What if we understood ourselves and the people around us in ways that made us happier, healthier and better prepared to change the world?
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Elevate the everyday. Every day.
Undergraduate Majors
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Real lives are what really matters.
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You'll find us finding a better way.
Research & Scholarship
From parenting in a pandemic to food sovereignty, from strengthening Black families to household finance, we are relentless in our pursuit of greater well-being for children, families, communities and consumers.
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Three graduating MFA students examine and celebrate the human experience.
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