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College students and staff at SUNY Oneonta just turned their north campus greener by planting over 1,000 trees in a single reforestation effort. The ambitious project marks a major step in bringing back forest cover to the university grounds.
University of Arizona just made mental health counseling completely free for all students, and hundreds more are seeking help. The change comes as universities work to keep struggling freshmen from dropping out.
Eight Webster University students spent a day transforming an overgrown space into a garden for Epworth Children & Family Services, which has supported vulnerable youth since 1864. Their work freed staff to focus on serving families facing homelessness and foster care transitions.
Young adults across America are creating and operating housing programs specifically for peers facing homelessness. These youth-run shelters offer not just a roof, but a community that understands the unique challenges of navigating early adulthood without stable housing.
California State University, Northridge is leading 18 colleges across seven states in a new innovation challenge that treats family knowledge and cultural heritage as valuable career assets. Students are already creating apps to help street vendors and preserve grandma's recipes.
University of Miami's Greek organizations are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for causes ranging from bone marrow donor registries to cancer research. Their efforts have directly saved lives while challenging stereotypes about fraternity and sorority life.
George Washington University students turned this year's Latin Heritage Celebration into a powerful statement of unity, bringing together 15 organizations under the theme "The People United Will Never Be Defeated." The monthlong celebration creates space for Latino students to connect with their culture and each other during challenging times.
Colorado State University students are tackling food insecurity head-on by growing and harvesting over 20,000 pounds of fresh produce annually for their campus community. What started as four rows of vegetables has bloomed into a volunteer army of 200 students fighting hunger with homegrown hope.
A Los Angeles anesthesiologist is investing in the next generation of leaders with a new scholarship for college athletes who excel in the classroom. Applications are now open for student athletes balancing books and sports.
A new company is solving two problems at once by matching college students who need affordable housing with older homeowners who want help and companionship. Students get cheaper rent while seniors get support staying independent at home.
Students secretly compiled every memorable quote from their professor's lectures into a 152-page book. The gift went viral, reminding thousands why great teachers matter.
A student-led food rescue program at Utah State University just earned national recognition for diverting over 318,000 pounds of surplus food from landfills while feeding hungry students. The effort ranks third in the nation among college food recovery programs.