Christine Li-Grining

Christine Li-Grining is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on developmental processes across early childhood to emerging adulthood, particularly examining self-regulation, academic achievement, and the impact of poverty and immigrant family contexts.

• Ph.D., Northwestern University
• M.Ed., Loyola University Chicago
• B.A., University of Chicago

Dr. Li-Grining investigates social-emotional learning, school readiness, and resilience in marginalized communities. She has published extensively on self-regulation in low-income neighborhoods and pandemic-era educational adaptations.

Her work spans early childhood education, adolescent development, and policy implications, with a focus on how classroom environments and familial factors shape critical consciousness and academic outcomes.

• 2025: APA Fellow, Division 7
• 2025: Dalmas A. Taylor Award
• 2022: Sujack Family Award
• 2017: Master Teacher Finalist
• 2011: LUROP Mentor Award

Dr. Li-Grining serves as a faculty advisor and mentor, with a commitment to advancing diversity in psychology. Her email is cligrining@luc.edu. She will not be accepting new graduate students for Fall 2026.