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EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit

Sep 30, 2025

07:30 AM - 03:00 PM

730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Join us for the 2025 EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit, a premier event dedicated to enhancing mental health and well-being in educational institutions. This year's summit features a specialized focus on Well-being in Higher Education, addressing the critical role that faculty, staff, and institutional leaders play in fostering supportive environments for student success.

Why Attend?

• Explore Cutting-Edge Strategies: Learn about innovative mental health programs, evidence-based interventions, and policies designed to support student and faculty well-being.

• Enhance Institutional Support Systems: Gain insights into creating campus-wide initiatives that promote resilience, belonging, and psychological safety.

• Strengthen Faculty & Staff Well-being: Address burnout prevention, self-care strategies, and workplace policies that foster a thriving academic community.

• Engage with Experts & Innovators: Hear from leading researchers, clinicians, and educators on the latest trends in mental health in higher education.

• Collaborate & Network: Connect with peers from colleges and universities nationwide to share best practices and build partnerships.

Who Should Attend?

• Faculty, administrators, and student affairs professionals

• Counseling center staff and mental health practitioners

• Wellness program coordinators

• Higher education policymakers and leaders

Date: September 30 – October 1, 2025

Location: Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA

Registration Opens Spring 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to re imagine how we support mental health and well-being in higher education. Stay ahead of the curve in developing holistic, sustainable, and impactful wellness initiatives on your campus!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at

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