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A strong web of support can be a buffer against life’s hardships, especially during critical periods of development.

In her guest blog, biomedical engineering (BME) major Pavitra Attanayake writes about helping to establish a peer mentoring program for first- and second-year BME students to improve overall student success and give back to the MTU community.

The Graduate School awarded more than $5 million in Summer Research Fellowships for 2021. Take a look at some of the many Ph.D. student endeavors supported by that funding.

To the Editor:This fall, Cornell’s Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Service (EARS) will launch its newly reimagined model. Last February, the University’s Office of Risk Management determined that EARS is no longer able to offer peer counseling. Since then, we have worked tirelessly with Cornell administrators, advisors, EARS members, alumni and other key stakeholders to reimagine […]

She is, and has been, a model of hard work and perseverance throughout her high school career, says teacher Stacy Drinkwine.

The TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS) program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, which serves and advocates for first-generation students, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities who have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Located on the top floor of the Bishop Mueller Library, the TRIO SSS program seeks to maximize the college experience by enhancing learning and personal development with the ultimate goal of college graduation. It’s...

© iStockphoto Young people may take a decade to recover from the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on their lives. Postponed exams and school closures have meant that many young people are choosing to put their careers on pause, while rising unemployment rates are cutting pathways to professional opportunities for new graduates. Even young people who have been able to find work are struggling. The remote shift has meant individuals are missing out on developing core “soft skills” and ar...

Photo: Dustin Belt/ Unsplash via Bazaart As we know, the periods of lockdowns over the last year have meant that many have struggled with maintaining their general well-being, which concerns one’s mental and physical health. This is made clear in Mind’s June 2020 report titled ‘The Mental Health Emergency’, which looks at the effect of the pandemic on mental health; they found that out of around 16,000 people who participated in their study, over half of adults and over two thirds of ...

January is National Mentoring Month, a time to celebrate the positive impact mentorship can have on the lives of kids and teens. Mentors serve as a positive influence and play a powerful role in helping youth navigate challenges and achieve their goals. With more than 400,000 trained staff and volunteers, Boys & Girls Clubs fill a critical need by providing caring guidance and safe spaces to millions of kids across America to help them grow into confident and capable adults.  Kienn...

And some kenhave tried to look socioeconomic factors in admissions. >> there is one thing i want to say about this. another issue is not only getting students on to campus, but retention. this is something at the university of connecticut, weve had experience with. so in talking with the deans who are the front lines, a lot of things need to be done. there is peer to peer mentoring which weve seen works really well on our campus. weve seen kind of academic targeted programs for first generation ...