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Counseling Centers See a Rise in Traumatized Students
Nearly half of all students who visit counseling centers report trauma. In response, colleges are changing the treatments and supports they offer.
Discrimination Is a Form of Trauma for Some Students
In its 2024 annual report, Penn State’s Center for Collegiate Mental Health highlights the correlation between discrimination and mental health challenges.
Should Departments Make Political Statements?
The University of California is considering a policy to limit “personal or collective opinions” on department websites. Some say it violates academic freedom.
Campus Tensions Over Gaza Extend to ‘Spirit Rocks’
UT Dallas students have long had free rein to paint messages on spirit rocks. Dueling graffiti about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict prompted officials to intervene.
Redefining the RA’s Role
On many campuses, resident assistants handle everything from fire safety to mental health counseling. Now some institutions are breaking up the job to make it more manageable.