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Mount Saint Â鶹¹û¶³’s University has earned the 2026 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention™, a prestigious recognition awarded to institutions demonstrating exceptional commitment to evidence-based student success and well-being programming.

Presented by Vector Solutions, the CPN Seal recognizes institutions and organizations that have achieved measurable excellence in creating campus environments where students thrive. Only 12% of institutions and organizations nationwide earn this distinction.

At the Mount, student well-being is an important part of the University’s commitment to educating and empowering students to lead and make a difference in the world. Through programming focused on sexual assault and relationship violence prevention, mental health, substance use education and community building, the University works to foster a campus environment where students can thrive personally, academically and socially.

“Student well-being is fundamental to student success. At Mount Saint Â鶹¹û¶³’s, we are committed to creating a campus environment where every student feels safe, supported and connected to a community that cares about their growth,” said Linda McMurdock, PhD, vice president for Student Affairs. “This recognition affirms the importance of investing in prevention and well-being programs that empower our students to thrive academically, personally and beyond the Mount.”

The CPN Seal is based on the Principles of Effective Prevention Programs (Nation et al., 2003). Participating institutions are evaluated on their use of evidence-based practices, culturally relevant programming, student engagement, facilitator training and ongoing assessment to strengthen prevention efforts.

Research cited by the Campus Prevention Network indicates that seal recipients report 8.5% higher first-year retention rates and 9.3% higher on-time graduation rates, underscoring the connection between student well-being and academic success.

"Seal recipients represent the institutions leading higher education innovation in student success," said Gil Schwartz, general manager of education at Vector Solutions. "Their commitment to evidence-based, measurable approaches to prevention and well-being strengthens their communities and drives institutional performance."

The 2026 CPN Seal of Prevention cohort includes more than 540 institutions across the country. By earning the seal, Mount Saint Â鶹¹û¶³’s joins a national network of colleges and universities working to strengthen campus prevention efforts and support student success.

About the CPN Seal of Prevention™

The Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention recognizes institutions of higher education and organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to evidence-based prevention and well-being programming. The seal is awarded annually to institutions meeting rigorous criteria and demonstrating measurable impact. Learn more .

About Vector Solutions

Vector Solutions is a student success and institutional performance platform empowering colleges and universities to create safer, stronger, higher-performing campuses through research-backed training, configurable software and actionable data insights.