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The University of Cincinnati’s new and expanded Student Wellness Center space, which opened to students last fall, celebrated its grand opening earlier this month. The team, who work to empower students to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness through evidence-based education, inclusive resources and non-judgmental support, have seen an almost immediate impact: 96% of visitors said their overall well-being was improved after visiting the space and 75% of visitors indicated their visit made them feel less lonely.

The vision for the center’s larger space with expanded services was developed following a 2019 charge from President Neville Pinto to further advance mental health support services for students. In early 2020, a group of students engaged in a “Mental Health Sprint” to brainstorm possible solutions. The students led the planning and development of the new space, and the group’s vision was realized when the new center opened on MainStreet in October. “It’s exciting to see the Student Wellness Center expand the services that we provide to students,” shared Director Dr. Brandy Reeves Doyle. “We can provide so many more workshops and initiatives to help support student mental and overall well-being. These were dreams we had years ago and now get to put them into action.”

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