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Report: Lonely College Students Have Worse Sleep Habits
A new research study finds a relationship between insomnia, loneliness and time spent using electronic devices, highlighting opportunities to support student wellness.
Student Wellness Tip: Increasing Access to Affordable Food
Basic needs insecurity can threaten student persistence and completion. Colleges have implemented creative solutions to provide students with low- or no-cost food options.
Success Program Launch: Wraparound Support for Former Foster Youth, Homeless Students
A new program at Carlow University in Pennsylvania provides targeted support and outreach to students with foster care experience or who have experienced homelessness.
Report: Supporting Fraternity Members’ Mental Health
JED researchers investigated the benefits and risks of fraternity life with regard to students’ health and wellness, finding that the organizations can both help and hurt the campus community.
Report: Understanding First-Year Students
The Class of 2028 is the first college cohort to have the entirety of their high school experience disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s different about these learners compared to their peers?
Survey: Supporting Students Postelection, in 4 Charts
In a new Student Voice flash poll, very few students—even very few Trump voters—say their institution is doing too much to support them postelection.
How Colleges Can Curb Students’ Alcohol Abuse
Around one in five college students engages in binge drinking, according to national data. Universities can provide individual and environmental-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems.
Creating Campus Conversations Around Mental Health
College mental health experts and advocates share seven strategies for encouraging students to be open in seeking help and supporting others with emotional issues.