Positive psychology has already taken Clayton Rodgers to California, and he expects it take him much further in the future. Rodgers, a junior psychology major from Springdale, Ark., recently presented a poster at the first Western Positive Psychology Association (WPPA) Conference in Claremont, Calif. Rodgers was one of the few undergraduate students at the conference, […]
University of the Ozarks Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Karen Jones' positive psychology class is hosting a week's worth of activities geared toward boosting positive feelings and well-being across campus. Sophomore psychology major Clayton Rodgers, from Springdale, Ark, is spearheading the project, along with other members of the class. "Earlier this semester, Dr. Jones mentioned […]
Tyra Omeir's passion for helping end human trafficking has led to a full-time position with the non-profit organization Safe From Slavery. Omeir, who graduated from Ozarks in December 2013 with a double major in psychology of human behavior and strategic communication, will move to London, England, in the spring to begin working with the organization […]
From fashion exhibits to VIP luncheons, Ozarks senior Olivia Logan had her share of excitement this past summer as an intern for the Clinton Foundation in Little Rock, Ark. Logan, originally from Hot Springs, Ark., is a psychology major with minors in political science and sociology. She has always been interested in the Clinton Foundation […]
Nichole (Shelton) Matlock, a senior psychology major from Jasper, Ark., decided to explore the sense of well-being on campus for her senior research project. Last Monday night, Matlock presented her findings to students, faculty, and staff. "My research project involved the sense of well-being on campus and whether or not it was affected by gender, […]
When Amanda Anthony traveled with a group of fellow students to Europe as part of their Psychology in Europe course, she was already familiar with works by Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl.?But after touring his home in Vienna and listening to the guide recount Frankl's holocaust experiences, Anthony said she found herself intrigued by […]
How much fun can you actually have at an academic conference? For the half dozen U of O students who recently attended the Southwestern Psychological Conference in Oklahoma City, the answer is Wow. "Attending this event did change me and my view of my field," says John Nix, a senior from Stamps, Arkansas. "When people […]
The Ozarks Psychology Department and the Psychology Club will hold a series of events during the week of October 3-6 to raise awareness about the issues facing those suffering from various forms of mental illness. Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an opportunity to learn more about serious mental illnesses such as major depression, bipolar […]