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Dr. Eileen Fennell, Professor Emerita – CHP Remembers

Dr. Eileen Fennell, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor Emerita of Clinical & Health Psychology, passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 81.  Dr. Fennell spent her entire educational and professional career at the University of Florida.  She earned a B.A. in Psychology (with Honors) in 1964, an M.S. in…

Dr. Dawn Bowers Welcomed to APA Fellows Committee

Congratulations to Dawn Bowers, Ph.D., ABPP-CN who has been tapped to serve on the overall American Psychological Association (APA) Fellows Committee! The goal of the APA Fellows Committee is to review nominations for APA Fellow Status from each of APA’s 54 divisions and report their recommendations on each…

CHP Grad Student and Former Intern Welcomed as New Student WIN Committee Members

In July 2023, Division 40 – Women in Neuropsychology (WIN) introduced three new student committee members for a two-year term. Of these, two are related to Clinical and Health Psychology: Amanda Wisinger (former NP Intern) and Lauren Kenney (Current Grad Student)! Please see photo excerpts  and bios below, courtesy of …

Ice Cream Social held for Grad Students and PostDoc Graduates

Earlier this summer, CHP offered a little break from the heat with an Ice Cream Social honoring and celebrating our outstanding graduate students. Commentary and accolades were presented by directors Michael Marsiske and Allison Holgerson. Also invited to the celebration were the 2023 PostDocs Hillary Abel and Erica McKinney who…

Congratulations Class of 2023!

Not pictured: Sarah Grief Congratulations to our class of 2023! Seven outstanding new PhD graduates walked at the University of Florida Summer Doctoral Commencement on August 11 2023. Below is a little information about their dissertations and mentorship. Thank you to our graduating colleagues for sharing part of their…

Dr. Westen Recently Featured in ADA’s June News Updates

Sarah C. Westen, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Diabetes Behavioral Medicine and Psychology in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida, leads the Psychosocial Subcommittee of the American Diabetes Association’s Youth Strategies Committee, which developed a video project over the past…

🎉 2022-2023 Interns Celebrate Graduation!

On June 23rd, the 2022-2023 CHP Interns culminated their year-long efforts with a festive graduation ceremony. Dr. Lori Waxenberg hosted a delightful presentation, honoring each outgoing intern for their accomplishments. As a thoughtful parting gift, each intern received a framed photo from Dr. Waxenberg’s personal collection with words of encouragement…

Adam Woods, Ph.D., named co-director of UF’s CAM Center

Congratulations to Adam Woods, Ph.D. on his appointment as co-director of UF’s Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory (CAM). CAM is a premier research center supported by the McKnight Brain Institute that is focused on discovering interventions to prevent or remediate age-related cognitive decline.   In his new role,…