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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Studies by Rutgers University highlight the role of social media in spreading misinformation and perpetuating stereotypes, both of which disproportionately harm the mental health of Black students and their sense of belonging. While the challenges are significant, solutions are within reach.

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Why Financial Literacy is the Bedrock of Student Success

Timely MD

Yet, one critical skill is often overlookedfinancial literacy. For students navigating newfound independence, financial understanding can mean the difference between thriving in college and struggling to stay afloat. Financial literacy is more than knowing what a credit card is or how interest rates work.

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Navigating Pathways to Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This period was characterized by an increasing emphasis on computer literacy and the integration of technology into both curriculum and administrative processes. The digital revolution began to reshape how students and faculty interacted with educational content and how institutions managed their operations. Dr. Barbara J.

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5 Actions Community Colleges Can Take to Improve Student Mental Health

Timely MD

For TCC, focusing on student well-being is central to a broader strategy to boost engagement, retention, and completion figures. As such, they should create an environment in which students’ academic, emotional, and basic needs are addressed comprehensively.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

Timely MD

While available resources vary from campus to campus, the following best practices are common threads among colleges and universities that comprehensively address student mental health challenges as part of their institutional efforts to support student well-being and success.

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Is it cute or creepy: Media’s normalization of stalking behavior

John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

Media literacy can help the community collectively gain a better understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The One Love Foundation has information on healthy and unhealthy relationships to empower people with knowledge. How Do We Cha llenge These Harmful Behaviors ? . Be mindful of the media you consume. Love Is Respect.