E. Philip Trapp

“Phil has accomplished so much in his 95 years — in his professional and university activities, in his counseling guidance to countless individuals throughout his career. His experiences of the world as it changed across most of the 20th century into the 21st help us appreciate the changes that occurred and the impact of those changes on individuals and society. His many years at the University of Arkansas give us insight into the evolution of the university — for good and bad. His contributions to the profession of psychology, particularly in Arkansas, were groundbreaking.”

— Barbara Shadden “Phil is truly brilliant and ever gracious. But he’s also a gifted raconteur: If you’re lucky to get onto his busy lunch schedule, you’ll hear the most amazing tales about his life, including his reaction to seeing firsthand the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima.”

— Timothy A. Cavell “He’s always very positive toward the client. He encourages them to do the things that are necessary to make them happier, to make them more energetic.”