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University of Virginia President Emeritus Dr. John T. Casteen III Dies at 81

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Casteen III, a transformative leader who dramatically expanded educational access and diversity during his 20-year tenure, died last week following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul Harris, an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and Special Education at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 2013 Princeton University study found that students who engaged in more diverse interactions during college were more likely to challenge their own beliefs and develop more inclusive attitudes. Their findings demonstrate the significant educational and civic benefits of interracial and interethnic interactions during college.

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Breaking the Silence: Mental Health and Trauma on Campus

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Between 2013 and 2021, college students’ rates of depression and anxiety have increased by 135% and 110% respectively, according to research conducted by Boston University in 2021. Institutions that offer peer counseling have found great success in helping their students work through mental health struggles, Richter said.

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How Wait Times Impact the Health and Well-Being of College Students

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However, one of the most pressing issues is the significant wait times for accessing mental healthcare. The mental health crisis on campuses According to the Healthy Minds survey , over 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem — a 50% increase since 2013.

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Mental Health and Learning Among Students with Marginalized Sociodemographic Identities

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Postsecondary institutions are uniquely positioned to support a demographic of students who experience the greatest risk of first onset of mental illness as a result of the developmental trajectory of many common mental illnesses (within the 16-24 age window; Jones, 2013). Mitigating Barriers.

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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

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gifted and talented); conversely, they are significantly overrepresented in special education, and in-school discipline and suspension rates (Ford & Moore, 2013; Hines et al., Hines, Fletcher, & Moore, in press, p. 2021; Reeves, 2022; Villavicencio, 2023). To note, Black males have the highest unemployment rate in the nation.

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In Memoriam

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2024, the nation lost a number of individuals who were passionate for helping to ensure that higher education remained accessible and diverse. In 2004, Edley joined UC Berkely as dean of the law school, but stepped down from the role in 2013 and took a medical leave to battle prostate cancer. Christopher Edley Jr. Orrick, Jr.