Risa SteinAddressing the mental health needs of student veteransAcross my 20+ years of teaching undergraduates, I’ve met numerous memorable young adults. Still, Travis, a student veteran, stands out…May 31, 2019May 31, 2019
Risa SteinBridging The Mental Health ChasmListen to anyone who suffers from mental illness describe their struggles and eventually you’ll hear something akin to falling into an…Jan 27, 2019Jan 27, 2019
Risa SteinAn Open Letter to Hiring Managers from a College ProfessorYou’ve likely reviewed a glut of applications from college graduates over the past few months. As you continue to pour over resumes, I’d…Jun 20, 2018Jun 20, 2018
Risa SteinI wish you failureI was selected by my University’s Honor students to deliver a brief pre-commencement address at their ceremony this Saturday. They are a…Apr 28, 2017Apr 28, 2017
Risa SteinIn Praise of the “B” StudentIn my office I have painted on my wall the words to the iconic Apple “Think Different” ad. If you are unfamiliar with it, I highly suggest…Mar 21, 2017Mar 21, 2017
Risa SteinThe College Creativity ConundrumAs we verge ever closer to a world reliant on technology, as Mark Cuban recently said, creative thinking becomes our most valuable human…Mar 21, 2017Mar 21, 2017