WVU Department of Psychology

08/18/2026

Welcome back Mountaineers! The first day of the semester is here, and our halls are officially full of energy, ideas, and new beginnings.

Cheers to a great semester ahead, we are thrilled to be back!!

08/17/2026

Our Graduate students and faculty recently kicked off the semester with the annual departmental picnic! Starting off our semester on the right foot, with co****le, good food, disc golf, and good times! We are excited to carry this energy into the semester and welcome our incoming students!

07/24/2026

Presenting research is more than sharing results - it’s a transformative learning experience! 🧠

Check out the students who showcased that experience at the WVU Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium!

06/03/2026

Did you know? 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 10 men, experience anxiety or depression associated with the birth of their child.

Juliana Haney, clinical psychology graduate student, organized The Climb event to help raise awareness, offer support, and share resources. Check out this video to learn more:

According to Postpartum Support International, one in five women an...

05/20/2026

Caps off to you! Here’s to celebrating how far you’ve come and all the places you’ll go! Congrats to our 2026 graduates!

05/18/2026

Congratulations are in order for our successful defenses! These students have worked tirelessly to complete their milestones, and we are so proud to see them successfully accomplish their goals!💙💛

04/30/2026

Last night our undergraduates demonstrated their excellence at our Undergraduate Capstone Poster Session. We were thrilled to see our students present the hard work they’ve conducted this semester, and we are excited to see how you all carry these experiences forward!

04/26/2026

This afternoon, the department of Psychology held its award ceremony. We would like to congratulate all of our undergraduate award recipients and celebrate those who earned the BA Certificate. Together these milestones reflect a strong commitment to academic excellence and the strength of our students! We are thrilled to have so many students to celebrate!

04/26/2026

Please join us in recognizing this years graduate award recipients. These individuals have demonstrated excellence across research, scholarship, teaching, and service, representing the very best of our graduate program. Their dedication and commitment exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence, both within the university and out into the community.

04/26/2026

This afternoon, WVU proudly recognized its newest inductees into Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. We would also like to recognize our 2025-2026 Psi Chi and Psych Club leadership for making this event possible. Your academic excellence and dedication to the study of psychology have earned this distinction, and we look forward to your continued contributions.