Mentoring Practice

Here we provide the latest science of different approaches to mentoring practice, from how to encourage engagement to managing closures —and everything in between.

Mentoring Program Helps Justice-Involved Youth Build Accountability

Saladino, V., Marchio, A. R.,…

Four Years of Data Reveal a Hidden Resilience in Black and Latinx Students’ Sense of Self

Fernández, D., & Hurd, N. M. (2026). An examination of ongoing…

Profiles in Mentoring: A conversation with Torie Weiston-Serdan on Critical Mentoring

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Written by Vera van den Berg  Torie Weiston-Serdan is the…

What we bring to the table: New study explores how relationships are shaped by both mentors and mentees

Cory, M., Rice, J., Chavis, C., Carter, J., Sanchez, B., Michel,…

Study Highlights Five Ways Mentors Shape Teen Autonomy

Davis, A. L., & McQuillin, S. D. (2022). Supporting autonomy…

First-Generation and Parenting Students Persist at Higher Rates When Colleges Address Root Causes of Insecurity

Lumpkin, L. (2026, June 18). How 3 colleges are meeting students'…

Homelessness Among LGBTQ+ Adults Is Often Invisible—Mentors Need to Know the Signs

Aguilar, P. (2026, June 1). Resources for LGBTQ+ individuals…

Wisdom from Professor Carola Suárez-Orozco

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Editor's Note: A version of this appeared a few years ago but…

Profiles in Mentoring: Dr. Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler on a Multiple Mentor Model

Maureen Vandermaas-Peeler is professor of psychology at Elon…

New Findings Show Belonging Boosts Mental Health More Than Grades

van Kessel, G., Ryan, C., Paras,…