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In memory of Prof. Donald A. Riley (June 22, 1922 – August 17, 2026)

November 9, 2026

Donald A. Riley was born in Oak Park, Illinois. He earned an A.B. in psychology from Denison University in Ohio and an A.M. at Colorado University. After spending two years as a Navy officer in the South Pacific during World War II he returned to earn a Ph.D. in psychology from Ohio State...Read more about In memory of Prof. Donald A. Riley (June 22, 1922 – August 17, 2026)

Jasmin Brooks Stephens on finding hope amid rising suicide rates among Black youth

November 2, 2026
Jasmin Brooks Stephens shares insights on the factors driving increased suicide rates among Black youth and points to promising approaches that support resilience, connection, and prevention. Read...Read more about Jasmin Brooks Stephens on finding hope amid rising suicide rates among Black youth

Dacher Keltner and Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton win the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Economics.

September 9, 2026

Paul Piff, Daniel Stancato, Stéphane Côté, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton, and Dacher Keltner, are winners of 2026 Ig Nobel Prize for amassing evidence that upper class people are more likely to snatch from a children’s supply of...Read more about Dacher Keltner and Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton win the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Economics.

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