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Mental health

Biden, Dems make 2 big pitches to higher ed leaders to tackle mental health

The Administration wants colleges to more robustly use HEERF funds, while two senators draft Awareness Act.

Buffalo shootings spark outrage, sadness from higher education leaders

HBCU president: ‘We cannot allow hatred to feel welcomed in our communities—no matter the race, color, ethnicity or religion.’

Republican senator draws jeers at Wyoming commencement after comment on gender

Cynthia Lummis’ statement sparks strong reaction from graduation crowd and on social media.

Liberty University facing another claim it mishandled report of sexual assault

A former student comes forward alleging that she was raped and that the university did not help protect her.

Gallup: Stress is No. 1 factor in college students considering stopping out

Higher education institutions must consider mental health and cost in trying to serve students and new adult learners.

Enhancing Mental Health, Technology and Student Success in Higher Ed

The pandemic has upended almost every facet of education. This global shake-up has been a wake-up call to universities and colleges, coercing them to rethink their traditional teaching and learning […]
Fri May 13th, 2022

How one university made wellness top priority at the presidential level

The University of West Georgia's holistic approach includes the creation of a key position with president-level power.
Wed Apr 20th, 2022

Why a phased approach to masking is working for one big university

The thoughtful approach to mitigation, even as numbers wane, has kept the University of Kentucky ahead of COVID.
Fri Mar 25th, 2022

Fentanyl: Why the potent drug poses a big threat to students, colleges

The rates of overdoses in the United States continue to rise exponentially among young adults.
Mon Mar 21st, 2022

Avoid ‘deadnaming’: How universities and colleges can get ahead of preferred name usage

Having a considered and thorough policy in place to address preferred name usage is preferable to ad hoc or case-by-case determinations to grant such requests for a few reasons.
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Mon Mar 21st, 2022

Can this low-COVID moment spark better focus from colleges on mental health?

A new partnership between national health provider and suicide prevention leader will help boost care for institutions.
Mon Mar 7th, 2022