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Dr. Claudine Gay’s Resignation from the Harvard Presidency Possibly Saved Her Life

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The recent announcement of Dr. Claudine Gay’s resignation as president of Harvard University swiftly spread through the news and has been an ongoing conversation, particularly among those within higher education academic communities. Dr. Lori Patton Davis is a professor of higher education and student affairs at The Ohio State University.

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Nursing Educator Brings Talents and Skills Back to Thriving HBCU

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Morris Morris’s expertise involves work at several higher ed institutions and medical facilities, where she has held leadership roles including serving as the inaugural department chair for Elon University’s nursing program, dean of health and public safety at Rockingham Community College, and nursing director at Morehead Memorial Hospital.

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The Black Woman’s Burden: Battling Inertia in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

News of bell hooks’s death came as a shock to many. But those who knew hooks personally were aware her health had been waning after years of fighting white supremacy and patriarchy. By building support groups, Black women have been able to encourage each other to take more time for self-care and mental health.

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Families should be informed if students struggling with mental health at university | Letter

The Guardian Higher Education

One reader says they had no idea their son was at rock-bottom and had been withdrawn from his course Thank you for your article highlighting the challenges to mental health that many students may face and outlining potential self-help measures ( Self-care to support: how to look after your mental health at university, 15 September ).

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Good news! Current students believe their degree is worth the cost

University Business

While higher education enrollment continues to decline and the trend of high school graduates opting to join the job market instead increases, one report reveals that students who do decide on college aren’t regretting it. Only 8% of currently enrolled students believed their degree’s value did not match it.

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Share Best Practices and Strategies to Promote Student Success

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Providing the right services and supports is key to helping students succeed academically, engage in the college experience, be healthy and well, and prepare for life after college. Learn more about contributing or being featured in upcoming Student Success content. Hide by line?

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Campus Resources and Tools for Mental Health Advocacy

Higher Ed Connects: Mental Health

Mental health issues are a serious, pressing issue on campus today — and one that administrators and leaders need to address with a full arsenal of resources to assist students, faculty, and themselves when needed. The state of mental health in college students today , by Alicia Betz. by Shelley Seale.