Misericordia University
Psychology
Learning about how drugs affect the brain, and how best to treat depression. Designing a research study to determine how people with tattoos are perceived, or how people are affected by social rejection. Helping victims of domestic violence, homeless women, or children with autism. Spending the summer working with a faculty member as part of the Summer Research Fellowship Program. These are just some of the many experiences you can have as a Psychology major at Misericordia University.
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Psychology Dept. Instagram
Big news! The Psychology Department here at Misericordia University has just launched its own Instagram channel! Our social media of students and faculty are having a blast making videos and sharing photos that give you a preview of what it is like to be part of our "Psychology family"! Some of our ongoing posts include:
- Mental Health Mondays with Chloe
- Friday Chats with Devin
- Live action doodles by Leslie
- Jen's Interviews with Amazing Humans
- and special programs like our OPEN MIC EVENTS hosted by the amazing ROSE DANIELS!
Subscribe and see what it's like to be a Psych major here at MU at #mucougarspsychology or use the direct link below.
Here is a sneak peek at the first "Friday Chats with Devin" video in which Devin tells you about his experience on our e-Sports team (side note: Devin is a Super Smash Brothers champion!)
Contact
For more information about the Psychology program, please contact Dr. Kelly Filipkowski, Psychology Department Chair, at kfilipkowski@misericordia.edu or (570) 674-1486.
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Misericordia University students and faculty from the Psychology and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) departments participated in URC-PA Day at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, where they joined peers from across Pennsylvania to advocate for undergraduate research.
University News & Happenings
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Thanks to the collaboration across campus, the event welcomed 55 donors, including 15 first-time donors, and resulted in the collection of 58 units of blood.
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Misericordia University, in partnership with the Back Mountain Chamber, recently hosted a professional development program, “Demystifying AI: What it is. Why it matters. How to use it.” on Friday, October 24, 2025.
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Misericordia University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members gathered on campus Sunday, November 2, 2025, for the annual David A. Evans Color Run, a 5K event honoring the memory of David Evans, Jr. and raising awareness around suicide prevention.
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The Misericordia University Department of Social Work welcomed Jason Kavulich, Secretary of Aging for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to campus for a special presentation, “Aging in Pennsylvania."
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Misericordia University celebrated an inspiring evening of gratitude, generosity, and Mercy at its annual Trustee Associates Gala, held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Westmoreland Club’s Grand Hall.
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Misericordia University’s campus came alive with color, foam, and excitement as hundreds of families gathered for the annual Boom in the Night event on Thursday, October 23.
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The Social Work Department at Misericordia University participated in the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18’s Mental Health Symposium held at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Conference Center.
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Misericordia University’s Graduate Nursing Program provides aspiring nurse practitioners with a rigorous, hands-on education grounded in both academic excellence and compassionate care.
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Misericordia University Professor Dr. Kathleen Scaler Scott, along with six students from the Department of Speech-Language Pathology, recently attended the 14th Oxford Stuttering and Cluttering Research Conference in Oxford, United Kingdom, from September 23 to 26.
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The Premedical Health Professions Program at Misericordia University recently hosted a presentation titled “Becoming a Doctor: A Cardiologist’s Perspective” on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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On Friday, September 26, Misericordia University’s first-year Physical Therapy students conducted a Mobility Screening event under the direction of faculty members Laurie Brogan, P.T., D.P.T. and Alana Carusotto, P.T., D.P.T.
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Lalaine Bangilan Little, Ph.D., Director of the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University, was invited to serve as a guest speaker for a Hispanic Heritage Month event at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Misericordia University has appointed four new members to its Board of Trustees: Robert J. “Bob” Gronauer, Esq.; Mary T. Kolessar; Kris Jones; and Mary Ann Dillon, RSM, Ph.D.
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Misericordia University’s Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions welcomed community members, business leaders, and educators to campus on September 24 for an open house highlighting the university’s growing role in advancing workforce readiness across the region.
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Misericordia University has entered into a new affiliation agreement with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to establish a 4+4 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program Pathway, providing qualified Misericordia students with a clear and direct route to medical school.
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