Goucher College Department of Psychology

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ngoubene and her students on their award-winning poster at the APA conference!

Dr. Arlette Ngoubene Atioky, Associate Professor of Psychology, along with several colleagues and Goucher students won an award for “Outstanding Poster Presentation” from APA Division 38: The Society for Health Psychology.

09/16/2026

Calling all Goucher alumnae/i and community members! Applications are now open to host a remote, project-based micro-internship during J-Term (January 4–22, 2027).

With your help, Goucher students work on meaningful, real-world professional projects that build skills and explore career pathways. There's no cost to host, as student micro-awards are funded through Goucher's Intern Funding program.

Ready to share your expertise and help shape a student's future? Become a 2027 Micro-Internship Host. Applications close October 12, 2026.

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewpUwVS-wAg6fBSjyzZTw1YfW5mdR-D7KJrR1fzUtTPmR9AQ/viewform

Or learn more about micro-internships here: https://www.goucher.edu/career-education-office/internships/micro-internships

09/14/2026

https://www.goucher.edu/learn/undergraduate-programs/psychology/news/students-present-research-at-landmark-conference-2026

Under the mentorship of Dr. Amanda Draheim, an interdisciplinary team of students from psychology, data science, and engineering science worked together to present four projects in this year's Landmark Conference.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to psychology major George King on this impressive achievement!

🎾Sunday Stories: George King, OC Class of 2023
Huge congratulations to 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 - 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 2026 𝗜𝗧𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗜𝗜 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿.

A national honour recognising integrity, humility and service - qualities George strengthened during his time at our school.

Now in his third year at at Goucher College , George has become a rock for the tennis team. He works early mornings as a lifeguard to help pay for college, never misses a practice, andis quietly determined. That mindset has helped Goucher secure back‑to‑back Landmark Conference titles.

Off the court, George is just as impressive. He holds a 3.73 GPA in Psychology, volunteers with the Ulman Foundation supporting young adults facing cancer, and serves as a crisis hotline volunteer.

We love hearing about George’s success - and it’s brilliant to see him still living out the school’s values.

Well done, George. We’d love to have you back on our courts soon.

08/30/2026

We are to celebrate our own Dr. Amanda Draheim for being a Featured Therapist with the Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)!

https://www.abct.org/featured-therapists/amanda-draheim/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTp429wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5rqfjnTY95QmGDrJlIexacfFpf89mtERASCmR3LsRTnD20G1aWgQUsRKUeZQ_aem_607W_8UUbZedb2zjBCfGEQ

Dr. Draheim offers evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and depression. Her theoretical orientation is integrative across cognitive behavioral, third wave (i.e., mindfulness-based treatments including the Unified Protocol, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy...

08/19/2026

Which psychology professor officiated Molly's wedding? Click to find out!

Are you wondering what a Goucher College degree could do for your student? We have plenty of success stories that show the strength of a liberal arts education. Meet Molly Abend '07, a Goucher graduate who majored in psychology and minored in education.

Molly says, "Goucher’s emphasis on critical thinking prepared me to build a strong career at the intersection of education, public policy, and data systems.”

Discover more of her story here: https://www.goucher.edu/prepare/success-stories/molly-abend

07/23/2026

Faculty Scholarship Highlight: Amanda Draheim

Congrats to Assistant Professor Amanda Draheim for authoring a chapter in the book, Integrating Generative AI in Psychology Courses. Draheim’s chapter, “Using Generative AI to Build Cultural Humility,” outlines class activities to promote applied learning of essential skills from the cultural humility framework as facilitated by enhanced approaches to learning and role-play.

05/17/2026

05/04/2026

Congratulations Trinity!

We’re to celebrate the Class of 2026 by highlighting students who’ve raised the bar. First up: Trinity James, earning her B.A. in Psychology and excelling both in the classroom and as a Peer Academic Coach.

When asked about Goucher, Trinity says, “I gained a network within the LAUNCH program, ACE, Goucher Christian Fellowship, along with other good organizations. I never expected to be social, more aware of the people around me, and holding myself accountable as a person. With my connections, intelligence, and experiences, it’ll guide me in the future, thanks to Goucher opening my eyes and pushing me out of my comfort zone.”

After graduating, Trinity will pursue a master’s degree in social work to further aid her community. Thanks for being an amazing Gopher, Trinity!

05/03/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. Ngoubene Atioky, along with the other faculty recipients, for winning this KRES grant to pursue a passion project that significantly differs from their prior area of research.

Arlette Ngoubene Atioky, Associate Professor of Psychology
Help-Full Birthing Experiences of Black Mothers
This project is a qualitative research study on the helpful birthing experiences of Black women who have successfully labored and delivered a child/children in a hospital setting in the U.S. in the last six months and up to two years ago.

https://www.goucher.edu/learn/provost/faculty-achievement/kres?fbclid=IwY2xjawRkVUNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzVDRJeVQ3eFM4bUxvc2tFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqSBI3kNmrHrnYbMQNCM9BjgxuV7LuoCc54mXwBMT0_g0sBX5yd8R6zxLMOf_aem_tCNZdqIg0ENeHFzr3MkMuw