Health & Wellness
Read our news, opinion, and advice stories about health and wellness in higher education, where we cover topics like:
- College students’ mental health
- Anxiety among college faculty and staff
- Burnout among colleges students and staff
ON DEMAND: October 29, 2024 | 2 p.m. E.T. For students who are the first in their families to attend college, barriers to accessing higher ed, such as affordability and academic success, loom large. Watch on demand a virtual forum to hear from experts on how to help first-gen students thrive and belong on campus. With Support From The University of Texas at San Antonio. Watch on demand.
Improving the Odds
Though higher ed has been slow to recognize the cultural shift around sports betting, that’s starting to change.
Advice
A new assistant professor shines a light on living and working amid personal loss.
The Review | Reporting
Universities have been providing treatment to inmates. Is that a good idea?
A Grim Picture
Students’ emotional and mental distress are taking a toll on professors’ health. Administrators should take action, the authors urge.
Decision 2024
As ever, higher ed will have to balance the promotion of campus safety with the protection of free expression — an increasingly challenging task.
ON DEMAND: October 29, 2024 | 2 p.m. E.T. For students who are the first in their families to attend college, barriers to accessing higher ed, such as affordability and academic success, loom large. Watch on demand a virtual forum to hear from experts on how to help first-gen students thrive and belong on campus. With Support From The University of Texas at San Antonio. Watch on demand.
Research Integrity
Pro and college athletes are wearing the Q-Collar to reduce their risk of brain injuries, but data sleuths have spotted anomalies and errors in key studies demonstrating its efficacy.
Health & Wellness
Experts caution that this year’s Healthy Minds Study is good news about bad news, because the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation is still high.
Bridging Differences
A new Duke University study found that first-year students were more likely to be paired with someone from a different racial background, thus expanding their social networks.