Campus visits are part of UCLA’s aggressive new efforts to boost the number of African Americans and other underrepresented minorities without using affirmative action, which is banned by state law.

Two reports from the Massachusetts-based Pioneer Institute show that teaching character education in schools results not only in academic progress and decreases in behavioral problems, but also greater self-control and self-discipline in students.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth in Colorado are more likely to plan or attempt suicide than their peers, according to results of a biennial health survey released this week.

Early behavioral problems more negatively impact high school and college completion rates for boys than girls.

The end of school is a cause for celebration. It’s also a reminder of discrimination and violence.

Educators should avoid getting into too much detail, as adolescents can really cling to specifics, says a school counselor who survived the Columbine High School shooting.

One in four college students deals with some kind of mental health issue. But many never seek help, and an investigation involving 22 students at 10 schools reveals a troubling trend that may help explain why. NBC investigative correspondent Ronan Farrow reports.

The Campus Action Referral and Evaluation System is designed to promote a culture of healthy minds as it creates a safe and secure campus environment.