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A University of Houston student browses the on-campus food pantry, the Cougar Cupboard

Listen: Breaking Down Barriers to Basic Needs Resources

In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear about how basic needs insecurity impacts student thriving, solutions to address student needs and the role of partnerships in this work.

Counseling appointment for young Latino student in an office.

Supporting Student Support Service Staff

College students say faculty and advisers have a responsibility to help ease their stress. A new white paper identifies systemic ways to build capacity and provide trauma-informed care for personnel and learners.

A three-panel display with a blue sign that reads "Send silence packing, 'What would you say to someone who is struggling?'"

Student Wellness Tip: Promoting Suicide Prevention on Campuses

Colleges and other groups look to support student mental health and well-being through suicide prevention and awareness campaigns.

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Scaling Up: Maximizing Student Financial Wellness

McPherson College has grown a nearly decade-old initiative to reduce student loan debt by matching student contributions and providing financial literacy education. Since launching, the college has allocated over $400,000 to student aid.

Depressed young African American student sitting in class with his head in his hands

Student Wellness Tip: Add Syllabus Policy on Mental Health Days

College students want their professors to have formal policies on mental health days. Here are some examples of syllabus language faculty members can use.

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Survey: College Students Impacted by Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies

A new analysis from the Trevor Project found connections between students who reported their institution had policies that didn’t support LGBTQ+ students and poor mental health as well as negative experiences at their school.

A group of students meditate in class

Student Wellness Tip: Supporting Spiritual Wellness

For students looking for meaning in their lives, colleges and universities can encourage purposeful living. Here are six ideas for raising up faith and spiritual aspects of student wellness.

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Survey: Cost of Course Materials Impacts Student Success

New data from Bay View Analytics found the price of textbooks and other class materials has negatively impacted many students’ ability to enroll in courses or resulted in a nonpassing grade.