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Bridging the Gap: Why Intergenerational Learning is Crucial Now More Than Ever

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Imagine hearing directly from a participant in the Civil Rights Movement in history class; a person living the aging process in a sociology class; a retired bank executive or CEO in an accounting or finance class; or a physical therapist in an anatomy class. We will be learning alongside our grandchildren. I am excited for my next 30 years!

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025

Active Minds

Ryan Horio University of California, Los Angeles Project: The Need for Post-Pandemic Mental Health Support Within Asian American College-aged Youth: Addressing Anti-Asian Hate and Sinophobia Through Institutional Interventions Ryan Horio is a fourth-year student at UCLA dual majoring in Asian American Studies and Human Biology & Society.

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 Copy

Active Minds

Ryan Horio University of California, Los Angeles Project: The Need for Post-Pandemic Mental Health Support Within Asian American College-aged Youth: Addressing Anti-Asian Hate and Sinophobia Through Institutional Interventions Ryan Horio is a fourth-year student at UCLA dual majoring in Asian American Studies and Human Biology & Society.

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Mental Health Care Is Expensive: A Guide to Finding Affordable Services

Active Minds

Peer support is a fantastic tool for those struggling to see therapists or psychiatrists, as peer supporters use their own experiences to help others process what they are going through. can contact the Community Counseling Services Center affiliated with George Washington University’s Graduate School of Education and Human Development.

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How to Let Go of the Past

Steve Keating

Youre not weak for feeling this wayyoure human. Talking to a trusted friend, family member, or therapist can help you process and release whats holding you back. Take a moment to think about the specific memories or events youre stuck on. Write them down if it helps. The key is to observe these thoughts without judging yourself.

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Life and Learning, the Washington Way

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jamie Washington Washington connects all these responsibilities and commitments with a very simple but unifying approach: find the humanity inside everyone. “I I try to spend my days choosing love, choosing hope, choosing patience, and choosing humanity,” says Washington, adding that by doing so, he is “honoring the power of choice.”

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How to Lift Your Spirits

Steve Keating

Connect with Others: Humans are social creatures. Therapists are trained to help you navigate through tough times; it’s silly not to use their expertise when they are available to help you. Remember, it’s okay to not be okay; it’s a sure sign you’re human. Sunlight: Get some natural light. No shame at all, NONE.

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