Gen Z struggles with exam anxiety, mental health
Gen Z students consistently struggle with feelings of anxiety tied to tests and exams, according to a new survey examining attitudes about test-taking and mental health. In fact,…
Student Wellbeing
This assessment targets student well-being services
Twenty U.S. universities, including Butler University, Sacramento State and The University of South Alabama are making changes on campus in support of student physical, mental and financial health…
Online students struggle with sense of belonging during COVID-19
Online learning is not without its inherent challenges, one of which is feeling connected and having a close academic support system throughout one’s program.
The rise of the chief wellness officer on campus
In an effort to enhance community wellness and create new resources to support students and faculty, the University of West Georgia has established its first chief wellness officer…
Is college really worth it?
Only half of current college students (55 percent) say they believe the education they’re receiving is worth their tuition, even after improvements in COVID prevention and protocols have…
3 ways universities can work with the student in mind
In higher education, we often hear about the need to put the students first. However, we rarely look at student needs from a customer service orientation.
Mental health tops education leaders’ post-pandemic priorities
Education leaders are beginning to move on from COVID-related safety measures, and are instead focusing on managing mental health and violence on campus, according to a new report…
5 things COVID showed us about virtual communities
The pandemic dramatically impacted how students experienced higher education. Under new guidelines and restrictions, many students found themselves managing the logistics and academics of their post-secondary degrees completely…
Students seek out peer mental health counseling resources
College students expressed their desire for peer mental health counseling on campus, which, with the right training for peer counselors, could help lighten the load for campus mental…
Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports
Esports--commonly accepted as “a multiplayer video game played competitively in front of spectators, by both professional and amateur gamers”--is quickly becoming a household term along with esports game…