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Is tuition looking daunting? FHSS scholarship applications are open until March 31st! There are needs-based and single parent options. Click here to learn more and to apply.

Our very own Dr. Brock Kirwan wrote an article with Dr. Anthony Vance from Virginia Tech about falling for hackers' tactics. Check out the article here!

Have you read what Laura Padilla-Walker, the Dean of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, said to all students? Check it out here!

The Psychology department welcomes two new assistant professors. Check out the details here along with other professors in the social science departments!

Rebecca Lundwall is the head researcher on a project designed to see if bacteria in babies' feces can help detect autism earlier. Hopefully this data could be used to create a biological test for autism in young children. See the interview on KSL here.

A BYU school psychology grad student's research found that wellness centers reduced anxiety and depression in students. There is hope to increase wellness centers all around to spread the support and coping mechanisms provided through these centers. Read more here!

BYU research found that beyond increasing overall happiness and well-being, indebtedness to God is related to increased religious involvement, spirituality, attachment to God and pro-social behavior.

Dr. Holt-Lunstad's new TEDx explains the need we all have for meaningful relationships.

Looking for publications from other faculty members? Click here to see all the publications from the entire Psychology department faculty in the last calendar year.