UA Professor Receives National Appointment
October 22, 2003 - Filed under: Uncategorized
Dr. Beverly Thorn
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Dr. Beverly Thorn, professor and director of clinical psychology at The University of Alabama, was recently named as a Fellow of the Division of Health Psychology of the American Psychological Association.
Thorn was also elected by the Division of Health Psychology to serve a second three-year term on the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives. That council acts as the association’s governing body. In addition, she was also named chair of the Education and Training Committee of the Society for Clinical Psychology.
The University of Alabama, a student-centered research university, is experiencing significant growth in both enrollment and academic quality. This growth, which is positively impacting the campus and the state's economy, is in keeping with UA's vision to be the university of choice for the best and brightest students. UA, the state's flagship university, is an academic community united in its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Alabamians.
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