Most people believe that love, intimacy, and social connection are more important than things like fame, wealth, and even physical health when it comes to their happiness (Cacioppo & Patrick, 2008).

In my first Dear Boulder column, I asked when you’ve felt most connected to community. Your responses moved me. Some of you sent quick notes of appreciation for writing a column about fostering ...

Loneliness is a struggle for many of us. We’re all so busy that making time to socialize and build relationships can feel hard. Many of us don’t have a sense of community or even know our neighbors ...

Networking is a huge part of growing personally and professionally while you’re in college. For students at the University of Illinois (U of I), making solid professional connections is key to ...