Association of American Colleges & Universities

New research shows how important resilience, adaptability, and “grit” will be to students’ long-term thriving.  But what college experiences help develop these capacities, and how can educators foster them in more intentional and inclusive ways?  Drawing from more than a dozen years of research and campus-based innovation, leaders from Bringing Theory to Practice explore ways to make students’ well-being a core purpose for higher education.