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Steve Manuck, PhD -- APA Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions

Steve Manuck has been awarded a 2026 American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions. This prestigious award honors psychologists who have made distinguished contributions to the field. It is a remarkable accomplishment and so well deserved. Steve is the first person from our department to be honored in this way. Truly an amazing accomplishment. Please join us in congratulating Steve!!

Congratulations to Anna Marsland on the 2026 ABMR Tica Hall Mentoring Award!

Congratulations to Anna Marsland who has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research’s Tica Hall Mentoring Award! This annual award, named in honor of our dear colleague, the late Dr. Tica Hall, celebrates a career-long commitment to mentoring the next generation of behavioral medicine scholars. Anna has made exceptional contributions to mentorship and is widely known for her inclusive, personalized, and caring approach. Through her guidance, she has seeded the field of behavioral medicine with scientists who exemplify collaboration and interdisciplinary research. Anna's mentorship has enriched so many lives and helped many trainees advance science; we strive to “channel Anna” in our own mentoring, teaching, and leadership. Congratulations, Anna, on this outstanding and well-deserved recognition!

Clinical Program Job Ad is Live! The deadline for applications has been extended to November 18, 2025.

The job ad for a new Assistant or Associate Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology is now live! The deadline for applications has been extended to November 18, 2025.