Psychology News

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  Psychology Students Put New Parental Investment Scale to the Test During Summer SURF Project

  This summer, psychology majors Ingrid Buchwald ’27 and Julia Marshall ’27 worked to validate a parental effort scale developed by Professor of Psychology Carin Perilloux.

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  SURF in Action: Southwestern Students and Faculty Dive into Summer Research

  Now in its second year, the Southwestern Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) program offers students the opportunity to conduct paid, full-time research alongside faculty members.

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  Behind World-Class Leadership, Southwestern University’s Outdoor Adventure Program Provides Opportunities for Global Exploration

  From the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro to the depths of the Grand Canyon, Southwestern students can explore Earth’s natural wonders through the Outdoor Adventure program.

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  Two Southwestern Seniors to Study Abroad this Summer After Earning Prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships

  Seniors Nia Cannon ’26 and Sumaya Moshiur ’26 have been named recipients of the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, providing funds for them to study abroad this summer.

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  Southwestern Students Alexandria Glenn ’26 and Zaria Renfro ’28 Earn Prestigious Gilman Scholarships for Summer Study Abroad Experiences

  Glenn will study language and culture in Rome with IES Abroad while Renfro will travel to three countries with the SU European Cultural Explorations program.

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  Southwestern University Featured on Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges List

  Another national publication has honored Southwestern as Forbes ranked SU one of the best liberal arts colleges in Texas and the #304 overall institution in the U.S.

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  Senior Sarah Doroshow ’25 Awarded Prestigious Gilman Scholarship to Attend SU London Program this Fall

  Psychology major Sarah Doroshow becomes the third Southwestern University student to earn the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship in 2025.

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  From the Classroom to the Courtroom: Southwestern University Prepares Students for Successful Careers in Law

  Southwestern’s unique approach to a liberal arts education, paired with passionate faculty and small class sizes, has put countless students on a path to success in law.

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  Professor of Psychology Fay Guarraci Featured by American Psychological Foundation

  Guarraci was recently the focus of the American Psychological Foundation’s “Where in the World is APF” series. 

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  Southwestern Alumna Achieves Career Dreams Through New York Arts Program

  Theatre and psychology double major Camille Krumwiede ’22 is showcasing skills learned at Southwestern through internships at And Just Like That… and Atlantic Pictures.