Entering college for the first time is difficult for many students, even those whose families are able to prepare them for the road ahead. Often, first-generation college students face an even more difficult transition, and unfortunately, one out of three...
Category: Higher Education
Gen Zers are on track to be the most diverse generation in history. And, at approximately 60 million, native-born American members of Gen Z outnumber millennials by nearly one million. This means diversity in healthcare providers for college students is...
Suicide is one of the 10 leading causes of death in the general population, and it is the second leading cause of death among 17 to 24-year olds. With higher education leaders entrusted with caring for this young adult demographic,...
Approximately 1,100 college students take their own lives each year, making suicide this population’s second leading cause of death. This fact keeps student development professionals up at night, dreading the day it potentially happens on their campuses. But in addition...
The United States leads the world in health care spending. One might think that the more spent on healthcare, the better health outcomes would be. Surprisingly, this is not the case, as the U.S. ranks last in life expectancy and...
College and university leaders know firsthand the toll of COVID-19 on students’ mental health. Higher education deals with the realities of the dramatic increases (53%) in levels of depression, hopelessness, and loneliness due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, how do...
Simone Biles, Olympic gymnast, and six-time Olympic medalist pulled out of the team final and the women's individual all-around at the Tokyo Games to focus on her mental health. "Put mental health first," said Biles. "If you don’t, then you’re...
According to 2021 data from the Hope Center, three in five college students experience housing insecurity. While stress is a normal part of college for most students, the inability to meet basic needs like having a safe place to sleep...
Living on pizza is considered a part of college life, but some students may not be able to afford even that small luxury. Feeling insecure about where your next meal is coming from has psychological and academic effects on college...
The Hope Center defines students’ basic needs as access to nutritious and sufficient food; safe, secure, and adequate housing; healthcare for mental and physical well-being; affordable technology and transportation; resources for personal hygiene; and childcare and related needs. When there...
