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HBCU Leaders to Convene in Atlanta for UNITE 2025 Under Theme "Together We Lead"

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The convening promises significant announcements that could reshape the HBCU landscape, including the launch of the HBCU Center for Endowment Excellence, a $4 million Project ACCLAIM pilot program designed to train Black asset managers, and the release of a national mental health study focusing on Black student well-being.

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Building a Foundation that Positively Impacts Los Angeles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

To be able to examine the context of the academy after we have been through some of these world events that we have had recently, I am intrigued to see what people find out,” says Eanes, a widely published scholar in the field of social work.

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Neurodivergent Minds, Traumatized Hearts: Recognizing PTSD in College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It creates opportunities to foster empathy, promote trauma-informed practices, and support the mental health of students, faculty, and staff affected by trauma. These factors, combined with challenges in accessing appropriate mental health care, contribute to a significantly elevated risk of developing PTSD.

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We Are The Legacy: Commemorating 21 Years of Active Minds

Active Minds

Active Minds is a movement, a community, and a testament to what can happen when individuals come together to prioritize mental health. 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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UC Riverside’s Community Cultivation Earns Chapter of the Month

Active Minds

By tailoring events for both undergraduate and graduate students and collaborating with mental health professionals, UC Riverside ensures widespread access to resources throughout their community. The Well serves as the backbone support for our larger Health, Well-being, and Safety organization.

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Active Minds Statement on Shutdown of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline LGBTQ+ Subnetwork

Active Minds

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Facing Darkness: A Student’s Journey Through Depression

Student Minds

A student shares their personal battle with depression, shedding light on the often-hidden struggles of academic life and mental health. In a busy college environment, its easy to feel pressured to attend every event, join every club, or study late into the night. But taking time for myself became essential.