How stressed students are finding relief
December 16, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
See how this college helped alleviate the pressure of finals week.
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December 16, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
How to protect your school from the flu
November 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Follow these tips to keep students and staffers in the pink.
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What’s the No. 1 killer of students?
November 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
The first student mortality study of its kind in 70 years reveals surprising data.
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Why are student mental health problems on the rise?
October 31, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Colleges are reporting increasing instances of student mental health issues. Check out the trends counselors are reporting.
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The best (and worst) schools for sexual health
October 25, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Which schools take sexual health seriously? The folks at Trojan have the answer!
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Can Facebook identify binge-drinking students?
October 10, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
A new study of Facebook posts separates “rite of passage” drinking from at-risk behavior.
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Vaccination’s the law for freshmen
September 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Here’s how new guidelines are expanding immunization requirements and disease awareness for this state’s incoming class.
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Health insurance: Keep students out of (or less in) debt
August 19, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Do your students know what their healthcare coverage options are?
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9 dorm room health hazards
August 9, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Your students may not realize it, but they’re living in a petri dish. Here are the hidden health threats they need to know about.
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New power source: Exercising students?
July 29, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Check out how this university is using student power to keep its lights on!
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Colleges team up to fight binge drinking
July 18, 2011 by Christina Insalaco
Up until now, colleges were on their own in their attempts to eliminate binge drinking. But that’s about to change.
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Today in ‘Duh’: Binge drinking leads to injuries
July 11, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
You probably didn’t need a study to tell you this one – but college students might.
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Mental health goes digital
May 30, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
No longer a social stigma, college mental health centers are overwhelmed with students. Here’s how some are coping with the demand.
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Boosting mental health … with Dodgeball?
May 17, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
The goal of the annual tournament: To get more students to seek out campus counseling services. Here’s how it went down.
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Rising student risks: Stress and … heart disease?
April 22, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Could too much studying really be a health hazard?
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Casual hookah-ups popular with students
April 15, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
First-year students are feeling the allure of the hookah for their tobacco-sampling urges. Why?
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Why do 1/3 of students need counseling?
March 21, 2011 by Jacob Hawley
Nearly a third of students use mental health services. A new survey shows the top reasons:
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Are lower student healthcare costs coming?
November 18, 2010 by Claire Knight
Student healthcare costs have been in the news a lot lately. And this school’s incoming student project may have an angle to keep it down.
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Student services in jeopardy? Try this
November 5, 2010 by Claire Knight
More and more universities are going green. The best news: Being an Earth Buddy saves more than just the environment.
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The latest campus drinking game is …
November 1, 2010 by Claire Knight
Most of those crazy college students will try anything once. But the latest drinking game, made popular on YouTube, poses a serious health risk!
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Is pot coming to a dorm near you?
April 20, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Sure, pot isn’t allowed in campus residence halls. But what about students who cry, “But it’s medicinal”? Here’s how one college is dealing with the medical marijuana issue.
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Banned on campus: A growing trend
January 25, 2010 by Claire Knight
With more and more focus on health, a number of campuses have jumped on the “ban”-wagon. What are more and more schools prohibiting?
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Why are today’s students so depressed?
January 19, 2010 by Geneva Reid
College students have experienced stress for years. So why are today’s counseling centers seeing droves of students with serious mental health issues?
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‘Got a light?’ Not anymore
January 17, 2010 by Geneva Reid
Banning indoor smoking on campuses isn’t new — but today, more and more colleges also are putting an end to it outdoors.
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Are schools doing enough to protect students?
January 11, 2010 by Geneva Reid
When it comes to women being assaulted, are colleges more interested in protecting their students — or the school’s reputation?
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The latest swine flu challenge for professors
December 19, 2009 by Claire Knight
The spread of H1N1 has leveled off after its peak in September. Good thing, because everyone’s ready to get back into the swing of things, right? So it would seem …
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Too fat to graduate?
December 11, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Should overweight students be required to take a fitness class? They have been at one university.
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Would you want to share a bathroom with a swine flu victim?
November 10, 2009 by Geneva Reid
Is it OK for a college to quarantine a sick student in a residence hall – where the rest of the students could catch the illness?
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New federal insurance law takes effect
November 2, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
The legislation benefits students who need to take a leave of absence due to a serious illness or injury.
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What’s lurking in the locker room?
October 16, 2009 by Claire Knight
Student athletes are familiar with locker room health hazards, such as MRSA and athlete’s foot. Turns out, showerheads pose another health risk.
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Students with attention deficit struggling with the college transition?
October 16, 2009 by Claire Knight
One of the first challenges college students encounter: figuring out how to make a successful transition from high school to college. And for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a successful transition to college life is crucial.
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Hazing and drinking: How do you raise student awareness?
October 10, 2009 by Claire Knight
Two dangers on college campus: excessive drinking and hazing. Put together, the combination can be deadly for students.
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Swine flu cases mount — and this state tops the list
September 13, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
It’s that time of year: time to worry about a swine flu outbreak at your school. How prevalent is the flu so far – and which states are being hit the hardest?
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How colleges are preparing for swine flu
August 18, 2009 by Geneva Reid
When it comes to swine flu, most schools are adopting an attitude of “Hope for the best, but expect the worst.” Here’s what they’re doing to prepare.
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