Meet Nidia Ruedas-Gracia, whose work explores how a sense of belonging shapes students’ academic success, mental health, and physical well-being. Her research sheds light on how educational environments can better support equity and student well-being. These Affiliate Spotlights, randomly selected from our assistant and associate professor affiliates, showcase the research, inspirations, and interdisciplinary connections across our community.
Affiliate News
Building a Digital Ecosystem to Support Survivors and Reduce Gender-Based Violence
What if support for survivors of gender-based violence was built directly into the apps students use every day? Learn about a multi-year, interdisciplinary initiative led by Dr. Rachel Garthe that is embedding survivor-centered resources into the Illinois app to improve access to care and reduce barriers to help seeking.
How to overcome languishing in the workplace: a discussion
Why do so many young adults feel anxious about their future?
Study from Christina Kamis reveals physical neglect’s impact on child development
Is dating really ‘broken’? Brian Ogolsky explores college students’ views on romance
Ellen Moodie discusses deportation of Venezuelan immigrants
Ashlynn Stillwell proposes a solution to Chicago stormwater management
Liliane Windsor shares publication on combatting homophobia and sexism
