In this in-depth conversation, Alex Kafka provides insights and evidence-based guidance for how colleges and universities can address the rising concern of student loneliness based on his recent report for the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist and Dean of the College of Arts & Science at New York University, discusses her book Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion. She highlights the differences between good and bad anxiety, the importance of “turning the volume down” on everyday anxiety, the link between stress and resilience, what she termed the “activist mindset” and more.

In this interview, Porterfield tells us why he believes college remains one of the best opportunities to shape mindsets that lead to personal fulfillment and societal gain. With spot-on stories from students themselves, Porterfield says, “What I love best about higher education is that is benefits everyone.”

Author Paul Tough discusses his latest reporting on higher education’s value proposition and how that influences the enduring mission (or myth) of college as a path towards greater social equity.

The renowned sociologist and psychologist discusses his new book “Languishing” which explores the conditions under which we either