/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news.html null Fri, 05 Jun 2026 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/americans-of-all-political-stripes-want-to-regulate-ultraprocess.html “Surveys show the majority of Americans don’t trust these big ultraprocessed food companies and believe they are creating addictive products,” says Professor Ashley Gearhardt. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:14:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/scientists-say-the-20-5-3-rule-could-be-exactly-what-you-need-to.html The framework calls for 20 minutes in green space three times a week, five hours in semi-wild environments once a month, and three days fully off-grid once a year. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-the-2026-department-of-psychology-undergraduate-awards.html Congratulations, everyone! Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:51:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/u-m-psychology-at-the-2026-aps-annual-convention.html Several U-M Psychology faculty and students will be featured at the APS Annual Convention in Barcelona, Spain. Learn more here! Fri, 22 May 2026 17:21:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/experts-sound-alarm-on-food-linked-to-serious-chronic-disease-in.html The researchers said they thought the inflammation caused by ultra-processed foods might irritate the lungs in a way that isn’t related to an allergic reaction. Wed, 20 May 2026 12:29:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/people-are-asking-ai-models-for-life-advice--is-that-prudent-.html We have spent years debating whether AI is trustworthy enough to drive our cars or screen our job applications. We forgot to ask whether we'd trust it with something as intimate as our mental health. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:26:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/the-danger-of-screens-taking-over-our-lives0.html The early internet pioneers believed technology would bring us together. But it turns out real connection, the kind that reduces loneliness, builds empathy, and strengthens communities, still happens best when we look up from our screens and step outside. Fri, 15 May 2026 18:12:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-the-2026-faculty--graduate-student--and-staff-award-w.html Congratulations, everyone! Wed, 13 May 2026 18:31:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/um-study--ai-analysis-of-nypd-body-camera-footage-reveals-undocu.html A new study is raising concerns about racial disparities, questionable police language and thousands of potentially undocumented encounters — while also showing how artificial intelligence could help uncover them. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:26:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/why-some-shoppers-avoid-self-check-out--even-when-it-s-faster---.html Many checkout lanes at major U.S. grocery chains are self-checkout, erasing human interaction and creating a sense of isolation for many shoppers. Tue, 12 May 2026 19:44:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/why-some-of-the-best-athletes-in-the-world-pretend-to-be-someone.html “You are making a decision to adopt not just a different point of view, but a specific kind of alternative point of view that is linked with success,” says psychologist Ethan Kross. Tue, 12 May 2026 17:57:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/allison-earl-receives-the-acum-unsung-champion-award.html Congratulations, Ali! Mon, 11 May 2026 19:15:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-our-graduate-student-award-recipients--may-2026.html Congratulations! Mon, 11 May 2026 17:23:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/announcing-our-recent-grant-recipients---may-2026.html Congratulations, everyone! Mon, 11 May 2026 15:50:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/leah-richmond-rakerd-receives-the-sscp-susan-nolen-hoeksema-earl.html Congratulations, Leah! Tue, 05 May 2026 19:58:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/opinion---american-psychological-association-s-actions-speak-lou.html Authors Germine Awad and Kevin Cokley believe the psychology field cannot afford APA’s abandonment of diversity efforts. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:44:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/people-remain--blissfully-ignorant--of-ai-use-in-everyday-messag.html A recent study found that people evaluate others harshly when they know a message was written using artificial intelligence. Yet, individuals tend to remain completely unaware of potential artificial intelligence use in everyday situations. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/is-it-normal-to-talk-to-yourself--what-it-could-really-mean.html Talking to ourselves helps regulate our emotions and clarify what we want to say to others, according to Ethan Kross, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/most-people-do-not-realize-when-a-personal-message-they-receive-.html Two new experiments show that most people do not even consider that a personal message could be AI-generated, even when they themselves use artificial intelligence to write. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/alumni-news/recent-psychology-graduate-annalee-miner-receives-2026-27-fulbri.html Congratulations, Annalee! Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/opinion---u-m-gutted-dei-after-a-weak-trump-threat--now--the-law.html Professor Kevin Cokley argues that it is time to reinstate legal DEI on U-M campuses. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:57:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/how-an-iconic-masters-moment-came-to-be--and-has-come-to-last.html “It’s very interesting that it conveyed some deep meaning to many individuals who do not share this cultural tradition,” [said Shinobu Kitayama]. “There’s something universal going on here, I think.” Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:34:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-our-recent-grant-recipients---march-20260.html Congratulations, everyone! Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/shelly-schreier-receives-michigan-distinguished-professor-of-the.html Congratulations, Shelly! Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/staff-news/luca-borntrager-receives-2026-lsa-rising-star-award-winner-in-th.html Congratulations, Luca! Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-our-graduate-student-award-recipients--april-2026.html Congratulations! Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:46:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/catherine-thomas-receives-aps-rising-star-award.html Congratulations, Catherine! Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/are-you-an-otrovert--what-to-know-about-the-new-personality-type.html Psychiatrist Dr. Rami Kaminski coined the new to describe well-adjusted people who tend to avoid joining social groups out of preference. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/northern-michigan-school-bans-screens-to-boost-literacy--will-it.html In a bid to improve literacy scores, Mesick schools pulled screens from elementary classrooms. Experts say the move comes with risks that could could fall behind in the digital age. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/opinion--trump-lies-to-the-american-people--women-are-calling-hi.html Hillary Clinton, Gretchen Whitmer, Abigail Spanberger, Rashida Tlaib, and others have made recent public statements. These women are done being quiet, and they aren't the only ones. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:43:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/the-biit-lab-works-with-feeld-to-redesign-dating-app--promoting-.html This portfolio of work is part of the BIIT Lab’s broader commitment to researching the impact of digital technologies on members of marginalized communities. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/your-brain-has-too-many-tabs-open--managing-the-voice-in-your-he.html If you want to have better conversations with others, Ethan Kross says you first have to quiet down the chatter in your own head. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/natalie-tronson-receives-rackham-distinguished-graduate-mentor-a.html Congratulations, Natalie! Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:58:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/aidan-wright-receives-the-apa-division-5-jacob-cohen-award-for-d.html Congratulations, Aidan! Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/psychology-community-talks---sheryl-olson---defining-psychopatho.html Apr. 13, 2026 @ 6pm - Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/elizabeth-cole-receives-2026-distinguished-service-to-spssi-awar.html Congratulations, Liz! Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:01:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-our-graduate-student-award-recipients--march-2026.html Congratulations! Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/adriene-beltz---christopher-monk-named-fellows-of-the-associatio.html Congratulations, Adriene & Chris! Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/u-m-researchers-improve-human-ai-teamwork-in-manufacturing.html When machines misunderstand human intent, production and safety can suffer. This U-M research helps AI recognize human intent and repair breakdowns before they become safety risks or costly delays. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-our-recent-grant-recipients---march-2026.html Congratulations, everyone! Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:53:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/faculty-memorial--l--rowell-huesmann.html In Memoriam Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:41:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/learning-mindful-leadership.html At the Barger Leadership Institute, students are using mindfulness techniques to explore their leadership identities. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:09:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/office-hours--ramaswami-mahalingam-discusses-mindful-leadership.html U-M professor Ramaswami Mahalingam talks about mindful leadership, part of his Michigan Online course, “Mindfulness, Dignity, and the Art of Human Connection." Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/psychology-community-talks---richard-gonzalez---improving-the-sc.html Mar. 9, 2026 @ 6pm - Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/how-to-get-high-on-your-own-dopamine-naturally.html What if your body already knows how to make you happier—you just have to activate it? Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:11:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/the-push-to-turn-big-food-into-the-new-big-tobacco.html Big Tobacco helped design the ultra-processed food era—and now reformers are using the anti-smoking playbook to fight it. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/awards/announcing-our-graduate-student-award-recipients--february-2026.html Congratulations! Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/why-black-celebrities-are-being-accused-of--selling-out-.html When fame clashes with racial loyalty: why Black stars from Nicki Minaj to Snoop Dogg are being called ‘sell-outs’ over identity, solidarity, and individual freedom. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/fabbs-2026-norman-anderson-idea-award-lifetime-achievement-winne.html Congratulations to Dr. Jill Becker! Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:49:00 +0000 http://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/psych/en/news-events/all-news/faculty-news/ultra-processed-foods-should-be-treated-more-like-cigarettes-tha.html UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:43:00 +0000