About Us
Established by the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences in 1967, the Department of Psychology is an intellectually diverse community of scholars engaged in research addressing psychological processes at the levels of mind, brain, and society.
Mission & History
We strive for excellence in our scholarship and teaching, and we seek to cultivate in our students a dedication to the highest standards in their endeavors. We are committed to collaboration within and across disciplinary boundaries, and to sustaining professional links with relevant local, national, and global organizations.
Our Mission & History
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Georgetown Department of Psychology’s DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Committee is committed to fostering an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and provided with equitable opportunities to thrive.
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Professor Abigail Marsh Featured in The Washington Post
Professor Abigail Marsh was recently interviewed in The Washington Post about her groundbreaking research on extreme altruism, including why some people donate a kidney to a complete stranger.…
January 12, 2026
Faculty News, News Story
Professor Kushlev’s Featured Works
Professor Kostadin Kushlev gave an NPR Here & Now interview that aired around the country examining the inverse relationship between happiness and excess screen time and ways to reduce our daily…
January 5, 2026
Announcements, General Page, News, News Story
In our Annual Psychology Department Newsletter we highlight Well-being, Relationships and Technology and provide updates on new knowledge generated at Georgetown by undergrads, graduates,…
November 25, 2025