Reynolds, Cecil R.
Class of 1969Born February 7, 1952 graduated New Hanover High School 1969.
After high school Reynolds played for the New York Mets. He made three all-star teams in different leagues prior to a career-ending injury.
He earned his B.A. in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He then attended University of Georgia earning a M.Ed. in Psychometrics, an Ed.S. in School Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. Reynolds was inducted into the UGA Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement. He was a professor of Educational Psychology, a Professor Neuroscience, and a Distinguished Research Scholar at Texas A&M University.
Reynolds holds a diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology from the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology, a diplomate in Pediatric Neuropsychology from the American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology. The American Psychological Association honored him with Early Career Awards. He received a Lightner Witmer Award from the APA’s Division of School Psychology. He served as editor-in-chief of the APA journal Psychological Assessment, editor or editor-elect of the Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. Reynolds received the Academy’s Distinguished Clinical Neuropsychologist Award, The Distinguished Service Award, and the President’s Gold Medal for service to the academy. He received the Razor Walker Award from the UNC-Wilmington for his service to youth He was elected to the Academic Hall of Fame from UNC-W and UGA.
Accolades: Numerous awards for scientific writings and impact on psychology