The Department of Psychology is happy to announce the addition of Dr. Shannon Sweeney as a new member of the faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Sweeney received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University and completed her clinical internship at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She is currently teaching undergraduate psychology courses in childhood development and pediatric psychology and enjoys actively mentoring her students. Her research has examines how relational and social contexts impact health behaviors, most recently focusing on how stigma affects treatment adherence in HIV-positive populations.