Professional Psychology

Aviation Psychology Symposium draws international researchers to Wright State

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Karen Strider-Iiames

Thomas Wischgoll, Ph.D, associate professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Wright State, helps Jennifer Sutton, Brescia University College in Ontario, Canada, experience the R.C. Appenzeller Visualization Laboratory.

More than 200 researchers from around the globe converged on Wright State University for the 17th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology May 6-9. Continue reading →

Psychological Phenomenon: Demand spurring growth in enrollments at SOPP

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jim Hannah

The Wright State School of Professional Psychology currently produces more clinical psychologists than all of Ohio’s other public universities combined, including The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati.

Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology is gearing up for the largest enrollment in its history. And the school is going to be taking on a more international flavor. Continue reading →

Spring Commencement photo gallery

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Nursing graduates pitched their customary confetti in celebration.

Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its spring 2013 commencement ceremony April 27 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Over 2,000 graduate at spring commencement

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Bob Mihalek

More than 2,000 students graduated at Wright State's 77th commencement ceremony on April 27 in the Wright State Nutter Center.

Wright State University held its 77th commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27, in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Psychology professor and former SOPP Dean Leon VandeCreek to retire

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jim Hannah

Set to retire at the end of the year, Leon VandeCreek said the largest overall patient problem facing psychologists today is anxiety and depression.

Like the roses he cultivates in his backyard, Leon VandeCreek’s work at Wright State University over the past 18 years is in full bloom. Continue reading →

Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jim Hannah

Photo of Larry James, Ph.D., dean of the School of Professional Psychology (left); and Jerry Yung, husband of the late Betty Yung, an associate professor at SOPP, display a plaque marking The Dr.Betty Yung Awards.

Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading →