Today the Office of African-American Affairs launched a peer counseling program for African-American students, Project R.I.S.E. (Resolving Issues through Support and Education).
The program attempts to create a comfortable environment in which black students can seek peer counseling, Project R.I.S.E. peer educator Krystal Commons said.
The idea behind Project R.I.S.E originated with Commons and fellow student Reggie White, another R.I.S.E. peer educator.
"Sometimes as a community we forget that we [in the University community] are one," Commons said. "This program allows us to talk together as a community and as peers."
The leaders of the program say they hope to collaborate with other groups to help fight depression at the University, according to Dean of Students Penny Rue, so students can better "cope with the anxieties and stress of college life."
-- Complied by Cait Speaker
Read More
The “One Year Series” — unpacking a year at the University since Ryan’s resignation
By Grace Little | YesterdayJim Ryan, former University president and School of Law professor, resigned as president June 27, 2025.
Justice Department demonstrates special interest in higher education in recent years
By Grace Little | YesterdayHere is a look at its areas of reform focus within the higher education landscape and notable actions it has taken against universities to instill its desired changes.
A closer look at student self-governance at the University and how to get involved
By Jaylynn Perez | YesterdayHere is a closer look at student self-governance organizations at the University, beginning with the organization that administers elections for several of the governing bodies.
