Melissa Lynne Morgan

Melissa Lynne Morgan is a Professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, focusing on resilience, mental health, and social justice in educational contexts.

• International collaborations with Argentina
• Research areas: trauma, Latinx student wellbeing, chronic stress

Her work explores posttraumatic growth, systemic oppression, and cultural responses to adversity. Recent publications address:

• Sexual assault survivors' resilience
• COVID-19 impacts on higher education
• Racial injustice in university settings

Honors include:

• APA Division 52 International Fellow (2024)
• Fulbright Scholar Award (2024)

Contact: mlmorg@illinois.edu