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Dr. Curtis Wright, Vice President of Student Affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana, presents at a U.S. Senate Hearing on Youth Mental Health. In his testimony, he describes how the “prevalence of anxiety and depression is rising across the nation, particularly among young people,” and that, “college students of all ages are more distressed than ever.”

In one of the most popular sessions at AACRAO SEM 2022, the first results of Cal State Northridge’s 12,000 student student on belonging & Nearpeer were revealed. This study is the largest and newest of its kind.

Going to college isn’t an automatic ticket to a stronger network, writes Julia Freeland Fisher, author of “Who You Know.” Institutions have to design for it.

Fresno State helps incoming students develop a strong sense of belonging during the admissions process to improve conversion and equity. In this webinar, Fresno State discusses Nearpeer’s role and impact.