In 2018, the Steve Fund and The Jed Foundation partnered to begin a pilot implementation of the Equity in Mental Health Framework with a cohort of 18 colleges and universities around the U.S. The EMHF contains recommendations and implementation strategies to help colleges and universities support, promote, and institutionalize the mental health and emotional well-being of students of color.
In 2024, the Steve Fund partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Healthy Minds Network at the University of Michigan to analyze a survey of students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs).
This survey is part of a multiyear collab...
On October 17 and 18, 2023, leaders at Georgetown University and The Steve Fund convened 80 mental health and higher education experts to discuss the mental health and wellness of students of color, especially implications for campuses following the US Supreme Court’s ruling to end Affirmative Action in college admissions.
As the holidays approach and finals season comes to an end, it is important that faculty and staff take time to unwind and recharge as they navigate this demanding period. In this guide, we share practical strategies and self-care techniques to navigate this crucial time.
