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We equip academic institutions with evidence-based strategies and resources to improve population he

12/05/2025

💚May is Mental Health Awareness Month💚
Your mental health matters today and everyday. Let’s take time to care for ourselves and support those around us!

Here are a few ways to help:
-Check in with a friend.
-Get some fresh air.
-Journal your thoughts.
-Prioritize sleep and rest.
-Set small, achievable goals.
-Remind others it’s ok to ask for help.
-Send a kind message or note to someone.
-Nourish your body with balanced meals.
-Spend time in nature.

Even the smallest steps can lead to a big change. You’re never alone!

06/05/2025

Happy National Nurses Week from BHAC!
Thank you to all the amazing nurses for your hard work, care, and dedication. We appreciate everything you do!

01/05/2025

Thank you to the BHAC Board of Directors for all your help and incredible contributions to the 2025 BHAC Summit. Your support played a big part in making it such a great success!

15/04/2025

Dr. Christina Lightner from Penn State University was awarded the BHAC Impact Award. The Impact Award is given to an individual who is an academic wellness leader and/or practitioner responsible for the success of a wellness program and does so with passion and enthusiasm. The individual inspires and initiatives the advancement of academic health and wellness and demonstrates a commitment to the improvement of the health of others. The individual also needs to walk the talk with health and well-being in their personal life.
Congratulations to Christina!

12/04/2025

That concludes Day Two of the Summit. We were fortunate to gain valuable insights into the ’s wellness programming, which emphasizes fostering connections among faculty and staff. We also learned best practices for publishing in the field and participated in various networking activities to share our experiences on our campuses. The summit concluded with a motivational closing statement from Bernadette Melnyk.

We express our deepest gratitude to all sponsors, board members, and planning committee members for their invaluable contributions to the exceptional 2025 Summit.

10/04/2025

Wrapping up the first day of the 2025 National Summit for Building Healthy Academic Communities, we had the privilege of hearing from faculty and staff across the nation about their remarkable work in promoting the well-being of their colleagues. From Bryan Sexton, our esteemed keynote speaker, to our closing session featuring our esteemed leadership, including the , , and , we were fortunate to have a diverse range of voices share their insights and experiences.

One of the highlights of the summit was the opportunity for attendees to connect and build belonging around their respective universities. Through collaboration, we can all work to enhance the well-being of our faculty, staff, and students.

06/02/2025

The Winter edition of the BHAC Journal is now available! Visit healthyacademics.org and click on the Journal page to access the latest articles and research on academic health and wellness.

24/12/2024

Happy Holidays from BHAC! Wishing you good health, happiness, and a wonderful new year ahead.

17/12/2024

A heartfelt thank you to Dianne Morrison-Beedy, PhD, RN, CGNC, FFNMRCSI, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, from The Ohio State University College of Nursing, for presenting December’s BHAC Webinar, “Follow Your Yellow Brick Road: Sage Career Advice for Success from the Wizard of Oz”. Your thoughtful insights and guidance on personal growth and professional success truly was inspiring. Through your wisdom and storytelling, you’ve reminded us all of the courage, heart, and intelligence needed to follow our own yellow brick roads.

28/11/2024

From the BHAC family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a day filled with gratitude, love, and cherished moments with loved ones. 🍁🦃

11/11/2024

Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween to the BHAC community🎃

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Established in 2013, the National Consortium for Building Healthy Academic Communities (BHAC) is setting the standard for health and wellness in academic institutions across the country.

Our members’ time is well spent. Studies show that for every dollar invested in employee wellness, there is a $3 to $4 return in organizational savings.