Connie Sung was named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. The designation recognizes Sung for her contributions to the field of psychology. She is one of five scholars to be named a Fellow of APA’s Division 22: Rehabilitation Psychology in 2023.

“I am truly flattered and humbled to receive this honor as it means so much to me,” said Sung. “I would like to thank APA for recognizing my work and awarding me this honor. In addition, I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who has always been a part of my journey, from my family to friends, from my teachers/professors/mentors to students, from my collaborators to team members, and everyone who has made an impact in my career. This award is not just for me, but for all the people who have offered continuous support, guidance and encouragement throughout that have enabled, inspired and pushed me to be a better educator, researcher and scholar.”