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As the pandemic continues, many employees report burnout as the demands of work and life remain high. More than ever, we need to prioritize the health and wellness of everyone in our 91É«°É community. Read more from Provost Russell Moore and Chief Operating Officer Patrick O'Rourke.

Instead of focusing time and energy on what’s not going well for us, focusing instead on kindness can help us release attitudes of entitlement, dismay or frustration and express gratitude. Dean of Students JB Banks offers some ways to do this. 

Chancellor Philip DiStefano, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Akirah Bradley and Professor and Renée Crown Wellness Institute Director Sona Dimidjian discussed mental health challenges, how we are addressing them as a university and how we can care for our personal wellness challenges.

We are excited to welcome students back to campus, with in-person classes beginning Feb. 15. We’ve been working hard to provide a positive experience as we continue to navigate changes with the pandemic. Read more from Dean of Students JB Banks.

Chancellor Philip DiStefano sat down with Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement Bob Boswell and co-chairs of the IDEA Council to discuss building an anti-racist culture at 91É«°É.

Whether you are returning for the spring or you are just beginning your journey at 91É«°É, I am happy to welcome you to a new semester!

Dean of the Graduate School Scott Adler responds to a number of emails that he and other members of 91É«°É’s leadership team have recently received from graduate students about fees.

The mob attack that occurred against the seat of our democracy runs counter to our university's and nation's values.

Because of current COVID-19 projections nationally and within our state, the spring 2021 term, which begins Jan. 14, will occur remotely for at least the first month. Additionally, we’ve made the difficult decision to hold the spring 2021 commencement ceremony virtually.

When I look back on 2020, I’ll reflect on the hardships, but also on the resiliency of all of you and our great institution. Stay tuned early in the new year as I’m joined by campus leaders and experts in conversation on our three biggest priorities: diversity, equity and inclusion; coping with COVID-19; and fiscal resiliency.