Supporting Today’s Students: The State of Student Well-Being | Hannah King (Audio)

What does student well-being really look like in today’s college environment?

In this episode of Get Enriched: A Financial Empowerment Podcast, host Hassan Thomas sits down with Hannah King, Associate Director of Student Life and Well-being at UMass Lowell, to explore the evolving college experience and the many factors shaping student well-being today.

Hannah shares her perspective on how today’s students are navigating challenges both inside and outside the classroom, how colleges can create more holistic support systems, and what student well-being looks like in practice.

The conversation also explores the connection between financial stress and overall student wellness, including how financial challenges can influence students’ confidence, decision-making, and college experience.

Hassan and Hannah discuss the importance of campus partnerships, accessible resources, and financial wellness programs, along with approaches that can help students feel more supported and better equipped to succeed.

They also look ahead at opportunities for higher education to strengthen student support and what gives Hannah hope for the future of college students and the next generation.

In this episode, we explore:

• How the college experience has changed for today’s students
• The biggest challenges students are navigating today
• What student well-being looks like in practice
• The connection between financial stress and overall wellness
• The importance of campus partnerships and holistic support
• Approaches that can help students feel more supported
• Opportunities for colleges to strengthen student well-being
• What gives us hope for the next generation of students

🎙️ Guest: Hannah King
Role: Associate Director of Student Life and Well-being, UMass Lowell
Series: Industry Perspectives