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In a new episode of "Invented Here" for LearningWell Radio, co-host Dana Humphrey talks with Dr. Joseph Tranquillo, Associate Provost at Bucknell University, to explore the Thrive Framework—a powerful, campus-wide approach designed to transform the student experience. The framework has sparked over 300 campus-wide initiatives aimed at meeting students' basic needs, fostering belonging, encouraging the use of campus resources, and promoting holistic growth, helping them thrive at Bucknell and beyond. 🎧 Listen now:

In "Character and Leadership: Personal Development as a Key to New Leadership Training," Nichole Bernier highlights innovative leadership programs that transform students' lives. At Texas Tech University, Jason R. Weber, Ed.D. shares how a shy student gained confidence through the Lead Like A Ram program, leading him to pursue a career in education. These programs, focused on skills like self-awareness and purpose, are shaping values-driven leaders for the future. Read the full article to learn how leadership development is evolving on campuses nationwide.

Don't miss the upcoming webinar hosted by LearningWell, Gallup, and the Coalition for Transformational Education on “Meaning Matters: How Higher Education Can Help Students Find Purpose in Life and Career.” 🗓 Wednesday, October 2 at 2:00 PM ET ⏳ 60-minute session + Q&A Discover how higher ed can guide students toward purpose-driven lives and careers in this expert-led panel featuring: William Damon (Stanford Center on Adolescence) Wendy Fischman (Harvard Graduate School of Education) Stephanie Marken (Gallup) Register now:

The latest Healthy Minds Network study offers a glimmer of hope: for the first time in a decade, anxiety, depression, and suicidality are declining, while student flourishing is on the rise. In LearningWell , Marjorie Malpiede’s article, Healthier Campuses, explores these trends and the efforts on campuses to support student wellbeing. Dr. Sarah Lipson, principal investigator of the study, shares insights on how increased awareness and support are making a difference. Read more about what this means for higher education here:

📢 Join LearningWell magazine, Gallup, and the Coalition for Transformational Education for a 60-min webinar on "Meaning Matters: How Higher Education Can Help Students Find Purpose in Life and Career." 🗓 Wednesday, October 2 at 2:00 PM ET It is well established that having a sense of purpose in your work and life is linked to overall wellbeing. Yet, fewer than half of graduates say they derive a sense of purpose from their work. In this panel discussion, leading scholars and researchers will dive into how higher education can foster a sense of purpose in students' lives and careers. Featured Panelists: • William Damon, Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence • Wendy Fischman, Project Director at Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education • Stephanie Marken, Senior Partner, Gallup Register now to be part of this important conversation:

🎙️ New on LearningWell Radio with Marjorie Malpiede: Dr. Zoe Ragouzeos, Vice President for Student Mental Health and Wellbeing at New York University and Dr. Eric Wood of Counseling and Mental Health at Texas Christian University dive deep into the impact of recent traumatic events on incoming students, evolving behavioral health trends, and the future of wellbeing in higher education. Don’t miss this important conversation!

Don't miss Dr. Estevan Garcia, Chief Health and Wellness Officer at Dartmouth College in LW. The physician and public health expert works directly with President Sian Leah Beilock to implement a strategic mental health and wellbeing plan called “The Commitment to Care.” Garcia explains the elements of the plan and the strategy behind it, including its response to a series of deaths at Dartmouth at the onset of the pandemic. 

Strengthening Civic Preparedness in Higher Education A new coalition, College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, is leading the charge to ensure that civic engagement and civil discourse are at the forefront of the academic experience. As polarization and misinformation challenge campuses across the country, this diverse group of college leaders is committed to fostering well-informed, engaged citizens who are prepared to navigate the complexities of our democracy. Learn more about their agenda and how they plan to impact the future of civic education. 🔗 Read the full article on LearningWell from Editor-in-Chief Marjorie Malpiede

"At the root of my generation's distress is the shrinking of three-dimensional life, and with it, the loss of risk, adventure, and thrill." In Where Did All the Good Times Go?, LW reporter Ella Schmidt explores Gen Z's "delayed adulthood", arguing that risk-aversion has created a generation of lonely, anxious, and dissatisfied young adults.

When it opened its doors in 2009, the University of Minnesota-Rochester (UMR) may not have realized it would influence higher education and health care at the same time. Next door to the legendary Mayo Clinic, UMR has become a national example of learner-centered, research-informed teaching that fosters equity and flourishing while it grows and diversifies the healthcare workforce. Find out how in the latest from LearningWell’s Marjorie Malpiede. https://lnkd.in/eXFCtEpC