Monthly Archives: November 2025

Graduate News, Uncategorized

Introducing Our New Program – Masters of Science in Psychology!

On 11/18 there was an information session by Findley-Van Nostrand and various psychology faculty presenting the new M.S. for Roanoke College to interested students. The session was coordinated with the help of Psi Chi board members at Roanoke College to make it happen.

Who is the M.S. in Psychology for?

The program prepares students for applying to a doctorate program or for a job. It does not provide any licensures so those wanting to be licensed would need to obtain it after if so desired. While the program does not get you a license, it does make you more competitive for doctoral programs!

How many are they accepting into a cohort and when is the application due ?

The program will be capped at 12 students for the Fall of 2026. They are accepting applications now until March 1st, 2026!

What does the coursework look like?

The masters is intended to train students to have advanced disciplinary knowledge in the different domains of psychology (developmental, psychophysiology, social and cognitive )and research skills. The curriculum includes professional development which makes it stand out among other similar programs. The professional development classes are designed to teach students how to publish research and prepare for a job.

Students will partner with a faculty member to work towards completing a thesis statement. They will work to complete research which has guaranteed funding for students to attend conferences and other professional development opportunities!

To Apply:

-Students need to have a bachelors degree in psychology or related field and must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

-Send in all transcripts for college course work

-Contact information for two people for letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor)

-Personal Statement (more information on the website)

-Preferences on a faculty member to work with

All information from this blog is from the site below and from the information session held on 11/18: https://www.roanoke.edu/academics/majors/psychology_master

Visit the site above if you have more questions or need more information!

Contact Danielle Findley-Van Nostrand if you have more questions or concerns Email: findley@roanoke.edu

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Conferences, Faculty Post

Society of Southeastern Social Psychologist Conference

This year the conference took place in St. Petersburg, Florida between November 7th and 8th, 2025.

The Society of Southeastern Social Psychologists (SSSP) was created in 1978 by social psychologists at the University of Georgia. It has since grown into a welcoming community of more than 400 students, faculty, and professional psychologists across the United States. While its membership spans the nation, most participants come from states throughout the Southeast and attendance reaches around 200 each year. Each year, SSSP hosts its Annual Conference, a tradition that brings together personality and social psychologists for a day of research presentations, networking, and lively discussions. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the conference highlights graduate and undergraduate student contributions and features interactive group lunches that encourage meaningful connections.

A few of our professors got the opportunity to attend this conference and present their research! They also enjoyed ending the night at the beach.

Dr. Travis Carter presented Response to unfair offers by political ingroup and outgroup members in the ultimatum game.

Dr. Christopher Buchholz presented Increasing mindfulness in the college classroom.

Dr. Danielle Findley-Van Nostrand presented Parents’ goals for popularity are related to different forms of (aggression and) prosocial tendencies in emerging adults.

The psychology team is hoping to bring future Roanoke College M.S. psychology students to present at this conference!

Source: https://spsp.org/events/society-of-southeastern-social-psychologists

Photos: taken by Dr. Findley-Van Nostrand

Formatting editing: Amelia Easter

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Advice/Tips

National Stress Awareness Day

National Stress Awareness Day is on the first Wednesday in November every year and this year it is on November 5th. Chronic stress over a long period of time can lead to health problems in the long run so we need to learn how to deal with stress appropriately.

What can cause stress?

There is a wide range of things that can cause stress and they can present differently depending on the person. Some examples of causes include:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic illness
  • Grief
  • Guilt
  • Violence
  • Natural disaster
  • etc.

How does stress appear?

According to the American Behavioral Clinics, stress can look like these presentations:

  • Constantly angry or depressed
  • Feelings you are unloved
  • No sleep or trouble sleeping
  • Racing thoughts, constantly worried
  • Indecisive or make poor decisions
  • etc.

How do you deal with stress?

  • Increase stress awareness with education and mindfulness
  • Create a plan of your day to conquer it
  • Plan a day of things to make you laugh
  • Get proper sleep: it is recommended to have at least 7 hours as an adult
  • Exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety
  • Meditation and mindfulness: be more mindful in your thoughts to be present in the moment
  • Connect with others: share your feelings and emotions whether it is a friend or a professional

Source: https://americanbehavioralclinics.com/november-international-stress-awareness-day/

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