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10 takeaways on college student health and wellness

Major findings from our Student Voice survey on health and wellness link stress to decreased academic performance, poorer mental health and more. Coverage from our second Student Voice survey of 2023, on health and wellness, is coming to a close. Read on for a recap of the top 10 findings and links to related articles and analysis.

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Colleges provide health resources for students

WebTo promote wellness, colleges and universities encourage students to practice healthy fitness and exercise habits through various programs and initiatives. …

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Students’ Wellness Preferences and Food Priorities

WebThe spring Student Voice survey on health and wellness found that college students see room for improvement when it comes to campus dining and wellness …

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Health & Medical jobs

WebAdjunct Professor, Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program (Applicant Pool 2023-2024) Collin Higher Education Center; Collin College; Primary Location:3452 Spur 399, McKinney, …

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Student health centers report high demand for services

WebStudent health professionals report high need for services now that students are back on campus and seeking physical and mental health care, even as COVID-19 …

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Four ways to give healthy living advice to college students

WebColleges and universities can support their students by providing self-guided resources and accessible on-ramps to health and wellness supports. In a spring 2023 …

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Four programs to improve student athlete mental health

WebStudent athletes often struggle with mental health challenges but are reluctant to seek help. These strategies can help provide students with the resources …

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Colleges expand mental health services for students

WebAt Belmont University in Tennessee, Katherine Cornelius, director of counseling services, said students are split between wanting in-person or virtual mental …

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Maintaining college student mental health and wellness

WebInside Higher Ed ’s recent Student Voice survey of college students (conducted by College Pulse and supported by Kaplan) found that one year into the …

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Universities use apps to provide health education

WebTo make wellness content more accessible to learners, colleges and universities are investing in staff- and student-developed health applications. When it …

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College classes teach better living for students

WebOther institutions certify students in caring for their community through mental health first-aid programs. Western New England University trained 16 faculty members, …

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The mental health of student athletes has improved—for some

WebFemale athletes are more than twice as likely as their male peers to feel overwhelmed, according to a new NCAA report. The mental health of student athletes …

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The new epidemic gripping college campuses: loneliness

Web“Unfortunately, this has been a long-standing public health crisis that many are just learning about. Millions of Americans experienced loneliness before the …

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N.J. launches basic needs tool for college students

WebA new website aggregates all available resources for students in New Jersey facing basic needs insecurity, including childcare support, food pantries and shelters. …

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Focus on loneliness for student mental health (opinion)

WebThe next step in addressing student mental health is to focus more on loneliness, Daniel Eisenberg, Joe Behen, Jan Collins Eaglin, Zainab Okolo and Jeremy …

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Former Howard student settles over mental health withdrawal

WebA former Howard University student faced major barriers continuing his education after a mental health crisis. Now he’s on a mission to help others in the same …

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Professor creates three mental health day assignments

WebExcused absences for mental health days are growing more common for K-12 learners, but most institutions of higher education don’t allow the same flexibility. One …

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5 new campus spaces for student thriving, wellness

WebPrinceton University — Frist Health Center. A new donor-funded project at Princeton University will expand health and wellness services and spaces on campus. …

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Will free medical school diversify physician workforce

WebGetty Images. When the Einstein College of Medicine announced in February that a former faculty member donated a historic $1 billion to the institution to eliminate …

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3 target areas for supporting student financial wellness

WebThe analysis disaggregates data from the 2022 Student Financial Wellness Survey to identify trends among subpopulations in higher education.. The study: …

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Cordray to step down from Federal Student Aid

WebRichard Cordray has been the target of much Republican criticism and faced calls to resign over the bungled launch of the new FAFSA. Richard Cordray, the chief …

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Exploring the “responsible” use of AI and the future of skills

WebAmit Sevak, CEO of ETS, opened the event noting that in a recent ETS survey of about 17,000 adults ages 18 and older from 17 different countries, 78 percent of …

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Barnard eases suspensions for students who broke protest rules

WebBut her message, entitled “Care During Challenging Times,” takes a forgiving approach.For students who meet the requirements for lifting the suspensions, Rosenbury …

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Robot Speaker at Commencement

WebD’Youville University thought its selection would be fun and relevant in an age of AI. Not everyone agreed. Each year, D’Youville University, a small, private institution in …

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Iowa GOP OKs 11th-hour ban on DEI, institutional statements

WebThe Republican-controlled Iowa General Assembly ratcheted up restrictions issued by the state Board of Regents, sending the governor one of the nation’s broadest …

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USC cancels main graduation ceremony

WebThe University of Southern California, which has recently come under fire for canceling its valedictorian’s speech and arresting student protesters, announced on …

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University of Phoenix Fined for Unlawful Veteran Recruitment

WebThe University of Phoenix has agreed to pay $4.5 million in a settlement over unlawful recruitment tactics for military students, the California Attorney General’s office …

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Few Options for Argosy Graduate Students

WebThe shuttering of Argosy University campuses across the country has sent students of the for-profit college chain scrambling for ways to complete their education …

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