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“Purpose isn’t so much a north star as it is perhaps a compass,” says Dr. Anthony Burrow, a developmental psychologist and director of the Purpose and Identity Processing Lab at @Cornell. Learn how Dr. Burrow and his team are working to define purpose:
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In the first episode of our podcast LearningWell Radio, renowned sociologist and @EmoryUniversity Professor Emeritus Corey Keyes joins LearningWell Editor-in-Chief @MMmalpiede to discuss Keyes’ new book, “Languishing.” Listen now!
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Read LW's new Q&A with David McGhee, Chief Executive Officer of @thestevefund, the leading organization focused on the mental health and wellbeing of students of color.
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A new article in LW spotlights @ParmFound's UGrieve initiative, a program designed to address grief and bereavement support on campus.
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In "UF Quest Hits Its Stride,” LearningWell Editor-in-Chief @MMmalpiede explores a big-thinking, eye-opening program embedded into the general education curriculum at @UF. Read more about the new program gaining traction with students and faculty:
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In her article “The Long Tether of Student Debt,” @NicholeBernier examines the burden of student loan debt and its unequal distribution among college graduates. Read more in LearningWell: learningwellmag.org/article/…
The latest issue of LearningWell features a Q&A with @DrZainabOkolo, Senior Vice President of Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations at the @jedfoundation. Read more about Dr. Okolo and JED's mission!
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The new issue of LearningWell magazine features a look at how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting student mental health and campus wellbeing in a conversation with psychologist @GeneBeresinMD. Read now and subscribe to LearningWell! learningwellmag.org/article/…
Loren Muwonge is a high school student and Milwaukee County Youth Commissioner whose advocacy work includes education reform, addressing the effects of redlining in Milwaukee, and mental healthcare access. Hear from Loren in a new Q&A in LearningWell: learningwellmag.org/article/…
Explore the @UofR Well-being for Life and Learning training program. A piece by LW reporter @MollieAmes dives into core and elective workshops covering vital topics. Learn how enhancing student #wellbeing leads to academic success:
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Dive into the insights of Duke's Resiliency & Well-Being Study with Dr. Larry Moneta. Discover the four key factors contributing to student resiliency and learn how these findings can enhance #college student #mentalhealth.
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Counselors' Concern by Dr. Eric Wood:
As new legislation, including Senate Bill 17 in Texas, takes effect, college counselors worry about what banning DEI programming will mean for mental health services among high-risk populations.
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The new issue of LearningWell is here! Featured: a piece by Eric Wood, on DEI programming bans & campus #mentalhealth services, explore findings from a population-based study to improve student mental health in, a piece by Larry Moneta, & more! Read now! learningwellmag.org/
Engagement, or personal meaning in your work, makes it easier to do "good work" vs "just work" READ: How do you build a career you love? via @LearningWellmagbuff.ly/3M1rvXO
Join us on Nov 14, 1:00pm ET for our "Rethinking Higher Education's Purpose" webinar! Focusing on reshaping higher education, prioritizing student #wellbeing and lifelong fulfillment, and more. Panelists include academic leaders and experts. Register now!
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New in LearningWell: @NicholeBernier takes a look at life design classes. Modeled after @Stanford's popular “Designing Your Life” courses and workshops, similar classes ask students to look for purpose and meaning in their career choices. Read more: learningwellmag.org/article/…