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Beard Named Interim President at FAMU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Timothy Beard has been named interim president of Florida A&M University. He previously served as president of Pasco-Hernando State College, where he also worked as vice president of student development and enrollment management. Beard holds a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from FAMU and a master’s and Ph.D.

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WHITNEY MCDOWELL-ROBINSON

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Whitney McDowell-Robison Whitney McDowell-Robison has been appointed vice president for student development and engagement at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia. McDowell-Robinson has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tougaloo and a master’s in clinical mental health counseling and a Ph.D.

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NASPA Survey Reveals Further Declines in Campus Mental Health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the problem, with over 60% of college students meeting the criteria for at least one mental health issue in the 2020-21 school year. The report is based on survey responses from student affairs leaders at over 100 institutions, representing more than 150,000 students.

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

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College and university students face many challenges, including academic pressures and financial strains. These delays profoundly affect students’ health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Don't Keep Students Waiting to Access Care Learn more about how virtual care can help your students thrive.

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Solutions in Action: Breaking Down Barriers to Student Success

Timely MD

More than one in three currently enrolled students have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months, according to Gallup and Lumina Foundation’s State of Higher Education 2024 report. Why do some students persist while others fall back? Brown, Ph.D., ” Angela Stowe, Ph.D.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Mental health has been an enormous challenge for colleges and universities for years. Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. Smith University R. The COVID-19 pandemic made things even more difficult.

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Four Trends in College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

Mental health has been an enormous challenge for colleges and universities for years. Students coming back to college campuses are struggling with increased levels of stress and anxiety. Parsons, Director of Counseling Services at Johnson C. Smith University. The COVID-19 pandemic made things even more difficult.