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WIU students, faculty member receive grants from National Psychology Honors Society
February 2, 2026
MACOMB, IL - - WIU psychology graduate student Liz Foster, senior psychology major Kelsie Balagna and Psychology Professor Bob Intrieri won grants from National Psychology Honors Society (Psi Chi).
Foster, of Peoria, is a recipient of a 2025-26 Fall Mamie Phipps Clark Diversity Research Grant for the proposal, "Validation of the Attitudes Toward Healthcare Providers Scale," earning $1,321.
Balagna, of Pekin, is a recipient of a 2025-26 Fall Undergraduate Research Grant for her proposal, "Art as a Mood Induction," earning $1500.
Intrieri received a $1500 stipend for his mentorship.
For more information regarding Psi Chi visit psichi.org/
For more information regarding the WIU Psychology department visit wiu.edu/psychology
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