News Stories
- Louisiana is 10th Fastest-Growing Economy in the Nation says Gov. in July 25 Statement
Gov. Edwards released a statement on Louisiana’s record high GDP of $256.45 billion, an annual […]
La. No Longer “Incarceration Capital of Nation,” Says Gov. $12 Million in Savings
“Louisiana is no longer the incarceration capital of the nation, we have saved over $12 […]
- Defense Rests in Bellwether Case Against Opioid Drug Industries
The last arguments from the defense were heard in the $17.5B bellwether opioid crisis lawsuit […]
Gov. Edwards Appoints Dr. Gina Gibson and Dr. Michelle Moore to LSBEP
On July 23, Governor Edwards announced that he appointed Dr. Gina Gibson of Lafayette and […]
Winners in State Poster Research Announced LSU
Winners were named in the state-wide research poster presentation and competition, held at the Louisiana […]
Features
Dr. Coulter, Dr. Reuther to Serve as President, President-Elect for Louisiana Psychological Association
Top: Dr. Alan Coulter at a conference. He is currently serving as President of the LPA. Below: Dr. Erin Reuther presenting. She is the current […]
Psychologists Honored for Distinguished Contributions
The Louisiana Psychological Association has named Dr. Johnny Matson, Drs. Kevin Bianchini and Kevin Greve, Dr. Susan Tucker, Dr. Julie Nelson, and Dr. John Sawyer […]
Dr. Tony Puente and Dr. Art Graesser Keynote Speakers at LPA Convention
Dr. Antonio Puente, the 2017 President of the American Psychological Association, and Dr. Art Graesser, Professor in the Psychology Department and the Institute of Intelligent […]
Ψ We Remember Dr. Janet Matthews
Dr. Janet R. Matthews, “cherished and esteemed” colleague to many in the psychology community, died March 31, 2019, in Metairie, Louisiana, after a struggle with […]
Legislature to Convene April 8
The 2019 regular Legislative Session will convene at noon, Monday, April 8. Bills currently being prefiled include a variety of issues. Below are some of […]
Chafetz Named Outstanding 2019 Tulane Alumnus
The Tulane School of Science and Engineering has named Dr. Michael Chafetz for its prestigious Outstanding Alumni Award for 2019, announced last month by Dean […]
National Psychology PAC to Host Louisiana Senator Cassidy in Washington DC
Dr. Lacey Seymour, Louisiana Federal Advocacy Coordinator and Past-President of the Louisiana Psychological Association, announced in late February that the national Psychology Political Action Committee […]
Interview with Dr. Heather Pedersen Brain–Health a Growing Concern as Boomers Age
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced their State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia, The 2018- 2023 Road Map, as part of […]
New Study Shows EPPP Can Discriminate Against African-Americans, Hispanics
A new study demonstrates that the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, known as the EPPP, has differing fail and pass rates for different races, […]
Psychologists to be Compensated for “Thinking” CMS Publishes New Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Codes
The 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule was published at the Federal Register this week, and includes major changes in how psychological testing codes […]