News

Filter

Wildfire smoke looms over a line of hilltop houses with the city of Los Angeles visible in the background

'It isn't over. It's just starting.': Alumna reflects on devastating California wildfires

By Lauren Pond

Jean Carfagno remembers the morning the sun disappeared.

Shortly after wildfires began devouring large swaths of Southern California on Jan. 7, 2025, she watched thick smoke obscure the…

Dr. Ariana Hoet

Alumna Ariana Hoet receives Emerging Leader Award

By Lauren Pond

Psychology alumna Dr. Ariana Hoet, '11, has received the College of Arts and Sciences' 2025 Emerging Leader Award. Given at a campus ceremony on April 4, the annual honor recognizes alumni who…

Close-up of Ohio State seal

Arts and Sciences alumni lead the way in suicide prevention

Ohio State psychology alumnus Austin Lucas leads suicide prevention programming, training, events and education for the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation.

Silhouettes of arms holding up a variety of weapons against a cloudy sky.

Ambivalence + polarized views can promote political violence

A new study co-authored by doctoral alumnus Joseph Siev and professor Richard Petty suggests that people go to violent extremes to compensate for attitudinal discomfort. 

Blue and red lights flash on top of a white police car.

Higher rates of arrest for Black adults with psychological disorders

A new study by doctoral alumna Briana Brownlow finds that at the same symptom severity, the risk of arrest is higher for Black individuals.  

Devon Price

Psychology Alum: Dr. Devon Price

Dr. Price, Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago's School of Continuing and Professional Studies & Author with Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House, graduated from…

Jacob Marzalik

Psychology Alum: Jacob Marzalik

Jacob received his BA in psychology from OSU and went on to complete a MA in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt University, Chicago in 2016. He currently works as a Project Manager for the American…

Kalee Brenner

Psychology Alum: Kalee Brenner

"Being open to positions that don’t seem like typical ‘psychology’ careers” is what led Kalee to her current position. Kalee is a Student Financial Services Specialist, and loves being part of the…