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    Community College Students: Social Life, Mental Health, and Belonging

    Community College Students: Social Life, Mental Health, and Belonging

    Community college students report dissatisfaction with social life and mental health support. Safety, belonging, and career placement are key concerns. Interventions like peer mentorship and flexible club meetings are suggested.


    Medicaid Cuts: Impact on College Students’ Health and Success

    Medicaid Cuts: Impact on College Students’ Health and Success

    Proposed Medicaid cuts may negatively impact college students' health insurance, mental healthcare access, graduation rates, and academic success, potentially increasing debt and dropout rates. New work requirements add pressure.


    Failing Better: Hamilton University’s Resilience Campaign

    Failing Better: Hamilton University’s Resilience Campaign

    Hamilton University launches 'Failing Better' campaign to boost student resilience and address Gen Z anxieties amidst AI advancements and COVID-19 impacts, promoting a culture of learning from failures.


    Student Attendance & Success: Professor Insights

    Student Attendance & Success: Professor Insights

    Professor Hartert's research reveals attendance strongly predicts student success. Studies highlight challenges: work, mental health, finances. Active learning & flexibility can boost engagement.


    College Value: Students Still See Degrees as Crucial

    College Value: Students Still See Degrees as Crucial

    Gallup and Lumina research shows 95% of students view degrees as vital. Despite dropouts, confidence in college remains high, driven by belief in ROI and career impact. Mental health is a major factor in considering quitting.


    Technology Initiatives Support Student Mental Health in a Modern Higher Ed Environment

    Technology Initiatives Support Student Mental Health in a Modern Higher Ed Environment

    The effect can be devastating: Research from Gallup-Lumina found nearly two-thirds (64%) of currently enrolled college students who recently considered stopping their studies said emotional stress or mental health concerns were a significant reason.