Active Minds

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Active Minds is a movement, a community, and a testament to what can happen when individuals come together to prioritize mental health. As someone deeply connected to its mission, Active Minds is a part of my identity, my journey as an advocate, and my experiences as a student. Reflecting on the 21 years since Alison Malmon founded the organization, I am reminded of Active Minds continued mission: to change the conversation around mental health.

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Student Research Foundation

DECEMBER 6, 2024

When deciding how to choose a college, its no surprise one of the most important factors is your major. While many colleges are known for the quality of their education, most excel in specific fields or subject areas. However, understanding how to choose a college for your major goes beyond the general reputation of the school; its about finding a place that offers strong support for your area of study.

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Knack

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Equity in education remains one of the most pressing challenges in higher education. While strides have been made to increase access and inclusion, persistent gaps in achievement and retention continue to disproportionately affect students from underserved backgrounds. Addressing these disparities requires more than good intentionsit demands actionable strategies that prioritize equitable support for all students.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This essay was originally published in the Johns Hopkins News-Letter on November 14, 2024. Around this time of year, we get busy. When we get busy, we get tired. And when the busyness doesn’t stop, we work through our exhaustion then comes burnout, the beast of burden. This sad sequence feels like such an accepted series of events that I initially didnt even want to write about it.

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Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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