([email protected]; Tiger PEP Intern), or Voria Keith ([email protected]; Tiger PEP Intern).

10/20/2026

Calling all Twilight fans! 🧛🐺
Join the fun and very engaging graduate students Aglaia Margaris, Allie Rodgers, and Cora Frost-Helms for a SPOOOOKY round of Twilight movie trivia, CANDY, and PRIZES!!
Think you know everything about Bella, Edward, Jacob, and the rest of the gang? Come put your Twilight knowledge to the test, enjoy some sweet treats, and compete for prizes!
The BIG question is ... Are YOU Team Jacob or Team Edward?
We can't wait to find out!

10/19/2026

🎃👻 SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE… AND SO IS OUR BAKE SALE! 🧁🍪 Get ready for some sweet treats! 🕸️🦇 The Psychology Graduate Student Association (PGSA) is hosting its Annual Bake Sale, and you won’t want to miss it! 🧁🍰🍪 📅 When: October 28th at 10:00 AM 📍 Where: Psych Building, 1st & 2nd Floor 🍪 Stop by to grab your favorite baked goods, support our graduate students, and buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize (including a gift card)! 🎁 💚 All proceeds help support our mission to uplift and support psychology graduate students! Bring your sweet tooth and your spooky spirit — we can’t wait to see you there! 👻🧁

09/14/2026

08/06/2026

Preparing the Next Generation of Psychologists to Address the Opioid Crisis
Tennessee Opioid Abatement Council award expands University of Memphis workforce training and strengthens community partnerships to improve behavioral health across the region.
Read more about how Dr. Meghan McDevitt-Murphy is helping prepare the next generation of behavioral health professionals while expanding access to high-quality addiction treatment.
https://www.memphis.edu/research/impact/newsletter2026/aug/nextgenpsychologists.php

05/20/2026

Celebration was in the air at the 2026 Psychology Awards Ceremony! We honored our hardworking students, celebrated their achievements, and gave a heartfelt farewell to Dr. Foxx as she begins her retirement journey. Congratulations! 🎉🎓💙

04/28/2026

📣 You are formally invited to attend Psi Chi’s Spring Induction Ceremony this Thursday, April 23rd! We look forward to a wonderful evening of celebrating our current members and their accomplishments in the field of psychology as well as welcoming our new members. We are also honored to have Dr. Alexandrea Golden joining us as our guest speaker.