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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Primm We believe that the discontinuation of affirmative action will increase isolation and decrease a sense of belonging among students of color, both of which pose risks to mental health. For nearly a decade, the Steve Fund has promoted the mental health of young people of color.

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Graduating Into The Unknown

Active Minds

This moment, filled with unknowns, feels similar to my own graduation: it was the Spring of 2020. Here’s my advice for adapting when graduating into the unknown: Collaborate with your people Graduation shifts the landscape of your campus community, but the connections you’ve created are far from over.

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How to Manage Loneliness During College from a Gen Z Graduate

Active Minds

Leaving home and moving to a different state while experiencing a complete social reset certainly impacted how I understood mental health. Collaborating with various clubs taught me that I was not alone regarding the pandemic or general mental health concerns because we all came together to share our thoughts in a safe space.

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The Importance of Listening to Student Needs Emphasized at Department of Education Summit

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. Speakers addressed evidence-based practices, collaboration, access, and advising. On Wednesday, the U.S.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

My approach was to foster an environment where global collaboration was not only encouraged but embedded into the fabric of our educational practices. Institutions now must adapt to a world where international collaboration is crucial for research, innovation, and cultural exchange. Dr. Barbara J.

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How Four Young Adults Are Creating New Mental Health Resources for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Communities

Active Minds

It’s no secret that youth and young adults across the United States are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, and BIPOC and LGBTQ+ young people are disproportionately affected. Jaz believes having and creating accessible mental health resources for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth and young adults is extremely important.

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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latinos are key when it comes the nation’s engineering and technology workforce, according to a new joint report from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC). workforce participation growth between 2010-2020, the report noted. are immense. trillion, despite comprising only 19.1%

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