Improving Outcomes

In this section, we highlight proven strategies for increasing the effectiveness of mentoring programs

New Meta-Analysis Reveals the Central Role of Academic Attitudes in Immigrant Student Success

Selvitopu, A., & Kaya, M. (2026). Well-being and academic…

Creative Expression as a Protective Factor for Student Loneliness in Higher Education

Ames, M. (2026, January 6). Colors and connections: Can engaging…

New Study Finds Technology-Enhanced Peer Mentoring Linked to First-Year Student Success

Werntz, A., Deng, Y., Jasman, M., Yowell, C., & Rhodes, J.…

Beyond the 5%: Why Student Engagement Determines Whether Tutoring Works

Main Takeaways The “5% problem” in this article describes…

New Study Explores How Risk and Support Shape Youth Mentoring Outcomes

Meldrum, M., & Lyons, M. D. (2026). Exploring profiles of…

Digital Storytelling as a Path to Student Belonging and Growth

Bernier, N. (2025, December 16). The stories they tell themselves:…
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Breathing Room in Mentorship: Adapting Mindfulness for Real-World Youth Programs

Moran, M. J., Thompson, T., Miller, R. L., et al. (2025). Mindfulness…

Beyond the Numbers: The Hidden Architecture of Mentoring that Works

Comfort, C. (2024). Mentoring, social capital and young people.…

Mentoring as a Pathway to Employment for Youth Leaving Out-of-Home Care

Lohmeyer, B. A., McGregor, J. R., & Mills, X. (2025). Mentoring…

High-Risk Youth, High Impact: When Targeted Mentoring Works Best

Miller-Chagnon, R. L., Krause, J. T., Moran, M. J., Haddock,…