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  • Portrait of Brian Bevington outside Lagomarcino Hall.
    Where ambition meets opportunity

    In his first year after transferring to Iowa State, Brian Bevington ('27 psychology) is making the most of his time as a Cyclone and gaining real-world experience.

    April 20, 2026

  • Doris Pena standing outside Lagomarcino
    Starting over, finding purpose 

    Doris Pena’s (‘26 psychology) path to Iowa State University was not traditional, but it shaped her purpose. As a first-generation and transfer student, she overcame challenges and gained experience through research, internships and the McNair Scholars Program. Now pursuing graduate school, Pena reflects on her journey with pride and a passion for counseling.

    April 14, 2026

  • Psychology student Molly Sickels.
    Researching the possibilities

    Molly Sickels (’26 psychology) has immersed herself in numerous undergraduate research opportunities in the Department of Psychology.

    April 14, 2026

  • A man is sitting at a table in the dark with a light shining over him.
    New psychology research links tired minds to unreliable evidence

    While research shows sleep-related fatigue affects how we think and feel, the impact of sleep loss on the reliability of statements and confessions in the legal system has received far less attention. A new research synthesis from Iowa State researchers examines this issue, including the need for evidence‑based standards to help judges and investigators recognize and account for sleep disruption in the legal process.

    March 4, 2026

  • A woman is typing on a laptop.
    New online psychology program offers flexibility for transfer students and degree completion

    Lydia Harders (’26 psychology) is currently enrolled in an online psychology course while completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Iowa State University. (Submitted photo) Transfer students and working adults who started an undergraduate degree but never finished now have a flexible path to completion. Iowa State University will launch…

    February 26, 2026

  • Doug Gentile
    Be kind to others, it can be good for your own health, mind

    Iowa State University psychology professor Douglas Gentile says even thinking kind thoughts can have a powerful effect.

    November 13, 2025

  • Elijah Moore in a podcast studio
    Madrid native leaves lasting legacy on campus podcasting

    Elijah Moore was determined to make the most of his college experience—and he did exactly that. Now graduating with a double major in psychology and philosophy, Moore leaves behind a legacy of involvement, leadership, and enthusiasm.

    May 12, 2025

  • Image of Lake LaVerne
    Two LAS students selected for Fulbright awards

    The students will teach English abroad after earning Fulbright fellowships.

    April 25, 2024