Recent News

Faculty in the Department of Psychology are regularly featured in regional, national and international news outlets. Their expertise shapes public conversations about behavior, mental health, relationships and the science behind everyday life. Explore some of the latest stories and media mentions below.

  • Jennifer Read - Grant to test innovative sexual assault prevention measure
  • Eduardo Mercado - What's really happening when whales sing?
    10/30/25

    Contrary to the scientific consensus, they're exploring, not courting, says UB psychologist and cognitive scientist Eduardo Mercado III.

  • UB Psychology climbs in national rankings
    9/23/25

    The university is tied for No. 36 in the latest U.S. News Best Colleges rankings.

  • Shira Gabriel - Collective effervescence is good for you
  • Julie Bowker - Named VP of online parenting resource
    9/11/25

    The UB psychologist will oversee webinars for the online resource that explains child development research findings to lay audiences.

  • Ken DeMarree - Listening well can move you, literally
    7/23/25

    New research identifies high-quality listening as contributing to Kama Muta, the feeling of being “moved by love.”

  • Hollen Reischer - Weighing in on millennials and midlife crisis
  • Azaria Fulton - Psychology major receives scholarship to study abroad
    6/3/25

    The students received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, with one student also being awarded a Boren Scholarship.

  • Michael Poulin - Mindfulness boosts generosity only for group-oriented individuals
  • Peter Pfordresher and David Vollweiler - Better pitch means more vivid earworms
    5/30/25

    A UB study found that your musical ability may be why that song is stuck on mental repeat.