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We’re proud to be in the top 10% of clinical psychology doctoral programs (2026 U.S. News & World Report).

Thank you to the faculty, students, and alumni for making this a top tier doctoral program that is furthering the understanding of mental health and advancing prevention and treatment. 💚🤍

#MSUPsychology #MSUSocialScience #ClinicalPsychology A collage of photos from the MSU Clinical Science research area including ones that show graduations, talks, research, and awards. The text says: TOP 10% OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL PROGRAMS according to the US News & World Report. by @msupsychology

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Everyone says having research experience is important. But how do you get started when you don’t have any experience? We’ve got you! Scroll for tips on how to get started. ➡️

#UndergradResearch #PsychologyResearch #PsychLab #ResearchExperience #MSUPsychology #PSYSpartan #MSUSocialScience A photo of students in a psychology lab. The text says: “How to get involved in PSY research.” taken in Michigan State University by @msupsychology

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Interested in getting involved in research, internships, or learning more about the PSY major? Come to the PSY Open House this Friday from 2-4PM! 💚🤍

#MSUPsychology #MSUSocialScience PSY Open House, Friday from 2-4PM in the Psychology Building. Expect PSY research lab tours, info tables for getting involved, and presentations to dig deeper on specific topics. by @msupsychology

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What a beautiful night to be out among the sea of green and white! A huge thank you to MSU Psychology Club and Psi Chi for representing our department at the MSU Homecoming Parade! Go Green! 💚

#MSUPsychology #GoGreen by @msupsychology

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Let the signs be your guide! Stop by Giltner 173 today to meet with the PSY Student Success Mentors (and grab some snacks). 💚

#MSUPsychology #PSYpartan #StudentSuccess by @msupsychology

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For PSYC Good Deed Day, Psi Chi got together to make an origami bouquet for MSU Safe Space to thank them for all that they do for our community. 💚

#PSYCGoodDeedDay2026 #PSYpartans #MSUPsychology Members of MSU Psi Chi make origami flowers to put in a bouquet for MSU Safe Space. by @msupsychology

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A new MSU study found that the personality characteristics that get you promoted to a leader aren’t necessarily the qualities that make you a good one.

The study, led by Drs. Chris Nye and alumni Nathan Baker, found that a number of characteristics are important for effective leadership but the employees who tend to become leaders are often not the people with those characteristics.

#MSUPsychology #Leadership #EffectiveLeadership #OrganizationalPsychology New study finds: personality is key in hiring effective leaders. by @msupsychology

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We shine an Access Spotlight on @msupsychology alumna Dr. Jo Alanís, a Postdoctoral Associate at Rice University, she received her PhD from MSU in Organizational Psychology.

Jo's work helps to support the wellbeing and advancement of faculty at Rice.

More about her work in the news section of our website.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #MSUSocialScience An image of Jo Alanís. by @msupsychology

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Start thinking about what good deeds you can do because next week Wednesday is the 2nd annual PSYC Good Deed Day!

Psychology Departments around the world are participating because research shows that an act of kindness benefits everyone involved. Scroll through for some ideas on how you can participate. 🎉

Founded in 2025, this event occurs annually during National Mental Illness Awareness Week.

#MSUPsychology #PsycGoodDeedDay2026 #PsycGoodDeedDay **Celebrate PSYC Good Deed Day by doing a good deed on October 7th.** by @msupsychology

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Throwback to a day in MSU student Avery Shippe’s study abroad! As a PSY and PLS major, she participated in the British Politics and Society program this summer where she learned about politics, history, foreign policy, and more! by @msupsychology

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