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Student Wellness Tip: Reduce Suicide Risk Through Supporting Students’ Sense of Purpose

New research finds students who indicate they have meaning in their lives are less likely to express suicidal ideation. Colleges and universities can foster exploration and meaning making, in the classroom and beyond, to promote overall student thriving.

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Report: Should Student Success Include Wellness?

Research shows experiences in higher education can produce positive student well-being outcomes over time. A new paper argues higher ed needs to expand metrics of success to emphasize lifelong wellness of learners.

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Congress Can End the College Hunger Crisis

Mildred García and John B. King, Jr. write that complex rules for accessing federal SNAP benefits leave too many students hungry.

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Student Wellness Tip: Supporting Students in Political Uncertainty

As colleges and universities prepare for the 2024 presidential election, mental health experts recommend providing spaces for student to connect and set boundaries in their news consumption.

Multiracial group of students sitting at a university campus table studying together and chatting.

Report: Socio-Emotional Readiness of College Students Is On the Decline

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted interpersonal skills as well as students’ academics, according to research from EAB.

Gettysburg Swimmer Accused of Racist Attack No Longer Enrolled

A Gettysburg College swimmer accused of scratching a racial slur into the chest of another member of the swim team...
Students in a lecture hall wearing masks

How Are Pandemic-Era Students Faring Now?

A large-scale federal study shows how the challenges of COVID-19—including job loss and difficulty paying for food and housing—affected various groups of students.

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.