April 18, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

Climate Knowledge Linked to Student Stress

Black female student with a serious expression holding a laptop looking out of a window while sitting on a social staircase on a college campus.

Joshua.Bay Fri, 04/17/2026 - 03:00 AM

A new study from Quinnipiac University finds that greater awareness of climate change affects students’ mental health—but also drives them to rethink habits and career paths.

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