Dr. Anita Delongis in the Douglas Kenny Building
Congratulations to Dr. Anita DeLongis on receiving the 2024 Dean of Arts Mentorship award!
This award celebrates the generativity of exceptional mentors within the Faculty of Arts. It recognizes faculty members with an outstanding commitment to promoting the academic and personal growth of junior colleagues, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, and who foster a community of integrity, inclusion and respect.
Dr. Anita DeLongis, Professor and Associate Head of Graduate Affairs, Department of Psychology
Dr. DeLongis received her doctorate in psychology from the University of California at Berkeley. Her research interests include health psychology, stress, family and close relationships, and coping with chronic illness.
Dr. DeLongis has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades, during which she has mentored over 25 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, along with numerous junior colleagues and undergraduate students. Founding the first Health Psychology PhD program in Canada at UBC, she has been instrumental in positioning the university as a global leader in cutting-edge research and training in mental and physical health.
“Dr. DeLongis' commitment to inclusivity is evident in her mentorship efforts, benefiting first-generation students and underrepresented groups in academia. Her personalized approach, advocacy, and mentorship have left an indelible mark on her mentees' lives and careers.”
Colleagues attest that Dr. DeLongis’ tireless efforts in sustaining and expanding the health psychology program ensure its continued growth and success. Her mentorship, characterized by integrity, inclusion, and respect, has profoundly shaped the department’s graduate program and mentorship culture. Notably, she has provided extensive support during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating unwavering dedication to her students’ success. Her colleagues and mentees praise her exceptional mentorship style, which blends honesty, support, and encouragement, transcending career stages and backgrounds. Dr. DeLongis’ commitment to inclusivity is evident in her mentorship efforts, benefiting first-generation students and underrepresented groups in academia. Her personalized approach, advocacy, and mentorship have left an indelible mark on her mentees’ lives and careers.
This announcement was originally posted on the UBC Faculty of Arts website.
