The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of Psychology
Department of Psychology

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Supporting this fund means becoming a partner in the academic success of our students and the research discoveries of our faculty and scholars. We innovate in neuroscience and psychology, pushing boundaries in mental wellness, addiction, aging, memory, social challenges and more.
You're backing a top-ranked research department committed to bold scientific enterprise and developing powerful psychological methods. Our faculty conduct innovative and impactful work to understand the mind, brain, thinking, feeling and behavior — from cells to society. By involving students in immersive research experiences, we collectively improve lives and our local and global communities.
Your gifts strengthen the work of staff and students whose efforts make a meaningful and lasting impact in our community.

Your support is at the heart of everything we do in the Department of Psychology. Whether it’s backing innovative research, providing scholarships for students, or strengthening our graduate programs, your generosity makes a lasting impact — advancing discovery, empowering students and driving positive change in the world.
Impact of Donor Support
- Donors contributed $9 million in direct donations for innovation and research in the past five years.
- 96% of students rate the support from the Psychology Student Success Center, made possible by donors, as excellent.
- Donor support enables our internship program, offering over 50 sites for students to explore their career paths.

Receiving funding from donors was so key to my own growth as a graduate student. It gave me the financial security to go into my next steps with confidence. Their commitment to uplifting students motivates me to continue to strive towards equitable research, practice, and community involvement, and to one day give back in the same way.