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A. Jordan Wright Elected to APA Council of Representatives to Champion "Whole Human" Care and Expanded Access
Following a term as 2025 President of the Society of Clinical Psychology, Clinical Associate Professor A. Jordan Wright was elected to represent the division on the APA Council of Representatives.
Revolutionary Mothering: Black Mothers' Vision for the 2024 Presidential Agenda
New research from NYU Applied Psychology highlights Black mothers’ policy priorities and political advocacy ahead of the 2024 election.
New Research from Steinhardt Explores When Suppressing Emotions Impacts Mental Health
A new study from the Clinical/Counseling Psychology (CNPS) PhD program offers a more nuanced understanding of how emotion suppression affects psychological well-being.
Reclaiming Indigenous Mathematical Knowledge: New Review from NYU Steinhardt Researchers
A new review from researchers in NYU Applied Psychology challenges Western-centric assumptions about mathematics and argues for greater recognition of Indigenous mathematical systems as legitimate.
From Research to Resonance: Applied Psychology at PhD Live!
What happens when research steps off the page? Natalie May shares how PhD Live helped her turn complex ideas into stories that connect.
Beyond the Mat: Bridging Psychology and Yoga for Radical Healing
Yoga to Cope provides a space where accessible yoga-based tools and mental health advocacy meet to support marginalized communities navigating trauma, grief, and identity.
Professor Diane Hughes Receives APS Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Scholarship
Professor Diane Hughes, PhD, of the Psychology for Social Intervention program in Applied Psychology, has been awarded the 2026 James Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Psychological Science for Transformative Scholarship.
Global TIES Director Florencia Lopez Boo Serves as Featured Panelist at UN Commission on Social Development Virtual Event
Dr. Florencia Lopez Boo, Director of Global TIES for Children, served on a virtual panel for an official event of the 64th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development.
IHDSC Affiliate Hala Alyan Named Finalist for 2026 Pulitzer Prize
Dr. Hala Alyan, Clinical Assistant Professor in Steinhardt’s Department of Applied Psychology, has been named a Finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in the category of Memoir or Autobiography.
NYU Steinhardt Co-Hosts Workshop on Trauma-Informed Care for Asian American Communities
Steinhardt faculty and students—alongside researchers, clinicians, educators, and community leaders—discussed ways to strengthen culturally responsive care.
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